Near North Development Corporation

Created in 1977, Near North Development Corporation (NNDC) is a partnership among businesses along the Meridian Corridor, Methodist Hospital of Indiana (now Indiana University Health), The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, the Meridian Highland, Highland Vicinity, and Crown Hill neighborhoods just north of the hospital. Near North Development Corporation was established with the goal of stimulating economic development and stability in the area, removing blight and deterioration, and enhancing the quality of life for area residents and employees. Near North's programs have ranged from enforcement of commercial zoning ordinances and development of an industrial park to housing construction and beautification activities. Geographically, NNDC serves the area bound by 38th Street (North), 10th Street (South), Meridian Street (East), and I-65 (West). NNDC is governed by a Board of Directors. Near North Development Corporation (NNDC) exists to generate economic and social vitality in the community through public-private partnerships that deliver positive residential and commercial development.