Indy Gateway was created for and its primary objective is to improve economic development and community development. The purposes include promoting economic growth, increasing opportunities for the revitalization of neighborhoods, and making the west side of Indianapolis a place where families want to live, work and play.
Increasing home values through community development opportunities and improving blighted areas through the identification of vacant lots and transforming them into new and renovated homes is a priority for Indy Gateway. The west side of Indianapolis is a great place to live and raise a family and Indy Gateway helps to tell this story.
CSX Transportation owns and operates a vast network of rail lines with lines that run right through the west side of Indianapolis. Rail lines make for one more logistical advantage when choosing to run and operate a business on the west side of Indianapolis.
Companies and industries looking to expand and relocate that rely on the transportation of goods will find the west side of Indianapolis a strategic location with access to major interstate interchanges, while still just minutes away from downtown Indianapolis.
The Indianapolis International Airport has been deemed “Best Airport” five out of six years by Airports Council International. Establishing or relocating a business on the west side of Indianapolis makes for easy access for national and international travel with an average of 143 flights daily and 42 non-stop destinations on 7 major airlines. With the second largest Fed Ex hub in the country located on the west side, the efficient distribution of goods is made simple.
Indy Gateway was created by individuals in civic leadership positions and represents a variety of organizations. The Board of Directors are all very engaged in the community and as Indy Gateway moves forward, it continues to increase community involvement as well as its board’s diversity.
