Elm Heights

Neighborhood Association 

Bloomington,  Indiana
 
 
Where is the Elm Heights neighborhood?

Generally, it lies directly south of the main part of the Indiana University campus. It includes owner occupied homes and student rental homes and apartment buildings. The homes in the western part of the neighborhood were built in the early 1900s. The majority of homes were built in the 1920s. Some "in fill" homes were added after World War II, with very few built after that. The Neighborhood Association defines the area as:

    Northern Boundary:   The south side of Third Street from Washington Street to Swain Avenue. 

    Eastern Boundary: From Third Street extending South on both sides of Swain Avenue, Sheridan Drive and Jordan Avenue to Davis Street. 

    Southern Boundary: Both sides of Davis Street and all properties north of Weatherstone Lane. From Weatherstone Lane north to Southdowns then diagonally west through Bryan Park to its northwestern corner at Henderson St. North on Henderson St. to First then west on First St. to Washington St. 

    Western Boundary: Washington Street from First to Third Street.

To learn more, visit the City of Bloomington's web site description of Elm Heights.

How can I connect with my Elm Heights neighbors?

Sign up for the Elm Heights residents email listserv to receive messages of interest to residents and for information about EHNA meetings and activities. (This list is moderated to prevent spam. Only subscribers can email to the list.) 
 

How can I join the Elm Heights Neighborhood Association?

Dues are $5 per person with a maximum of three persons per household, with the membership year being October - September. Send or deliver to EHNA treasurer, Suzann Owen, 611 S. Jordan Ave. or pay at an EHNA meeting or activity. 
 

What's the purpose of the EHNA?

  • To provide a voice for the members of the Association. 
  • To maintain and improve the sense of community, integrity, and dignity of Elm Heights neighborhood. 
  • To preserve the residential quality of Elm Heights. 
  • To encourage homeowners and owners of rental properties and businesses to maintain and improve the Elm Heights neighborhood. 
  • To promote orderly and compatible land use in Elm Heights. 
  • To promote long-range planning for the neighborhood. 
  • To work together on problems and issues of common concern. 
  • To help assure there be no discrimination in housing on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, age, or sexual orientation. 
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      Other Information 
    City of Bloomington

    Bloomington's neighborhood associations

    Noise Control Program

    Tenant information

    Trash and Recycling Schedule

    Monroe County GIS

     
    Events
    & News
    BLOOM Magazine
    June-July Issue
    Featuring an Elm Heights home and neighborhood gardens.

    Elm Heights Photo Gallery (and contest)
      City seeks input on South Walnut Streetscape. (See news release.)
     
    Elm Heights Neighborhood Association Officers
    2008

    President - Jenny Southern (southernjenny @ yahoo.com)

    Vice President - Beth Baxter
    (babaxter  @ sbcglobal.net)

    Secretary - Julie Lawson
    (lawsonjrl @ sbcglobal.net)

    Treasurer - Suzann Owen
    (suzann_owen @ hotmail.com)

    Board Members - Russ Herndon, Sara Clevenger, Deborah Myerson, Matt Murphy, Kathy Holland

     

     
    EHNA documents
  • Fairview Historic District Design Guidelines (PDF, 3MB, opens in a new window) a local example of a historic set of design guidelines
  • Bryan Park vision statement
  • EHNA bylaws
  • (draft) Proposed Atwater Corridor changes
  • Online home of the Elm Heights Neighborhood Association...
    (That's in Bloomington, Indiana, Monroe County)
    Updated: 8 September  2008