Business executives, city leaders and neighborhood associations are coming together to improve the health of Indy's north side. Indy Health District, Inc. is a nonprofit covering roughly 1,500 acres along the north side of Indianapolis, from downtown to Crown Hill Cemetery. Census data showed the residents in the area have a much lower life expectancy compared to the rest of the Indy metro area. The district will focus on six principles to improve health: - Equitable socioeconomic impact - Smart land use and transportation - Health-promoting infrastructure - Access to high-quality healthcare - Community-centric education and research - Establishing physical and programmatic connections MORE: https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/new-health-nonprofit-launching-in-indianapolis-health-district-incorporated-public-project-north-side-indy-crown-hill-ransome-place-highland/531-b32fa607-d069-4b58-a445-8ffb3b74b809