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Annexation
Annexation

In Indianapolis, annexation involved a struggle between those in city government who saw physical growth as progress and citizens who… Read More »Annexation

City Planning
City Planning

The history of city planning in Indianapolis began with the founders’ plat. As the plan for the capital city of… Read More »City Planning

Indianapolis Metropolitan Statistical Area 

A Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is a federal classification used to identify one or more counties or equivalent areas with… Read More »Indianapolis Metropolitan Statistical Area 

Townships
Townships

The Indiana Constitution provides for the existence of townships, and successive state laws have instituted township government and its officers.… Read More »Townships

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