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Department of Business and Neighborhood Services
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Our mission is to protect and improve the quality of life of persons in the City of Indianapolis.
Congratulations to Alena Jones on her promotion to Deputy Director of Construction & Business Services! Alena previously served as the admin of DBNS’ stormwater & infrastructure team and will now oversee our permitting, inspection, compliance, & licensing teams. Congratulations, Alena! 👏🎉
November 13, 2025 at 8:18 PM
It's a little soggy out there. ☔️ While it may seem like a gentle autumn rainstorm, more wet weather is on the way. To stay safe, review flood safety tips & visit our website for info about flood insurance, floodplains, & flood management: www.indy.gov/activity/flo...
September 22, 2025 at 3:38 PM
WHAT: Knozone Action Day
WHEN: TODAY, July 23
WHY: Ground-Level Ozone
WHO: Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (Orange)

📲 Sign up for text or email alerts at smogwatch.in.gov or airnow.gov
July 23, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Thank you 🙌 to all the amazing volunteers and DBNS staff for joining us at our Near Eastside neighborhood cleanup! And shoutout to Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc. for their ongoing partnership. Our next cleanup is Aug. 21, on the Northwest side. Sign up here: www.kibi.org/volunteer/
July 23, 2025 at 2:03 PM
As the late (debatable), great (debatable) Barney the Dino said, "Clean up, clean up! Everybody, everywhere." 🦖 On July 17, join DBNS & Keep Indianapolis Beautiful for a cleanup! It'll be "dino-mite," as the late (debatable), great (debatable) Barney the Dino once said.🦖 www.kibi.org/volunteer/pr...
July 10, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Happy #FourthofJuly! A few resources for y'all:

❗️Today & Sat. are #Knozone Action Days. Learn more about air quality: knozone.com

🎆Firework safety tips: www.wishtv.com/news/local-n...

🚗Get a discounted Uber or Lyft: www.wfyi.org/news/article...

However you celebrate, have a safe, relaxing wknd!
July 4, 2025 at 3:26 PM
‼️TOMORROW & SATURDAY have been declared #Knozone Action Days by the Indianapolis Office of Sustainability. The AQI will be in the orange.

A few tips:
✅ Opt for a clean commute
✅ Avoid letting vehicles idle
✅ Refuel when it's cool
✅ Make fewer trips

As always, stay safe! Learn more at knozone.com
July 3, 2025 at 5:32 PM
This #LightningSafety infographic from @nws.noaa.gov Indianapolis is ... enlightening. 🌟⚡💡
July 2, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Freedom Bird has an announcement! 🦅🦅

In honor of July 4th, our office & lobby will be closed this Friday. We will resume normal operations & hours on Monday.

We appreciate your understanding and wish you a safe, enjoyable holiday weekend! 🎆
July 1, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Temps will be in the low 90s again today, & the @nws.noaa.gov says the heat index will be around 100. 🥵 As Paris Hilton said in 2006, “That’s hot.” #millennialreference Say safe (and cool 🧊🧊🧊) by following these tips from @wthrcom.bsky.social: www.wthr.com/article/weat...
June 27, 2025 at 5:11 PM
We’ve got spirit, #YesCers we do.
June 11, 2025 at 5:37 PM
@williamhazen.bsky.social @ktrinity.bsky.social Thanks for reaching out, Jesse, and for tagging us, Will. And for you, Kristina, you get this cake for checking Accela. We hope you like chocolate.
June 11, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Our new road closure viewer gives you access to critical info about road projects, ROW permits, & special events. It also incorporates data from DPW so you can take look at both city projects & private developments that affect the ROW. Check it out! roadclosures.indy.gov
April 10, 2025 at 6:43 PM