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The Bold Plan to Make Indiana America's Next Boom State | Chris Jensen, Scott Fadness & Andrew Greenwood, Central Indiana Regional Development Authority
On today's show I sat down with Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen, Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness, and Bargersville Town Council President Andrew Greenwood about how their fast-growing central Indiana communities gained national attention and why they formed the Central Indiana Regional Development Authority (CIRDA) to collaborate across 32 municipalities representing about 40% of Indiana's GDP. They discuss balancing competition and cooperation on issues like economic identity, arts and culture, public safety and gun crime coordination, infrastructure, and fiscal pressures including property tax reforms and rising costs. Another major focus is data centers, with CIRDA convening utilities, developers, and local officials to establish facts, guardrails, and a regional plan. They also cover housing challenges, preserving community identity amid rapid growth, attracting talent nationally and globally, and advice for aspiring public servants to show up, learn, and pursue long-term vision. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - Why the Central Indiana Regional Development Authority was Formed - The Balancing Act of Fast-Growing Communities - CIRDA's Role in Data Center Development Thank you to our partners: Hope Plumbing Kirklin Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Guests Introduction: Chris Jensen, Scott Fadness, Andrew Greenwood, CIRDA 01:24 Community Origins and Growth 03:54 Noblesville Pride and Highlights 05:09 Why Regional Collaboration Matters 07:28 Compete vs Cooperate 11:22 Inside a CIRDA Meeting 11:43 Data Centers Reality Check 18:19 Other Big Issues Ahead 20:25 Central Indiana Vision and Identity 31:52 Managing Rapid Growth Locally 35:37 What Residents Actually Want 38:01 Trails Parks Local Flavor 38:43 Supporting Local Entrepreneurs 41:15 Why Housing Is Hard 45:22 Towns Becoming Cities 47:03 Growth Without Losing Identity 49:55 Recruiting New Residents 53:50 Rapid Fire Indiana Love 01:00:40 Advice for Future Leaders 01:03:40 What's Next for Communities 01:06:39 Hidden Gems and Hoosiers 01:09:46 Closing Thanks 01:11:06 Long Game Conclusion Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
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