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As part of the bid process, the NFL expects the host committee to spearhead civic projects that will leave a lasting legacy in the host city. We also need to provide a top-notch plan for the Super Bowl Village. These three critical components are outlined below. Please share your ideas with us as soon as possible!

• YET (Youth Education Town) Center – The NFL wants to leave a legacy to youth and education in the host city by establishing a child- and education-focused facility in an economically disadvantaged area. Funding for this sustained initiative will come from both the NFL and Indianapolis. Often this is done via establishment of a new Boys/Girls Club. What ideas do you have for bringing the most opportunities to the largest audience?
• Quality of Life initiatives – The NFL requires a formal plan describing municipal, regional and state projects that will be undertaken in preparation of the Super Bowl. What infrastructure and quality–of-life legacies should we undertake (e.g. beautification programs, signage, park improvements, clean-up corp, street improvements)?
• Super Bowl Village – This will be a downtown area designated for an ongoing festival/celebration during Super Bowl week – including NFL Saturday Night, which needs to be presented as a 50,000+ person concert. With Lucas Oil Stadium and the convention center already in use, the Village and concert will need to take place outdoors – and it will be February. Please consider the following in sharing your suggestions with us for getting the public locally, statewide and regionally to join in the fun.
  • What downtown attractions should be included in the Village, and where should its borders be? (keep in mind this will involve street closures for several days)
  • What kind of activities (music, exhibits, entertainment, games, food) would you like to see in the Village?
  • How should it be structured to accommodate crowds and weather conditions?
  • Where can we host the NFL Saturday Night concert, and how can it be seen by as many attendees as possible?

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Do you have any ideas to help Indianapolis win its bid to host the 2012 Super Bowl? Your ideas could the difference. Please use this blog to post your suggestions.