The first of 2 unrelated posts on the near East Side. I was driving past this building when I noticed that it was undergoing major renovation. Here’s what it looked like a few years ago, courtesy of Google Maps: Now, here’s what it looks like today: Â Kudos to the restorers for bringing back this beauty.
I’ve been adding more relevant links to the blog lately.  Here’s a run-down if you haven’t seen them: A Place of Sense.  A blog by frequent commenter Graeme. Indy Cog.  Exciting new bicycle blog. Indy Tilth.  Blog and website about sustainability issues.  A nice resource to have if you are looking to start new projects. Earth …
Sometimes, it’s funny what can fall in your lap when you have a blog. I was sent an e-mail from a person working on a new site called Smart Growth Indy. The site, and its associated blog, starts with a focus on the area around 22nd and the Monon. I wish them the best of …
The Southwest Side contains an interesting array of little-known places. Here’s an Eritrean Orthodox church, on West Morris Street: This is on the north side of the church: This is a gorgeous Byzantine Catholic Church, on Blaine street: A nearby former school: This is St. John the Forerunner Orthodox Church, just a bit south on …
It was bound to happen eventually. News of the latest home builder to close shop has given us a chance to reflect on the model of suburban tract housing. IBJ’s News Talk poses an important question: –What will become of Morgan neighborhoods, many of which are little more than rows of poor-man’s drywall castles? Will …
I’ve been thinking recently at our moment in time. Studies such as this about Antarctic Glaciers melting away can be quite alarming. However, I believe that we need to realize the only constant on our planet is change. Mankind will have to adapt, and I believe that we have the capacity to do so. After …
Well, the first post took off more than I expected, so I feel that I should post a follow-up. Â I didn’t mean for the list to be exhaustive, and I also feared a North Side bias. Â However, I agree with most of the choices of the responders, and many of them are on the North …
Commenter Graeme has updated me about the Irvington Streetscape Project, which has cleared a major funding hurdle. Good news here.
Big Hat Books recently completed a move from Westfield Blvd to 6510 Cornell. Â This is a new construction, and I believe they did a great job with it. Of course, they have the same friendly staff. Â The building also contains a clothing store called Marigold.
The Locally Grown Gardens blog has posted a nice article on the nascent Slow Food movement in Indianapolis. It seems that awareness on this front is increasing, which I believe is essential.