Monthly archives: May, 2010

New Development at 10th and Indiana

The development of 3 large multi-use buildings at 10th and Indiana will break ground in August. This attractive project has the potential to reshape the area’s currently suburban-character, and not a moment too soon, as IUPUI is looking to start limiting the number of parking permits. Giving students and workers a place to live and …

Pedal Indy Impressions

On Saturday, I joined Indy Cog for Pedal Indy, and had a great time as expected. One of my favorite aspects of this ride was the diversity of the bicycles people brought to the event. I have a comfort bike, complete with (completely unnecessary in Indianapolis) 21 speeds, but I didn’t feel out of place …

Awesome Idea of the Day

Or, more accurately, awesome idea of years ago that I’m just now learning about. Artist Andrea Zittel is building a foam island in the lake at IMA’s Art and Nature park. That may be interesting enough, but the artist is building it with the intention that it can be lived in by one or two …

More New Items (EDIT)

I’ve added a few new links to the blog, and if you haven’t seen them yet, I’ll point them out here: Urban Out. He makes a point I certainly agree with with regards to the experiment to close Monument Circle to traffic. There may not be enough storefronts or permeable buildings for this to be …

Georgia Street Plan

Most readers are probably already aware of the plan to reconfigure Georgia Street, but if you haven’t seen it, take a look here. It’s a fine idea, as the street has little auto traffic, and the pedestrian environment downtown could certainly use a place that serves as an outdoor room. I hope it can be …