If you follow this website, you undoubtedly are familiar with the term “complete streets”. Complete streets is a term that refers to a total consideration of the transportation cross section when planning a new infrastructure related project. Put more eloquently, “Complete streets are designed and operated to enable safe access for all users. Pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists …
In recognition of the completion of the Indianapolis Cultural Trail’s Northeast Corridor, Urban Indy is running a series of comparison shots to show you how this project has transformed our city streets. Today we’re featuring three pairs of photos from an area of Massachusetts Ave. commonly referred to as the East End.  This is the area …
The Efroymson Conservation Center is one of the best new buildings in Indianapolis. It has several innovative features that make it a great fit for The Nature Conservancy. I encourage everyone to go explore it and see what it can teach us about conservation in the urban age. It’s hard to explain why this building …
The Cultural Trail Northeast Corridor construction is finally (mercifully!) coming to a close this Friday, November 5. After 19 months of work and a few headaches along the way, a ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 5pm on the southeast corridor of Massachusetts Ave. and Park Ave.  That’s First Friday on Mass Ave. and …
Fresh off of my trip to Railvolution, and with all the news, rumors and speculation swirling about here in Indy regarding Indyconnect’s final unveilings, I thought it would be a good time to address something that has received a lot of play in the local blogs and message boards; that being the role of streetcars. …
This post is intended to be an antidote to recent pessimism regarding the quality of our city’s infill projects. Two newer buildings on East Ohio Street deserve recognition for their attractive design. The Nature Conservancy building was not without controversy, as they decided to tear down the existing building, as opposed to renovating it, or …
Here ya go, for those still keeping up. This is November 2010’s wallpaper. In assorted sizes for your enjoyment! This is the World War I Monument in downtown Indy being overshadowed by a beautiful sunset just last week. 2560×1600, 1366×768, 1280×1024, 1280×853