Monthly archives: July, 2011

Tackling the 16 Tech Plan

16 Tech Site Plan - Initial Renderings (image credit: Develop Indy)

The week of June 13th was an exciting one in Indianapolis. The Broad Ripple Parking Garage was announced. CIRTA launched a campaign to build a transit coalition to present to state lawmakers. And the City announced the 16 Tech TechnologyÂ district that would be anchored by a redeveloped Bush Stadium. On the surface, the 16 Tech …

Shelby Street Bike Track under construction

Shelby St Cross Section (image credit: Indy DPW)

Earlier this year, Chicago elected a new mayor; Rahm Emanuel. Upon entering office, he wasted no time going to work on his campaign promises of improving mobility for citizens. Among his first visual changes, were the introduction of a new cycle trackÂ along a half mile stretch of downtown street; Kinzie Ave from Milwaukee AvenueÂ to Wells …