Monthly archives: November, 2013

Ambitious Central State Development Approved

Last week, the Metropolitan Development Commission approved a massive redevelopment of the Central State Hospital grounds. According to the staff report, the grounds will include a brewery, an events center, student housing, office uses, and urban farming.  A couple of image captures from the lengthy staff report can be seen below: It will be interesting …

Fall Creek Trail South – Construction Update

Fall Creek Trail - South Extension (image credit: Curt Ailes)

By any objective measure, the Fall Creek Trail southern extension, from the Monon Trail to Central Avenue, would not be considered complete. But as of this posting, I can confirm that the entire length of this extension has been paved. Some portions appear to be completed while others still need an additional layer however, a …

Nice Little Things

It is often easy to get caught up in big ideas and big money. City, state, and nation-wide investments are all needed to really make an impact. However, recently there have been a few new smaller items that can also improve life for city residents. The first is this little bus stop bench outside the …

Monon Trail Receives Safety Upgrades

Monon Trail 2 49th Street (image credit: Curt Ailes)

Regular users of the Monon Trail may or may not notice the results of a new project aimed to improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians at street crossings. As part of a larger project, which is funded primarily from the Highway Safety Improvement Program, upgraded pavement markings, signage as well as the addition of flashing beacons at …