Indianapolis DPW is planning an improvement to Cornell Ave, located in Broad Ripple Village, just north of the Central Canel. The project aims to repair damaged streets and sidewalks and mitigate long-standing drainage problems in a project that should yield more than what might otherwise, in some cases, be simple remedial improvements. The project …
The story begins here, at Devington Shopping Center, located at Arlington Avenue and Staughton Drive (near 46th Street). The colorful mural here was painted by Arlington Students several years ago. Stop by and take a closer look sometime. But for this case, notice the color. Its liveliness as seen here from the street. Arlington High …
Hardly a week goes by without someone posting on the IBJ’s Property Lines blog, asking first Cory Schouten, and, more recently, Scott Olson, more or less the same question: “What’s the latest news on the old Nordstrom space at Circle Centre?â€Â The city parted ways with its downtown Nordstrom nearly two years ago (July 2011), …
On Thursday, May 23rd, local stakeholders will take part in a meeting that will help to shape the future of the Amtrak Hoosier State line. The Hoosier State, which runs from Indianapolis to Chicago 3 times weekly, is facing elimination due to the impending loss of federal funding. This funding currently accounts for a portion …
This Thursday will feature a meeting discussing the large project that is proposed on College Avenue. Â The project has received a new look since our last post on it, which can be seen below: The meeting will take place at 6:00 PM on Thursday, May 23th, and will be located at Broad Ripple United Methodist …
Let me preface this post by saying – I love the Cultural Trail. I use it a minimum of 4 times a week and, more typically, about a dozen times taking my daughters to school, picking up groceries at Marsh, getting frozen yogurt at one of the many shops along the trail, and just going …
A recently completed study by a number of agencies, lead by the Town of Fishers and Town of Noblesville, outlines the possibility of a large scale project that would convert IN37, from I-69 all the way to IN38, from the existing 4 lane divided and rural style highway, to a design that would emulate what …
Recently, I learned of a new Pocket Park project being launched in Irvington by Keep Indianapolis Beautiful. Â The park is located to the south of the Marsh store, along the Pennsy Trail: The KIB webpage linked to a photo of the park’s construction, which is obviously in the early stages: I contacted Ben McGhee, …
It’s rare that buildings this small get a comprehensive analysis on Urban Indy.  Usually it’s just a snapshot.  But since these multi-family structures represent probably the first permits for new construction on the near south side in decades, and I, your journalist, am incapable of keeping my articles short, you get the full deal. And, …
This Saturday, the Indianapolis Cultural Trail is throwing a Grand Opening party like none other. Â Titled Get Down On It, the party features events for all ages to celebrate the completion of the trail. Â There have been many delays, frustrations, and even a time where people were wondering if there was enough funding for the …