The Ironworks project at 86th and Keystone is in its finishing stages. The mixed-use building will house apartments, along with a Ruth’s Chris Steak House and B Spot. Â It will even house complimentary bikes for residents. Â If I ignored the site plan, this project would look like a huge win. Â Admittedly, a new building off …
Tomorrow, Garfield Park is hosting a Better Blocks event, where residents collaborate with urbanists to activate streets. Â This is the second year the neighborhood is hosting this event. Â Last year, Graeme Sharpe and I attended the Better Blocks event in the Englewood neighborhood and had a great time. Â I hope to be able to attend …
Finally, after 2 years of work, Indy Rezone is setting up public meetings to release some of their future plans for reforming our zoning code. Â This is absolutely critical work. What are you hoping to see from this presentation?
I have received some initial renderings from the Coal Factory redevelopment project in Irvington.  This looks to be an exciting reuse which should help bring some new attention to the neighborhood, as well as link to an extension of the Pennsy Trail.
Last Saturday, I spent some time in the back of Chatham Tap, among all of the old brick buildings near Mass Ave. Â I was commenting with my friends about how special this part of town is. Â It’s easy to dismiss Indianapolis as a new town made of buildings constructed within the past 100 years, and …
Most construction on the trail appears to be complete, so it’s a good time for a follow up post. Â See earlier posts on the construction by Curt Ailes here. I like the signage, and blue color theme to contrast with the red color of the Monon Trail: Nice bioswale here: Not sure why the benches …
This post was written by a visitor to our town who took the Pacers Bike Share for a spin. The original post is located on the blog No Visible Lycra, and a second post on the topic can be found here. As the day drew to close as far as the convention was concerned and …
Virginia Avenue is hopping with new developments. Each article and news report that is written about the renewed focus on the street has mentioned the Cultural Trail as major catalyst for the revitalization of the street. The Cultural Trail is parallel to the commercial district for almost the entire stretch, with the exception of the …
On Saturday, I joined several others who were taken on an exploratory walk around Lafayette Square and Eagledale Neighborhood. Â The path we took was clockwise as follows: Like last year’s walk around Garfield Park, this neighborhood is full of challenges and opportunities. Unlike Garfield Park, Lafayette Square and Eagledale are suburban in form, although it …
Please join 200+ cyclists and I for the Neil Kelty Memorial Ride on Sunday, May 4th at 3 pm. Â More information can be found on the link, but most importantly, Neil’s employer PERQ is donating 5$ to Neil’s foundation per rider that attends. Â Also, they mention that it would be preferred if attendees can ride …