A public hearing has been scheduled for the rezoning of 1.9 acres next to the Central Canal along College Avenue. Â The hearing will take place in the City County Building on April 11th at 1 pm, but it has received an automatic continuance due to the lack of a site plan. Â Urban Indy has acquired …
Less than one year ago, I posted an article featuring some photos of City Way, a large new development that basically creates a neighborhood from a former parking lot. Â The project is nearing completion, and I happened to have a bit of time last week to walk around the facility for the first time since …
Just a few notices on meetings of note that I have received recently. Meridian Kessler Neighborhood Association is hosting a meeting to discuss the new Midtown TIF district. Indy Rezone, which has been relatively quiet in the public realm lately, is hosting a public event to discuss the Near Northside Smart Growth District. Also, there …
Indianapolis may have a Winter Storm Advisory forecast for today, but my mind is focused on the upcoming spring. Last year, I discovered a new bicycle shop at 54th and Winthrop known as Bicycle Exchange: At first I thought it was an intriguing concept to buy, sell, and trade bicycles. Â But the shop is much …
Two months ago, the restaurant 14 West closed after being open for several years. Â I visited once years ago, and found the food and service to be decent. Â Unfortunately, the restaurant was nearly empty on a Devour Downtown evening, Â so the closing didn’t surprise me (or other food-watchers around town) all that much. Â But …
On Wednesday, I attended the Transit Day Rally. Â It was interesting to feel the energy inside the State House, as the confident group convened in a hall on the 2nd floor of the building. Â The leaders of the event were careful in pointing out that this was the largest groundswell of support that transit has …
I have registered to attend the State House tomorrow for the Indiana Citizen’s Alliance for Transit’s Day at the State House. Â I hope to see other readers of the blog there, starting at the Indiana History Center at 10 AM. Â I will have a report afterwards of my impressions of the event.
Last Friday, I had the opportunity to tour Miller House and Gardens in Columbus, Indiana.  This landmark is the result of 3 leading designers of their day working in synthesis with a 4th genius, a client who practically built Columbus in the mid-20th Century.  Let me say, if you ever have a chance to tour this facility, don’t …
Last weekend, Indianapolis received its first-ever on-street bicycle corrals. Â They were installed in Broad Ripple, at the intersection of Guilford and Westfield. I contacted Kevin Whited from IndyCog about the project, and here is what he said: A little info on the Broad Ripple Bike Corrals: INDYCOG played a very limited role in the process. …
The proposal to remodel the former Monon Fitness Center building at 5301 Winthrop Avenue has taken yet another step towards satisfying some vocal opponents. Â According to Misha Rabinowitch, the attorney for the proposal, the project has been downsized again. Â Here are the details relayed to me by Mary Owens from the Meridian Kessler Neighborhood Association: …