Fine Profile of Near East Siders making a difference
The NUVO has posted an inspiring article about a group of people on the Near East Side that are working on improving the community through farming and affordable healthy foods.
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The creator and administrator for Urban Indy. I have a background in Geographic Information Systems, and a passion for promoting neighborhood redevelopment. Indianapolis deserves more voices encouraging it to move in a direction that encourages urban living, and this is the place for that discussion.
Map of Indiana’s Green Businesses
Indiana Living Green Magazine has posted a fantastic resource for those interested in finding out which companies in Indiana stand to benefit as we transition towards renewable resources and improving our efficiency.
Spades Park Library
This is the second of two unrelated posts on the Near East Side (here’s number one). Spades Park is one of only two remaining Carnegie Libraries in the city that is still in use as a Library. The exterior is stunning:
Before and After: Dorman Street commercial Building
The first of 2 unrelated posts on the near East Side. I was driving past this building when I noticed that it was undergoing major renovation. Here’s what it looked like a few years ago, courtesy of Google Maps: Now, here’s what it looks like today: Â Kudos to the restorers for bringing back this beauty.
More New Links
I’ve been adding more relevant links to the blog lately.  Here’s a run-down if you haven’t seen them: A Place of Sense.  A blog by frequent commenter Graeme. Indy Cog.  Exciting new bicycle blog. Indy Tilth.  Blog and website about sustainability issues.  A nice resource to have if you are looking to start new projects. Earth …
Smart Growth Indy
Sometimes, it’s funny what can fall in your lap when you have a blog. I was sent an e-mail from a person working on a new site called Smart Growth Indy. The site, and its associated blog, starts with a focus on the area around 22nd and the Monon. I wish them the best of …
Unique places on the Southwest Side
The Southwest Side contains an interesting array of little-known places. Here’s an Eritrean Orthodox church, on West Morris Street: This is on the north side of the church: This is a gorgeous Byzantine Catholic Church, on Blaine street: A nearby former school: This is St. John the Forerunner Orthodox Church, just a bit south on …
A Teachable Moment
It was bound to happen eventually. News of the latest home builder to close shop has given us a chance to reflect on the model of suburban tract housing. IBJ’s News Talk poses an important question: –What will become of Morgan neighborhoods, many of which are little more than rows of poor-man’s drywall castles? Will …
Just a Snapshot in Time
I’ve been thinking recently at our moment in time. Studies such as this about Antarctic Glaciers melting away can be quite alarming. However, I believe that we need to realize the only constant on our planet is change. Mankind will have to adapt, and I believe that we have the capacity to do so. After …
Places with Atmosphere, Part II
Well, the first post took off more than I expected, so I feel that I should post a follow-up. Â I didn’t mean for the list to be exhaustive, and I also feared a North Side bias. Â However, I agree with most of the choices of the responders, and many of them are on the North …