The so-called Face-Off from the Indy Star’s Voices section ends up as a knock-out for the pro-mass transit crowd. The mass transit supporter’s article, while a bit broad, hit upon many of the key points for the future of our city, including pollution, funding, sprawl, and gas prices. However, the article from the supporters of …
Thus begins the season of wandering past the vendors and selecting fresh fruits and veggies (along with the best pastry place in town). Huzzah! A Downtown street will close to vehicles today to make way for vendors peddling fruit, vegetables and popcorn for this year’s first Farmer’s Market. The event, which will return every Wednesday …
This is an exciting, unique opportunity for the city. I am eagerly anticipating the day when I can bike downtown on the Monon and then cruise down the Cultural Trail. Also, any project that takes its cues from the Project For Public Spaces is a good thing. From the trail’s official website: INDIANAPOLIS – Construction …
This could be big. A forward-thinking group has put together a proposal for the former Market Square Arena site which includes a green roof. Add to this a Target (the only big-box store that doesn’t make me physically ill upon entering), and suddenly living downtown would have a big draw that many believe is lacking: …
This sounds like a great new option for the neighborhood. Crazy to think that about 5 years ago this area was a no-man’s land. From The Dish: To Market, To Market One small step for foodies, one giant step for a downtown that cries out for good grocers: Look for The Goose—a locally owned specialty …
A new parking structure opens right downtown on Monday. Featuring zero street-level retail. I can’t contain my glee. Way to add to life on the street, folks… Park this way
It’s out there. It’s not going away. Might as well utilize it: Wind Power
This blog will attempt to gather good news for the future in regards to the city of Indianapolis. There may be a rant from time to time, but I’ll mostly stick with the positive in this space.