Most people who have lived in Indy for at least a few years know that the south side of town is the least densely populated and, for the most part, the least developed of the four. Two of the three southside townships—Decatur and Franklin—still claim huge stretches of land that are essentially rural farms, and …
Indianapolis cyclists and pedestrians rejoice! Construction of the long awaited extension of the Fall Creek Trail has begun! Crews broke ground just a couple weeks ago removing trees and beginning to grade the path upon which the latest Indy Parks Greenway will follow. If you have used portions of the existing trail you have undoubtedly …
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 …
February’s wallpaper comes from the Central Canal near Holcomb Gardens located near Butler University.  I took this photo a couple of years ago and with the cold temperatures, it really has me looking forward to spring time! Enjoy! 2560 x 1600,1280 x 853, 1280 x 1024, 1366 x 768
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: …
Welcome to 2013 and the return of the Urban Indy Wallpaper! The photo, taken along Virginia Ave in Fountain Square, is an older one, but hope that it reminds everybody of the warmer days that are behind us (or in front of us). The wallpaper is available in the following sizes: 2560 x 1600,1280 x 853, 1280 …
A couple of weeks ago, I was fortunate to hitch a ride home from work from the far NE side of the Indy metro region where I currently work. My ride dropped me, along with my bicycle, near the 71st & Binford Ave area. Though the trek was a little long, I was able to …
It has been a while since I have attended a neighborhood discussion meeting, so I was excited to see the upcoming meeting to discuss the future development of the Monon Corridor. Â Here is info from the flyer for the meeting: With the ambitious Bent Rail Brewery planned next door to the meeting site, this is …
The Indy Fringe Festival headquarters at St. Clair and College has undergone a transformation in the past four years. Now finished with the restoration of the long-unloved church building, the organization has not stopped there. Â The first project in Phase II was to restore the brick alley (known as Spring Street) to help with drainage …