Last year I posted about our CSA, Basic Roots, which delivers to our door once a month. I figured it was time for another update. This one features quite a bit more produce than the last one. Pictured above are: 6 eggs from Robin’s Nest in Camby Spaghetti squash 2 ears of corn from Waterman’s …
I have been thinking more about this map that I posted last week that features Indy’s transit system in 1945. The map is a bit unclear in my photo, so I will explain it for you here. Red lines are the streetcarsBlack lines are trackless trolleysThe difficult-to-see green lines are buses. One thing that really …
You can now reach this page via https://urbanindy.com. The old bookmarks that you have will still link here.
Finally! I really needed to get to this exhibit. According to the link, they close shop on August 22nd. Anyways, it contains a large amount of thought-provoking panels, centered around a vision of a light rail line from Noblesville to Union Station. I didn’t photograph all of the panels, but I’ve included many of them …
The Indy Cog has linked to a new non-profit organization known as People for Urban Progress, which seeks to link green urban design, cycling, and transit. Since this blog was founded on those principles 2 and a half years ago, I am smitten by this. Their project to recycle the RCA Dome fabric is brilliant. …
I was lucky enough to attend last night’s urban farm tour put on by Slow Food Indy. With yesterday’s crazy weather, I was concerned that it might be rained out, but the weather cleared up just in time for the tour. In short, it was fantastic. The tour started and ended at R Bistro. They …
I’ve added a few new links for your perusal: The Ball State Architecture Archive is dedicated to connecting our history with the present day. I plan on visiting this exhibit when I have a chance, and blogging about it. It looks great from the other side of the window. Note to anyone who wishes to …
Wednesday morning, I decided to document my typical bus journey. My pick-up point:54th St: Had to get an interior shot. It’s usually pretty empty when I board: This is almost a cool shot:42nd St: Shot while the bus is turning on to Mass Ave: The Argyle: Bad photo of the Murat: Here’s where I leave …
I tend to focus my blog on the city’s corridors, as well as the odd neighborhood corner containing historic structures. However, I’d be willing to bet a majority of the people within the IPS district actually live in houses located on quiet side streets. And, in many cases, these are the streets that can carry …
I finally broke down and signed up for Twitter. Don’t worry, I’ll try to keep laughing at videos such as this. My hope is that this doesn’t take away from my blogging. I’ve had a few posts recently that were almost twitter length.