I spend quite a bit of time getting around the city at the human pace – which I love because it allows me to soak in the smaller details of our city – both good and bad. I was cruising through Broad Ripple on the Monon recently and in the few blocks between Broad Ripple …
A few weeks ago, Urban Indy blogger mentioned how much he loved the new Eskenazi Hospital’s outdoor public plaza. I hadn’t heard much about it at the time, so I decided to explore it for myself. I knew the interior was centered around art, so I took a photo of this sculpture that is hanging from …
I wish to offer a retraction to the post that I made yesterday about the Hardest Hit Blight Elimination Program. Â Last night, I read this article and its accompanying video, and I realized that my post was made in haste. Â That post is now locked down, and comments instead are welcome on this post. I …
This afternoon, a meeting will be convened to discuss demolishing 168 houses spread throughout the city with the Hardest Hit Blight Elimination Program.  Most of these houses sit in area about 2-4 miles from downtown in Center Township, making it an almost complete circle of disinvestment: An organization known as Stop the Demolitions, Indianapolis has come …
The Ironworks project at 86th and Keystone is in its finishing stages. The mixed-use building will house apartments, along with a Ruth’s Chris Steak House and B Spot. Â It will even house complimentary bikes for residents. Â If I ignored the site plan, this project would look like a huge win. Â Admittedly, a new building off …
Tomorrow, Garfield Park is hosting a Better Blocks event, where residents collaborate with urbanists to activate streets. Â This is the second year the neighborhood is hosting this event. Â Last year, Graeme Sharpe and I attended the Better Blocks event in the Englewood neighborhood and had a great time. Â I hope to be able to attend …
I have received some initial renderings from the Coal Factory redevelopment project in Irvington.  This looks to be an exciting reuse which should help bring some new attention to the neighborhood, as well as link to an extension of the Pennsy Trail.
Last Saturday, I spent some time in the back of Chatham Tap, among all of the old brick buildings near Mass Ave. Â I was commenting with my friends about how special this part of town is. Â It’s easy to dismiss Indianapolis as a new town made of buildings constructed within the past 100 years, and …
Most construction on the trail appears to be complete, so it’s a good time for a follow up post. Â See earlier posts on the construction by Curt Ailes here. I like the signage, and blue color theme to contrast with the red color of the Monon Trail: Nice bioswale here: Not sure why the benches …
Virginia Avenue is hopping with new developments. Each article and news report that is written about the renewed focus on the street has mentioned the Cultural Trail as major catalyst for the revitalization of the street. The Cultural Trail is parallel to the commercial district for almost the entire stretch, with the exception of the …