When I think about the Chamber of Commerce, I envision a small group of old white men in suits sitting around smoky board rooms, glumly deciding the fate of the world. Their Neo-Gothic building does nothing to dissuade that impression. However, the Chamber has been nothing of the sort in recent history. Their recent push …
Here is the June 2011 Wallpaper.I have been SERIOUSLY slacking on the wallpaper. I blame in no specific order the wrapping up of spring semester (I passed both classes), spending time with the family (my son just turned 1!!), WORK which has been beyond ridiculously busy lately and generally catching up on real life. As …
Having worked downtown for eleven years, I’ve seen every convention group that we’ve hosted. And who are they? They are church groups and future farmers, hardware store owners and race car suppliers, firefighters and D&D masters. They fill the hotels and restaurants and bars downtown. They do some shopping, but very few are shopping at …
Indy’s soon-to-be-complete Cultural Trail has been heralded since its inception as a triumph in public-private partnership. Combining federal grants and private donations, the Cultural Trail has significantly added to the walkability of downtown without much reliance on local tax dollars. With the recent influx of development in Fountain Square in anticipation of the trail’s completion, …
I received this email from my wife who had it forwarded to her yesterday. I felt that it was my responsibility to spread the word about a piece of our public spaces being disturbed. See details below on a piece of public artwork that was stolen. If anyone has any information, see contact information below. …
Indianapolis, like many other cities, is looking for ways to gain revenues and cut costs. There is a great opportunity to do both at the same time to the east of Irvington. I believe that it’s safe to say that this city-owned cloverleaf at the crossroads of Washington and Shadeland is no longer necessary. Irvington …
An abandoned railroad bridge over the downtown interstate sits unused, but lurking with possible potential. Â The bridge can be seen from aerial view here: Let’s look closer. Last week I met up with Curt and he took some photos of the bridge and its surroundings: Such a project could potentially display the existing infrastructure …
For years here in Indianapolis, transit has been the elusive unicorn for activists. More funding for IndyGO? How about another study. Light rail? Let’s study it. Again. Recently, there was a heated debate between activists and the state legislature over a House lead effort to strip 18% of state supplied funding to transit agencies that would …
Indiana Landmarks has designated downtown Greenwood as one of its 10 most endangered historic places in the state. Â Here’s a look at one of the buildings that are threatened, via Google Maps. As any visitor to downtown Greenwood can attest, this corner is fronted by 3 buildings and their respective sidewalks. The southwest corner is …
The gourmet sandwich joint which has been located in the heart of the Broad Ripple village for 4 years is moving. Normally, I would not take the time to report on such an event. Retail businesses in general are a volatile endeavour and subject to abrupt change based on business patterns. However, in the case of Boogie …