A recently completed study by private consultant Storrow & Kinsella looked at the future of the Carmel region and how to lay a road map to sustain the success of recent and current projects going on in the quickly urbanizing suburb located 15 miles north of downtown Indianapolis. (click here to be taken the report on …
This past Friday, I had the pleasure of joining my wife, Casey Jo Ailes, on a tour of Indianapolis’ Fountain Square neighborhood. My wife, who writes for the Broad Ripple Gazette, was aiming to cover a couple of events. Namely the KIB RE-Dome art show and also the IMOCA “Frank Warren’s PostSecret” show. The evening began at …
It is a popular pastime here in Indiana to complain about property taxes and their effects on the local economy. In the minds of many citizens, these taxes are levied on property owners and appropriated for wasteful pet projects and high administrative costs. But that’s just flat-out wrong, as property taxes provide citizens with the …
Apologies for the slight delay in getting these results to you. Nothing terribly surprising happened in the voting. The most controversial case — construction of a gas station on the NW corner of 10th and DMLK Jr. — was continued (again) to next month. Address: 1826 N. Alabama Street Historic District: Herron-Morton Place Case: Demolish …
On the banks of Fall Creek stand a set of solidly built brick apartments. They are proud and prominent, yet little known, due to the fact that the closest thoroughfare is the one-way northbound Illinois Street. Another factor that keeps these gems somewhat anonymous is that the most obvious way to reach them by vehicle …
In what I hope to make a monthly habit, here is the August wallpaper. I like to pride myself on taking photos that highlight Indianapolis in a positive light. So, for those of you who frequent the site, I am going to start offering a monthly wallpaper/calendar download. I will offer this initial offering in …
See below for the Commission Rulings of the August 4th MDC Hearing. Cases with public hearings and full staff reports will always be reported here. For the results of all other cases before the MDC on August 4th, see this document. Address: 7301 E. 46th St. Township: Lawrence Case: Variance of development standards of the …
As you may have read, the hourly rate for parking in downtown Indianapolis and Broad Ripple might change after the city finalizes new management contracts. The current rate – a whopping 75-cent hourly rate – may be raised to $1.00 or $1.50 per hour. Some ballyhoo has ensued in talk-back comments or maybe even in …
Watson-McCord is a geographically small neighborhood centered on Watson Road. The boundaries are seen here: The winding street follows along the southern edge of a natural ridge line, which appears to be a glacial moraine. The ridge is prominent in Watson Bird Preserve, on the northeast corner of Watson and Guilford.  It’s an interesting sight; …
A long standing eyesore on 46th street was demolished this week. A church located at 46th & Ralston Ave that has been standing unfinished for AT LEAST two and a half years now, was mowed down by a Caterpillar excavator. I have previously reported on this structure (here & here) indicating that it was scheduled for demolition …