Back in March we reported that construction was underway on the Fall Creek Trail extension from the intersection of the Monon Trail, southward. I am happy to bring to you some updated photos from those efforts. The photos for this post were taken where the trail will intersect at the Monon Trail. Next time, …
According to the agenda for this week’s Board of Public Works meeting, B-Cycle LLC will be awarded $1.5 million for professional services related to the “Indianapolis Cultural Trail Bike Share”. $1 million of this will come from a CMAQ grant with the remaining $500k unknown at this point in time. According to prior communications, it could …
A new organization has been formed to promote neighborhood walking groups called Walk Urban Indy. Â They are starting their first group walk in the Watston-McCord neighborhood, which has an upcoming event on Saturday, June 15th from 9am to 3pm. Â I will quote from their website to give more information about the group’s mission: The WUI …
This Saturday, a block of East Washington Street near Rural will be transformed under the Better Blocks program. Â This is the first installment of this idea in Indianapolis, which intends to engage residents in the potential for a new vision for their streetscapes. These renderings are lifted from their facebook page, and were put together …
Indianapolis DPW is planning an improvement to Cornell Ave, located in Broad Ripple Village, just north of the Central Canel. The project aims to repair damaged streets and sidewalks and mitigate long-standing drainage problems in a project that should yield more than what might otherwise, in some cases, be simple remedial improvements. The project …
The story begins here, at Devington Shopping Center, located at Arlington Avenue and Staughton Drive (near 46th Street). The colorful mural here was painted by Arlington Students several years ago. Stop by and take a closer look sometime. But for this case, notice the color. Its liveliness as seen here from the street. Arlington High …
Let me preface this post by saying – I love the Cultural Trail. I use it a minimum of 4 times a week and, more typically, about a dozen times taking my daughters to school, picking up groceries at Marsh, getting frozen yogurt at one of the many shops along the trail, and just going …
Recently, I learned of a new Pocket Park project being launched in Irvington by Keep Indianapolis Beautiful. Â The park is located to the south of the Marsh store, along the Pennsy Trail: The KIB webpage linked to a photo of the park’s construction, which is obviously in the early stages: I contacted Ben McGhee, …
This Saturday, the Indianapolis Cultural Trail is throwing a Grand Opening party like none other. Â Titled Get Down On It, the party features events for all ages to celebrate the completion of the trail. Â There have been many delays, frustrations, and even a time where people were wondering if there was enough funding for the …
Urban Indy is proud to sponsor an upcoming Jane Jacobs walk in the Garfield Park neighborhood with the Big Car organization. Â Indy’s version of the nationwide initiative takes place on May 4th at 10 AM. Â Registration and more information for the event can be found at this website. Â I’ll be taking part in the 3 …