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.
Last Saturday, I finally visited the Bloomington Farmer’s Market. I had always wondered from afar what had separated it from ours. The main thing I noticed right away were the large, permanent structures which the vendors could take cover in on a rainy day. Indianapolis has the vendors supply their own flimsy tents, and for …
I’ve added a link to Good Magazine in my non-local resources section. The blog features a good deal of innovative topics, graphics, and maps. A few months ago, I bought the Transportation Issue, and was quite impressed. These are the forward-thinking people we will need to tap.
Yesterday morning, I met with Chris Harrell, the Brownfield Redevelopment Coordinator for the City of Indianapolis. Chris is energetic and visionary, and it’s good to have someone like him involved with community redevelopment. Here is a brief run down of the projects that I learned about in this conversation. His favorite completed project was the …