Marian College Multimodal Spoke
Posted by Kevin Kastner in Historical Posts on Dec 12th, 2008 | 2 comments
This IBJ story is one week old, yet I’m just now getting around to posting it. It’s a great idea. The largest downside that I see is that 38th Street is basically a freeway at that point, which does not lend itself well to buses or bikes.
Mass Ave’s 400 Block
Posted by Kevin Kastner in Historical Posts on Dec 10th, 2008 | 7 comments
Mass Ave’s 400 Block is an excellent example of the possibilities for the future. The amount of stores located in such a small area is staggering, and yet there are still a few surface parking lots on the street, as well as a pocket park. Most of the businesses are Indianapolis-based (the only exception would be the Starbucks). Here’s a rundown for the uninitiated or visitors:
South SideOld Point Tavern. One of Indy’s oldest bars, and a good place to get chili on a cold night.Mass Ave Toy Store. Quality selection of toys (even some that are not plastic!).Luna Music. Great...
Randomly Miscellaneous (EDIT with new info)
Posted by Kevin Kastner in Historical Posts on Dec 5th, 2008 | 8 comments
A few tidbits:
There’s now a large sign for the Uptown Development at 50th and College. The sign features a rendering that is quite different for the one on the web page. The building looks to be a solid two-story structure. I still don’t know how I feel about this particular project. The sign also mentioning striving for LEED, which is interesting, because I’m not sure how “green” it is to take out 3 houses that were designed to last the ages. But, of course, I’m also pro-density and walkability. If this was a corner building at 49th and College that would...
Wabash and Peru
Posted by Kevin Kastner in Historical Posts on Dec 3rd, 2008 | 7 comments
I spent Thanksgiving Day in Wabash, Indiana, and was able to take some downtown shots before I left. Â I love this town as it is built on the side of a hill, which might be unique in Indiana.Here’s a shot of the hill: Â It is more impressive in person than in picture.
The famous Courthouse, where the city placed an electric light at the top and lit the city over a hundred years ago.
I spent Thanksgiving night in the nearby town of Peru, home of Cole Porter, and lots of clowns. Â The Circus Hall of Fame is here.I love this little stretch:Cole Porter’s birth place:
Oldest structure in...
