Consolidated Building Redevelopment
Posted by Kevin Kastner in Neighborhoods on Aug 21st, 2012 | 15 comments
The Indianapolis Business Journal has reported that the long-vacant Consolidated Building is under local ownership. Â The plan is to convert the structure into apartments and retail space. Â This is yet another win for downtown, as this building is a beauty. Â Forgive the poor photos, but these were the best that could be done with my phone.
Here’s a view of the structure from my boss’ office. Â The portion of the building that is seen from the east is red brick, located just to the left of the BMO tower:
Street level from the corner of Pennsylvania and Market:
The building also...
62nd Street Multi Use Path Update 6
Posted by Curt Ailes in Bicycling, Pedestrian on Aug 20th, 2012 | 2 comments
Work continues on the 62nd Street Multi Use path project. Some significant visual changes have occurred since the last update. They have occurred primarily where the trail will terminate on the east end at Allisonville Road.
The trail head concrete has been poured and concrete for the trail headed west has begun. The concrete looks like it will stretch to the western most point of the strip center that contains the Great Frame Up and west of here will be pavement until it reaches the Glendale area. This seems to be the case based upon the amount of concrete curb that has been laid and trail surface...
Tarkington Park Redesign
Posted by Kevin Kastner in Neighborhoods, New Development, Pedestrian on Aug 16th, 2012 | 15 comments
Recently I’ve received a few requests to talk about the Tarkington Park Redesign proposals by Rundell Erntsberger Associates. Â The redesign was something that was on our blog’s radar before these requests were made, and I certainly feel like they are worthy of discussion here.
The park was most recently known for being the target of a controversial removal of a mid-century modern structure designed by Edward Pierre. Â It seems that the design of new structures proposed in the concepts do not deviate that far from the removed structure. Â It would have been interesting to see how REA...
Mass Ave Crit and FtnSqr Grand Prix
Posted by Graeme Sharpe in Bicycling, Neighborhoods on Aug 15th, 2012 | 2 comments
It has been a great summer for cycling action here in Indianapolis. We are seeing great returns on our infrastructure investments, and our citizens are starting to embrace bicycle culture more enthusiastically. A good example of this was the Mass Ave Crit 2012 held last weekend.
The Mass Ave Crit is one of the most established races in the area, and it was a great turnout from spectators, fans, and cyclists. The event was blessed with beautiful weather and a lot of support from the community. I watched as many of the races as I could, and there was great action on every...
Complete Streets policy passes City Council
Posted by Curt Ailes in Bicycling, Pedestrian, Transit on Aug 14th, 2012 | 5 comments
Proposal 208, “Complete Streets”(click to open .pdf) passed the full city council vote last night 28-0. The passage of this proposal will enact a modification to City Code to the affect of creating a framework for planning and implementation of complete streets. The new policy insures that public and private developments plan for all transportation modes when developing a new land use or right of way project.
While the proposal carries with it an air of legal speak, the implications are potentially large for the built environment of Indianapolis. It represents a clear...
