October 2013 Wallpaper
Posted by Curt Ailes in Bicycling, Pedestrian on Sep 26th, 2013 | 2 comments
It is so easy to select images from the Cultural Trail for the monthly wallpaper. In terms of design, the trail really does raise the bar for Indianapolis and I do not mind showing it off so that people become used to this and begin demanding better. Cities all over the country should look to the Trail for design inspiration. Enjoy!
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The Mayor’s Neighborhood Investment Plan
Posted by Kevin Kastner in Bicycling, Neighborhoods, Pedestrian on Sep 26th, 2013 | 13 comments
A few weeks ago, Mayor Ballard started a pitch known as the Neighborhood Investment Plan.  The plan calls for large investment in bike lanes, greenways, and sidewalks, as well as a similar amount devoted to more standard street projects.  I will remain neutral on the economics and politics behind the plan (and to be honest, those subjects are simply not my forte).  Instead, I’ll touch on some of the highlights of the potential improvements.  First, here is a look at the projects by township:
Pike:
Washington:
Lawrence:
Wayne:
Center:
Warren:
Decatur:
Perry:
Franklin:
Some...
Fountain Square Apartment Proposal
Posted by Kevin Kastner in New Development on Sep 20th, 2013 | 14 comments
After many years of redeveloping the existing historic buildings, Fountain Square is potentially going to receive its first new multi-use structure. Â Milhaus has attained the property which was recently pitched as a gas station, and is proposing to build new apartments with 3100 sq feet of retail. Â The designs have been submitted to the Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission, so we can now share them with the public:
This looks to be a nice addition to the neighborhood, and I hope to see it it...
Prospect, 29th & 30th Street Bike Lanes
Posted by Curt Ailes in Bicycling, Neighborhoods, Pedestrian on Sep 12th, 2013 | 13 comments
Our metro area continues to argue about the need for and how to pay for public transportation expansion. Frustrating as it may be, we are not without some glimmers of excitement when it comes to deciding how we want to move around from point A to point B.
If you have been paying even a little bit of attention, Urban Indy has covered in detail many new cycling related projects around the metro area. This year alone, we have covered the expansion of the Fall Creek Trail, brought you news regarding the 71st Street & College Bike-ways as well as providing in depth coverage of Indy’s first bike...
Indy Greenways Looks To The Future
Posted by Scott Russell in Neighborhoods on Sep 12th, 2013 | 7 comments
For many Indianapolis residents, the local system of greenways has become a favorite staple of our community. It’s encouraging and exciting to think how far the system has come in the 22 years that have past since the Indy Greenways Foundation was formed in 1991. Over the course of the summer, the foundation has traveled around the city to collect ideas and feedback about how the greenways systems should develop from here, and just recently they made their 2013-2023 Master Plan public. The plan is available here.
It’s a comprehensive, 102-page document, and there is a LOT to get excited...
