Kevin Kastner
I am the creator and administrator for Urban Indy. I work as a Geographic Information Systems Technician in downtown Indianapolis. I ride the bus daily from Meridian-Kessler, where I live with my wife, daughter, and 2 cats.
I grew up near the small town of Roanoke, Indiana. I moved to suburban northwest Fort Wayne as a teenager, and lived there until college. I studied Geography at Indiana University, and moved to Indianapolis after graduating in 1999. Interest in urban neighborhoods came slowly for me. My first slice of city life took place in the year 2000, when I lived in a duplex at 49th and College. I came to appreciate meeting nearby neighbors, and relished in the opportunity to walk in every direction, just for the heck of it.
I believe that Indianapolis has evolved in a mostly positive direction since moving here, but that it deserves more voices encouraging it to move in a direction that encourages urban living. I was fortunate to welcome along eight congenial bloggers, with the goal of having a greater impact on urban redevelopment efforts.
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Link updated!
The new site looks great as well! Let me know if you want a new favicon, I’d be happy to make one for you
- Alex
Hey,
Can you send me your email?
Thanks.
Kevin -
I am involved with HARMONI/Midtown and looking to get in contact with you – can you shoot me an email when you can so we can get in touch?
Thanks!
Ben
Hmm…you didn’t leave your e-mail. You (and anyone else) can reach me at kevin.kastner (at) gmail (dot) com
Dear Kevin, I read your article
http://www.urbanindy.com/2010/12/27/achievable-goal-no-more-giant-surface-parking-lots-in-the-mile-square/
You are absolutely right, cars belong outside only when they move. Our company GIVT is specialized on working on these issues. Please go to our website to learn more about the possibilities in modern technology to handle these parking issues.
Among others you will find under this site the perfect urban solution which was executed with our assistance a couple of years ago in Munich Germany :
http://www.givt.eu/usa/donnersbergerstrasse_film.html
Best
Ingo
morning Kevin………we met and spoke last year about Lady Spray in Fountain Square. I’d be interested in sitting with you again to share our knowledge about the architectural and historical importance of the GM Stamping Plant at the White River and West Washington Street. Transportation manufacturing has gone uninterrupted on this site since 1871 (140 years). According to a Plant Manager we spoke with a number of years ago, while we were documenting the Plant’s story and importance, Detroit had NOTHING like this. Please contact if interested.
ERIC+ANN NINebark.inc
Sorry Kevin, high speed rail is not light-commuter rail. high-speed rail is a longer distance intercity rail system that transports passengers 100 miles and further, and travels at speeds of 110 MPH or more. A commuter rail system, serves local communities in a specific major market, and usually travels at speeds under 79 MPH..
Dennis Hodges
Indiana High Speed Rail Association
dennis@indianahighspeedrail.org
I know. It was INDOT that messed up the terminology. I was quoting them.
Nice Article on the old Sacred Hart Neighborhood (Concord District) and the notes on my hard fought efforts in turning The Vollrath Tavern back into the it once former glory of a hot spot in Indy.
Brian M. Alvey
My band has played at the Vollrath twice in the last month. Nice place to have a show and plenty of good beers on tap as well.
Awesome new logo for the site. Have you considered switching the orange color to the marroon seen in the official iconic Indy flag?
Thanks for the comment. We decided to make the logo match the colors of the website.
How would on be able to get more involved with development projects and obtain a career in such field. I have such an interest in being involved and have 11 years of design experience. I never see any jobs posted for respective field. If you have any suggestions, would be much appreciated.
Thanks!
Hello,
I had a questions regarding landmarks in Indiana. Can you send me your email address. Thanks