Broad Ripple Mixed Use Structure Construction Update
Posted by Curt Ailes in New Development on Dec 3rd, 2013 | 11 comments
In February, Urban Indy reported on a new structure in the planning phases that would take the place of a former liquor store at the intersection of Broad Ripple Ave, the Monon Trail and Winthrop Ave.
I am pleased to provide this update showing the progress that has been made towards completing the first addition to Broad Ripple Ave in many years. As you can see from the photo, a tall elevator shaft has been erected and several other supportive pieces are in place.
The IBJ reported in October that Chipotle has filed to take first floor space in this building indicating that the market is responding...
Fall Creek Trail South – Construction Update
Posted by Curt Ailes in Bicycling, Pedestrian on Nov 21st, 2013 | 2 comments
By any objective measure, the Fall Creek Trail southern extension, from the Monon Trail to Central Avenue, would not be considered complete.
But as of this posting, I can confirm that the entire length of this extension has been paved. Some portions appear to be completed while others still need an additional layer however, a determined cyclists could bypass the “sidewalk closed” signs and ride this portion.
The photo above was taken from the Monon Trail looking south, as is passes over the newly paved Fall Creek Trail. Hopefully cyclists and pedestrians will be able to take full advantage...
Monon Trail Receives Safety Upgrades
Posted by Curt Ailes in Bicycling, Pedestrian on Nov 12th, 2013 | 13 comments
Regular users of the Monon Trail may or may not notice the results of a new project aimed to improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians at street crossings. As part of a larger project, which is funded primarily from the Highway Safety Improvement Program, upgraded pavement markings, signage as well as the addition of flashing beacons at select intersections are being deployed.
As cyclists, one of the biggest concerns for trail riding are where cross streets that carry automobiles intersect. Increasing awareness for motorists that pedestrians and cyclists have priority in these crossings is key to...
November 2013 Wallpaper
Posted by Curt Ailes in New Development on Oct 31st, 2013 | 2 comments
November 2013′s wallpaper is the property located at 1352 N Illinois. As reported by Urban Indy’s own Kevin Kastner last week, an effort is underway to rehab the building and bring 63 residential units into the fold. The particularly inspiring point to take away is the planned 0.65 parking spaces per unit that if successfully implemented, this site will bring with it. This is a worthy subject of November’s wallpaper! Enjoy
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Amtrak Hoosier State Saved, Now What?
Posted by Curt Ailes in Transit on Oct 18th, 2013 | 10 comments
In case it has escaped notice, earlier this week INDOT struck an agreement with Amtrak to preserve Amtrak’s Hoosier State service for a year with the possibility of extending it under the same terms for an additional 4 months. If the Hoosier State service had been cancelled, one of a number of short Amtrak routes across the country set to expire this month if states did not pick up the tab for their operation, the event could have spelled doom for long range passenger rail service for Indiana. The rhetoric goes that it is much easier to improve a service than it is to resurrect a dead...
