IndyGo’s Frequency Maps
Posted by Kevin Kastner in Transit on Apr 26th, 2013 | 0 comments
As one of the premiere transit blogs, Human Transit has been beating the drum of frequency maps for transit. These maps prioritize how often buses run, where traditional transit maps show each line to be on equal footing. I had even thought of creating a crude version for IndyGo that features their new lines that have improved bus frequency (which are still not as frequent as they should be, but that’s another story). However, IndyGo actually has these maps on their website for everyone to view. The PDF file explaining this can be found at this link. The maps can be seen there, or...
Jane Jacobs Walk with Big Car
Posted by Kevin Kastner in Neighborhoods, Pedestrian on Apr 23rd, 2013 | 2 comments
Urban Indy is proud to sponsor an upcoming Jane Jacobs walk in the Garfield Park neighborhood with the Big Car organization. Indy’s version of the nationwide initiative takes place on May 4th at 10 AM. Registration and more information for the event can be found at this website. I’ll be taking part in the 3 mile walk with my wife and 2 year-old daughter. Other Urban Indy collaborators may also be joining along. Come along and chat with us, as we aim to reflect on our current built environment, as well as ways to improve upon...
Friday Fun: Mythbusting Indianapolis
Posted by Kevin Kastner in Neighborhoods on Apr 5th, 2013 | 13 comments
I feel it is time to dispel one of the most common myths about Indianapolis. I have seen it time and time again, most recently on one of my favorite local blogs Historic Indianapolis. But I don’t mean to pick on them, as they are not alone in believing that the Riley Tomb marks the highest point in Indianapolis. A Google search for “highest point in Indianapolis” reveals many such claims. My favorite instance of this occurrence is this article:
The highest point in Indianapolis lies at Crown Hill Cemetery atop Strawberry Hill (the tomb of famed Hoosier writer James Whitcomb...
Major Project Proposed in Broad Ripple
Posted by Kevin Kastner in Neighborhoods, New Development on Apr 1st, 2013 | 31 comments
A public hearing has been scheduled for the rezoning of 1.9 acres next to the Central Canal along College Avenue. The hearing will take place in the City County Building on April 11th at 1 pm, but it has received an automatic continuance due to the lack of a site plan. Urban Indy has acquired preliminary renderings and site plan of the project that are subject to change. We will update with new renderings as they become available, but this is what was given to us back in October:
What do you think? What changes should be made to the...
City Way Update
Posted by Kevin Kastner in Neighborhoods, New Development on Mar 20th, 2013 | 13 comments
Less than one year ago, I posted an article featuring some photos of City Way, a large new development that basically creates a neighborhood from a former parking lot. The project is nearing completion, and I happened to have a bit of time last week to walk around the facility for the first time since that post. First off, a look at some of the recently completed work. The first 2 pictures are of buildings that face Alabama Street:
This project has also improved upon the north entrance for Eli Lilly, as well as the intersections along South Street:
The centerpiece of the project is the...
