Urban Indy

This corner has seen the largest amount of change within the past four years.  And there is potential for that to continue, with a proposal for the first major mixed-use project along College Avenue to be built since the days of the streetcar. Northeast: This recently renovated building which used to house Steck Plumbing is now the home of Sinking Ship bar.  This would have been a very dangerous thing for yours truly if it happened a … Read entire article »

This is the second post in a weekly series featuring College Avenue business nodes. Post number one featuring 54th Street can be seen here. Northeast: This large building has been empty for several years ever since the former Movie Gallery closed.  A Mexican restaurant known as Calle 52 was proposed here, but a few of the neighborhood business owners objected, mainly over parking concerns.  The issue is currently tied up in court.  I find it unfortunate that … Read entire article »

I just received this in an e-mail.  I am planning on attending, and I hope to see others there. Come participate in a Neighborhood Discussion:  “How will Meridian-Kessler look and feel in the next 20 years?”                             Topics Include:    Neighborhood Planning Discussion for New Zoning Overlay    Dialogue regarding non-residential properties along College Avenue between Kessler Blvd. and 52nd Street    Other topics:  Infrastructure, alleys, parking, lighting    North Midtown Economic Development Area Overview                    *    *    *  Thursday, February 16th … Read entire article »

This article was originally posted on the Columbus Underground website on August 1st, 2011.  I have updated it to be more helpful for all visitors, as well as adding a few important new bits of information as the city prepares to host Super Bowl XLVI. Indianapolis is a great place to visit for a weekend getaway.  The city is famous for its Motor Speedway, sports teams, and revitalized downtown.  But what about the rest of the … Read entire article »

6 Mid-Northside neighborhoods have been working on a quality of life plan, and the plan’s unveiling takes place tonight at the Children’s Museum at 5:30 PM.  For more information of the scope of the plan, the group has put together a video.  Here is a map of the neighborhoods taking part in this effort to revitalize a core section of the city: I will not be able to attend, but I hope to hear from people … Read entire article »