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Guest Post: Cultural Trail – Coulda, Shoulda, Woulda by Andy Howard
Posted by Kevin Kastner in Bicycling, Neighborhoods, Pedestrian on May 16th, 2013 | 21 comments
Let me preface this post by saying – I love the Cultural Trail. I use it a minimum of 4 times a week and, more typically, about a dozen times taking my daughters to school, picking up groceries at Marsh, getting frozen yogurt at one of the many shops along the trail, and just going out for a leisurely stroll.
Now, since I’m on the trail so much, I’ve gotten to know a few sniggles that have bothered me so I thought I would share them here on Urban Indy. Each item will come with a little list of concerning the severity of the problem and how fixable it is.
Side street turn radius
Severity:...
Pennsy Pocket Park
Posted by Kevin Kastner in Bicycling, Neighborhoods, Pedestrian on May 14th, 2013 | 8 comments
Recently, I learned of a new Pocket Park project being launched in Irvington by Keep Indianapolis Beautiful. The park is located to the south of the Marsh store, along the Pennsy Trail:
The KIB webpage linked to a photo of the park’s construction, which is obviously in the early stages:
I contacted Ben McGhee, who helped to design the park to find out some more information. He sent along a few renderings:
Ben McGhee, Brian Burtch, and Chris Stuart of Design Authority answered some questions I had about the project:
1. Where did the reclaimed material originate?
In early...
Cultural Trail Grand Opening
Posted by Kevin Kastner in Bicycling, Neighborhoods, Pedestrian on May 8th, 2013 | 17 comments
This Saturday, the Indianapolis Cultural Trail is throwing a Grand Opening party like none other. Titled Get Down On It, the party features events for all ages to celebrate the completion of the trail. There have been many delays, frustrations, and even a time where people were wondering if there was enough funding for the trail to be completed. It took years of dedication, but it is finally complete*.
Here at Urban Indy, we thought it would be a good idea to offer some of our thoughts about the trail and place them in this post.
Curtis Ailes:
The Cultural Trail is a piece of infrastructure...
May 2013 Wallpaper
Posted by Curt Ailes in Neighborhoods on May 6th, 2013 | 1 comment
Hope everyone is doing well! Enjoy this month’s wallpaper, taken from the top of an anonymous downtown structure. Can anyone guess where it was taken from?
2560 x 1600
1280 x 853
1280 x 1024
1366 x...
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...
