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Red Cross HQ Redesign
Posted by Kevin Kastner in Neighborhoods, New Development on Jan 22nd, 2015 | 0 comments
The Red Cross has downsized their proposed headquarters, and have released a couple of renderings, which have been posted in the most recent Department of Metropolitan Development’s Regional Center(page 69) staff report.
It appears to fit in relatively well with the other structures that are further north on Meridian Street. It will take up a smaller lot, and free up more land for future development, which is good to see. This is a key component in the great parcel migration. Next will be the Mass Avenue Fire Station‘s move to the current Red Cross land. Also, the Fire Fighter’s...
Indy On the Rise – Guest Post from Andrew Christenberry
Posted by Kevin Kastner in Neighborhoods, New Development on Jan 14th, 2015 | 4 comments
This post was originally written on the City Gallery’s blog. Please check it out, if you haven’t already.
We hear it said often that the world is changing. From the constant ebb and flow in our respective worldviews, to the perceived progression (or perhaps perceived digression) of our respective cultures, change is happening. While the majority of us undoubtedly know this to be true, it can often seem abundantly generalized to the extent that, in our own particular context, it becomes ambiguous. What exactly is changing here and now, and how is said change affecting the immediate world...
Old Town Greenwood Continues to Debate its Future
Posted by Kevin Kastner in Neighborhoods, New Development, Pedestrian on Jan 7th, 2015 | 5 comments
There’s a 3rd new plan up for debate for Old Town Greenwood, and it appears to be much improved. A few years ago, there was a plan to knock down many of the old buildings, widen the street, and replace the buildings with faux replicas. Fortunately, this was shelved, and replaced with a plan that would keep the buildings, but turn the streets into one-way thoroughfares. This has also been shelved.
Now, there is a new plan by HWC Engineering and Axis. The plan is to restore building facades through a grant application process. They also plan to widen the sidewalks and eliminate turn lanes....
New Proposal at 718 N College Avenue
Posted by Kevin Kastner in Neighborhoods, New Development on Jan 5th, 2015 | 10 comments
This is an update of the previous case by Milhaus to construct a new apartment complex in the Chatham Arch neighborhood. That case has been withdrawn, and a new proposal has been filed for a possible restaurant and bar with rooftop seating. A few renderings are shown below:
This looks to be a nice proposal that makes good use of the existing structure.
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Downtown Cummins Executive HQ
Posted by Kevin Kastner in Neighborhoods, New Development on Dec 9th, 2014 | 13 comments
By now, pretty much everyone familiar with development in Indianapolis has seen the 2 eye-catching renderings of the proposed Cummins Executive Headquarters. If not, here they are:
This could raise the bar for architecture in Indianapolis. But is it good development? The city basically gave away prime real estate for new offices and a parking garage. There are plenty of office vacancies and lightly-used parking garages around downtown. But the amount of undeveloped downtown super blocks is finite. This makes the project is a bit more of a mixed bag overall.
I’m happy that they have left the...
