New Project Approved for College and North
Posted by Kevin Kastner in New Development on May 2nd, 2013 | 17 comments
The Indianapolis Business Journal’s Property Lines blog has posted an article about the approval of a new large multi-building project at the corner of College Avenue and North Street. This article has plenty of information on it, but Urban Indy has been fortunate enough to receive additional renderings of the project from Craig McCormick, principal of Blackline Architecture:
Looks quite solid to me. Certainly is better use of the space than what is there...
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...
Maryland Street Downtown
Posted by Kevin Kastner in Neighborhoods, Pedestrian on Feb 21st, 2013 | 16 comments
Two months ago, the restaurant 14 West closed after being open for several years. I visited once years ago, and found the food and service to be decent. Unfortunately, the restaurant was nearly empty on a Devour Downtown evening, so the closing didn’t surprise me (or other food-watchers around town) all that much. But for the purpose of this post, I don’t want to comment too much on this particular restaurant, but on its setting:
14 West was located in one of only three outward-facing street-level retailers on the entire block ( one being Palomino’s, which is on the corner...
McOuat Renovation Nearing Completion
Posted by Kevin Kastner in Neighborhoods, New Development on Sep 21st, 2012 | 6 comments
Last night, I was given the unique opportunity to tour the McOuat building with Nancy Gibbs, the Project Manager. Ms. Gibbs relayed to me that the McOuat (pronounced Mi-coo-it) was empty for 24 years, so it is amazing to me that it is in as good of shape as it is. The building formerly housed a sporting goods store, with each floor dedicated to a different sport, which is certainly a quaint idea to our 21st century shopping habits.
The first floor will likely have a restaurant and features very high ceilings:
The second floor will be an office space:
Finally, the 3rd through the 7th floors will be...
Consolidated Building Redevelopment
Posted by Kevin Kastner in Neighborhoods on Aug 21st, 2012 | 15 comments
The Indianapolis Business Journal has reported that the long-vacant Consolidated Building is under local ownership. The plan is to convert the structure into apartments and retail space. This is yet another win for downtown, as this building is a beauty. Forgive the poor photos, but these were the best that could be done with my phone.
Here’s a view of the structure from my boss’ office. The portion of the building that is seen from the east is red brick, located just to the left of the BMO tower:
Street level from the corner of Pennsylvania and Market:
The building also includes...
