September 22, 2012
Any successful revitalization of the Market Square Arena site demands restoring the former City Hall as the public’s
house. City Hall’s decaying grandeur casts a long shadow over the neighboring parking lots created by the implosion
of MSA 11 years ago and is probably overwhelming the facile designs associated with redevelopment proposals.
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July 14, 2012
The rebirth of downtown and its continued viability are the result of clustered assets—hotels, the convention center,
sporting facilities, familiar restaurants—and a strong convention business.
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March 24, 2012
In which category do the 23 right-to-work states lead the nation? In poverty.
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December 31, 2011
Absent a focus on county-wide educational reform, these efforts may address underachievement within IPS but fail to address
needs of top academic performers, the large academic middle, and underperformers in all Marion County schools.
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March 19, 2011
Who has the right to give away a state asset, as the IU name is, for what reasons and under what terms?
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January 29, 2011
If Union Station was linked to an urban transportation system extending from downtown to the Hendricks County border, workers
in the gargantuan warehouses west of Indianapolis would have access to a reliable transit system.
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January 8, 2011
Unfortunately, despite the governor’s pledge, the dollars spent by public-private entities and the recession, Indiana’s
per-capita income has not risen.
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October 9, 2010
Rather than simply building and repairing streets, sidewalks, bridges and parks, ratepayers and taxpayers should demand that
these projects set standards for construction in Indianapolis by reusing or recycling materials, using environmentally friendly
products, and designing public spaces to encourage physical activity.
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July 13, 2009
The challenges facing Indianapolis Public Schools are daunting. The socioeconomic level of its students and their families,
fiscal constraints, and a necessary heightened focus on security issues are just a few, but all contribute to high dropout
rates, low academic achievement, achievement gaps between middle-class and low-income children and declining enrollment.
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May 11, 2009
A vibrant Indianapolis powers a dynamic Indiana and the governor, the mayor and the members of the General Assembly should
all recognize that.
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May 11, 2009
A reasonable and workable solution to the financial challenges confronting Marion County its Capital Improvement Board should
include the following:
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March 9, 2009
Although the Kernan-Shepard report focused on local government efficiencies, it is also clear that the management of Indiana's
public resources and assets at the regional and state level has not kept pace with the technological and socioeconomic advances
of the last century.
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January 12, 2009
Here are six recommendations to help Mayor Greg Ballard clarify his vision for Indianapolis as the city begins its second
year under his leadership.
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December 8, 2008
The economic impact of a Super Bowl on the host city is subject to vigorous debate.
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Saw the Indy Men's Chorus "Music of Gilbert & Sullivan" at the Indiana Historical Society on Sunday evening.
Temporary workers are not "tools" they are people and companies that keep large amounts of temp staff are cheating.
I miss having them around. I hope one of their stores is in the general Meridian/86th Street area. I will make good use of it.
The Fringe! Plus, the simple fact that there are so many local faves in such close proximity to each other.
I remenber, watching the toll road, being built, through South Bend, when I was 10 years old. I believe, back then that it was estimated, that the toll road, would be paid for in 20 years and then it would be free. I am now 71, what happened? Since the power is in the people, by that, I mean that, we the people are in total control of everything. I, suggest that no one ever use the toll road again, let it go broke. We the people can control the price of everything, from groceries to gas, if we would just do it. If we don't pay the asking price, the sellers will lower the price and if we wait awhile, they will lower the price to what we accept as reasonable. I would like to know why a highway like interstate 94, is so well maintained, a much better highway, than the toll road, but has no tolls. I would also like to know why, a sitting governor, with a term limit, maximum of eight years, can lease, public property, for 75 years. Even though I have transponders in both of my trucks and will not be affected by the increase, I have been and will contine to avoid using the toll road. I make many trips from northern Indiana to Chicago, every year, and I prefer the better highway, I94!