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Think again: Why Obama's disclosure of hospital charges won't help you
J.K. WallMay 24, 2013
Comments(0)In the first post on my new blog, The Dose, I explain why the recently released Medicare charge data are meaningless for everyone
but uninsured patients.
MoreA dose of reality about the business of health care
J.K. WallMay 24, 2013
Comments(0)Welcome to The Dose, a blog about the business of health care. As your host, J.K. Wall, I'll be writing about the most
interesting new developments I see at hospitals, doctors, insurers, employers, patients, drug makers, device companies and
medical researchers around Indianapolis and around the country.
MoreScotty's fishing for prime Hamilton County site
Andrea Muirragui DavisMay 21, 2013
Comments(18)Local restaurateur Scott Wise hasn’t given up on Hamilton County. The Scotty's Brewhouse founder said this week he has
been evaluating potential sites for his growing family of restaurants—including a couple of options in Fishers.
MoreSubaru growing into new Boone County distribution center
Andrea Muirragui DavisMay 20, 2013
Comments(0)Subaru of America plans to invest $18 million to build and equip a regional distribution center in Lebanon, potentially tripling
the scope of its Boone County operations.
MoreYou-review-it Monday
Lou HarryMay 19, 2013
Comments(2)So what did you think of the new "Star Trek" movie, this year's Broad Ripple Art Fair, or whatever else you experienced on
the A&E front this weekend?
MoreNotes from the Broad Ripple Art Fair: Hilty on stage, 'Carrie: The Musical,' etc.
Lou HarryMay 19, 2013
Comment(1)It's not just about buying art and scarfing down truck food. The annual event also is a great opportunity to catch up on what's
next for arts groups.
MoreFriday fun: Master gardeners dig annual sale
Andrea Muirragui DavisMay 17, 2013
Comments(0)Dirt has been flying throughout Hamilton County as hundreds of master gardeners prepare for their annual sale. The green thumbs
produced more than 12,000 plants to raise money for scholarships and other programs.
MoreFarmers markets usher in suburban summer
Andrea Muirragui DavisMay 16, 2013
Comments(3)Forget Memorial Day. Summer unofficially arrives in the suburbs this Saturday—opening day for high-profile farmers markets
in Carmel, Noblesville and Zionsville.
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First, let me say that I love the idea of communities being self-sufficient and people in the community not needing cars, living, working and shopping all in their neighborhood. To sum it up; I love good urban planning and hate urban sprawl. However, there are two reasons that I am against this development. First, this building doesn't fit. Density can occur in Ripple by building up top the street and better use of land. The scale of this project should be downtown. Secondly, I would be willing to bet that if a whole foods in Ripple is built, the Nora store would be closed. Here's my reasoning. The Nora Whole Foods expansion plans have been put on hold. I'm guessing they are waiting to see what happens with the Ripple proposal. Communities next to each other should work together to end sprawl and not work against each other and take other neighbors assets. Develop something both communities can be proud of and will attract more development and density. There's my soap box for the day.
My apologies, Lou - it was the Indy Star that printed cost for entertaining "celebrities" during Indy 500. Sorry for confusing the always timely IBJ with Indy's Gannett reprint news source.
That's fine if you want a grocery store that has festivals and live music. I guess with the prices they charge, they can afford to host such activities. As for me, I choose to spend my money more wisely and if I want to go to a festival or a concert, I will pay for that separately - not through my grocery bill.
TIF is not just to attract development but to attract a higher use for that development. Carmel wisely is using TIF for numerous public parking garages. Asphalt seas of parking pay little taxes and bring even less value to a commercial area. Also density is what is going to save Indy and Broad Ripple. The days of trying to compete with burbs are long gone.
The Prestige was an awesome movie.