A Kansas developer has proposed a hotel, restaurant and retail space that would form a bridge over the 
Central Canal in the tradition of Ponte Vecchio in Florence,
Italy (pictured). The plan is one of four submitted for a state-owned parcel along the Canal between Ohio and New York streets.
"To become the heart of this diverse community we felt that more-of-the-same would not be adequate," developers LodgeWorks
LP said in a filing with the state. They did not include a rendering. The project would require the state throw in a parking
lot next to the Indiana History Center. For more details, check out Jennifer Whitson's story in this weekend's IBJ. Discuss
another proposal here.
Central Canal in the tradition of Ponte Vecchio in Florence,
Italy (pictured). The plan is one of four submitted for a state-owned parcel along the Canal between Ohio and New York streets.
"To become the heart of this diverse community we felt that more-of-the-same would not be adequate," developers LodgeWorks
LP said in a filing with the state. They did not include a rendering. The project would require the state throw in a parking
lot next to the Indiana History Center. For more details, check out Jennifer Whitson's story in this weekend's IBJ. Discuss
another proposal here.
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And need I point out that it's an out-of-town developer?
First off, isn't there already a parking lot next to (or behind) the Indiana History Center? Secondly, this proposal sounds incredibly interesting but I don't like the sound of a development that includes parking lots downtown.
The main IBJ article on this mentions that it will be a covered walkway with one to two stories on top of it. If it's a covered walkway like Ponte Vecchio, with open arches, I'm not too concerned about a wall effect. It should still feel pretty open and one to two stories on top isn't very much. If it's done well, it could even create a very interesting, intimate space between New York and Ohio.
And unless the canal-spanning section is VERY wide, I don't think the tunnel will be any longer than the Michigan/Indiana or West St. bridges. I'm more concerned about this possibility, but I don't think it would be a big deal.
I have tried this link for a month or two and am dying to know about the reinvention at the old Dodd's location. Where can I find that article? Thanks.