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Anderson loses 'Tree City' status after 21 years
April 29, 2013
Associated PressAnderson's title, first granted in 1991, appears to have been lost due to issues with paperwork. The status is awarded
by the Arbor Day Foundation and others to recognize cities with viable tree-management plans and programs.
MoreRegulators snuff $42M Duke Energy proposal
February 2, 2013
Chris O'MalleyUtility wanted to conduct a study to determine how to dispose of carbon dioxide produced by its Edwardsport coal gasification
plant.
MoreIndiana experiencing surge in wind power market
December 2, 2012
Associated PressIndiana has a wind resource of 148,228 megawatts, the 15th biggest in the country, according to industry trade group the American
Wind Energy Association. And its growing.
MoreWabash Valley Power aggressively shifting to greener alternatives
December 1, 2012
Chris O'MalleyThe Wabash Valley Power Association has been reducing its dependence on energy produced from coal—from 95 percent five
years ago to 54 percent today. The utility is leaning more on natural gas and even renewable-energy sources like methane from
landfills and animal waste.
MoreExactTarget co-founder Baggott turns zeal to natural farming
November 17, 2012
Kathleen McLaughlinChris Baggott has spent the past year and a half raising cattle, pigs and chickens on pasture, rather than conventional feed
grain, and without the use of hormones or antibiotics.
MoreDry cleaners moving to 'perc' alternatives
November 3, 2012
Chris O'MalleyOne of the region’s largest dry cleaning companies recently washed its hands of perchloroethylene, the dry cleaning
chemical at the heart of about 170 cleaner site cleanups statewide.
MoreNature Conservancy HQ gets top green certification
September 27, 2012
IBJ Staff and Associated PressThe Nature Conservancy's energy-efficient Indiana headquarters has been certified with a top energy rating for innovations
that include three wind turbines.
MoreCommercialization priority for Lugar energy center
September 1, 2012
Chris O'MalleyIUPUI unit has ambitious plans even as namesake prepares to step down from long-held seat in Congress.
MoreIU researchers question economics of diesel hybrids
July 21, 2012
Fuel savings and environmental benefits might not be worth the higher cost of such vehicles.
MoreIndianapolis expects savings from sweeping energy project
April 28, 2012
Marc D. AllanThe city is guaranteed $7.5 million in savings over 15 years from a $18 million upgrade of city facilities, and the savings
are expected to accumulate further.
MoreCentral Indiana biodiesel producer files for bankruptcy
April 11, 2012
Scott OlsonE-biofuels LLC in Middletown has fallen into liquidation, listing debts of $17.3 million. The closing of the plant leaves
four remaining facilities in the state capable of producing biodiesel fuel.
MoreCARTER: Community enthusiasm palpable with eco causes
March 3, 2012
Tim Carter / Special to IBJIndianapolis is beginning to focus on environment, livability.
MoreHybrid-vehicle hopeful Bright Automotive folding
February 29, 2012
IBJ StaffBright Automotive Inc., an Anderson company that once hoped to become a major hybrid-vehicle player with hundreds of employees
in central Indiana, has called it quits after failing to land a $450 million government loan.
MoreAirport spending millions to protect rare bats
February 25, 2012
Chris O'MalleyThe Indianapolis Airport Authority board has approved a $504,872, two-year contract with Indiana State University to study
the federally endangered Myotis sodalis, which brings to $2.5 million what the airport has paid ISU since 2004 to track and
observe the minuscule mammals.
MoreCityWay designed to integrate retail, housing, hotel, YMCA
February 25, 2012
Marc D. AllanArchitects were told to push the envelope and integrate. Be mindful of where you are in the city and integrate well.
MoreBall State begins final phase of ambitious geothermal project
February 25, 2012
IBJ StaffEventually, the system will heat and cool 5.5 million square feet of buildings and save $2 million a year in operating costs.
MoreSeats from Bush Stadium to live on at bus stops
January 7, 2012
Cory SchoutenA local group has partnered with IndyGo to pay homage to one of the city’s great sports landmarks by installing Bush
Stadium's seats at bus stops all over the city.
MoreCity avoids foreign brands in adding to its fleet of hybrid vehicles
December 17, 2011
IBJ StaffThe Department of Public Works bought Ford Fusion hybrids after the purchase of Toyota's a few years ago stirred controversy.
MoreZeroing in on net-zero energy in Indianapolis
October 22, 2011
Marc D. AllanThe Holy Grail of energy efficiency has yet to arrive, but pieces are falling into place.
MoreIndianapolis neighborhood striving for LEED status
October 22, 2011
Scott OlsonDesignation to east-side project would go beyond building certification.
MoreSolar flop puts energy funding in limbo
October 15, 2011
Chris O'MalleyCompanies promising thousands of green jobs in Indiana are playing a high-stakes waiting game as federal officials consider
the fate of at least $600 million in loan guarantees.
MoreGreen roofs slow to take root in Indianapolis
October 15, 2011
Sam StallIndianapolis' movement toward installing green roofs on commercial buildings has advanced slowly but steadily, in spite of
a poor economy and the availability of cheaper (at least in the short run) alternatives.
MoreLilly slashes water use, reduces waste output
October 8, 2011
IBJ StaffBy 2013, Lilly hopes to reduce water intake another 5 percent, while reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills an additional
20 percent.
MoreCity seeks new operator for recycling program
October 4, 2011
Francesca JaroszIndianapolis is soliciting proposals for its drop-off recycling program with the aim of boosting participation in the initiative.
MoreAirport Authority picks local firms to develop 60-acre solar farm
September 20, 2011
IBJ StaffThe Indianapolis Airport Authority announced Tuesday that it has selected a joint venture of three locally based firms to
develop a 60-acre solar farm on airport property.
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The basic idea of nice apartments with parking and retail is a good one, but this design seems overwhelmingly big/tall for Broad Ripple. The size could be disguised a bit with lots of big trees/landscaping, but the complex is too massive to blend in easily. That section of canal between College and Westfield will also need to be upgraded on both sides. Nice apartments facing onto a nice promenade with shade trees/plantings could bring together the canal towpath/Monon recreation, the outdoor seating at existing restaurants, and this project into something that upgrades the whole area. A plan for the whole stretch makes more sense than facing nice new housing onto what looks like a ditch. Is there a plan? Does the public have input? Who pays? The apartment idea seems to be reasonable, but Whole Foods is not a good idea for appropriate retail. Besides the store being physically too big, there are already Fresh Market at 54xCollege and Whole Foods in Nora for fancy groceries. Good Earth and Kroger are within walking distance of the Shell site. There are at least 7 grocery stores within a safe bike ride. Whole Foods would add nothing but traffic congestion. This design is on the right track, but there needs to be more work done to ensure that it blends in with and enhances the existing community. A project that large will set a tone for that whole part of town. It could be a real asset, but only if done right.
I did not move to Zionsville to live in Carmel. This and the subsequent developments to follow will ensure a vanilla uniformity of strip malls and apartment buildings as we seek to bring our town down to the least common denominator. We were warned before recent elections that pro-development council members would make sure their friends (landowners and developers) would be able to make their millions off of the exploitation of Zionsville. Why in God's name would we sell out the best preserved small town in the State of Indiana?