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Historic Preservation
Architectural gems in Indianapolis
April 20, 2013
These jewels help distinguish some of downtown's best-dressed buildings.
MoreMonument Circle face-lift set to move forward
April 4, 2013
Kathleen McLaughlinThe city recently signed a $555,750 contract with a local firm for design work on the Circle, leading to a two-year repaving
project with other improvements.
MoreBill would expand state’s historic preservation tax credit
March 29, 2013
The Statehouse FileLegislation that was killed last year after passing the Indiana House has been revived this session in hopes of spurring more
historic renovation across the state.
MoreArson damages at Indy Catholic church reach $400K
February 27, 2013
Associated PressIndianapolis Metro Police Department Sgt. Linda Jackson said Wednesday that heavy smoke damage had increased the damages from
an early estimate of $15,000.
MoreCollectors snap up Bush Stadium's salvaged seats
February 22, 2013
Cory SchoutenIndianapolis sports fans and collectors lined up Thursday to buy seats salvaged from Bush Stadium, snapping up more than 300
in the first day of the three-day sale — six times as many as organizer People for Urban Progress had expected for the
entire offering.
MoreDowntown projects face crucial hurdles
February 12, 2013
Tom HartonTwo downtown apartment projects seek critical government approvals in the next month, while another commercial project
is on track to start this year.
MoreIrvington groups save landmark from demolition
December 26, 2012
Dan HumanThe former post office at Washington Street and Ritter Avenue once anchored a commercial hub in the historic neighborhood.
About $400,000 in repairs are expected before the groups attempt to flip the property for a new use.
MorePendleton turns to past to revitalize its downtown
December 14, 2012
Associated PressThe town 25 miles northeast of Indianapolis was approved for the state's branch of Main Street, a project of the National
Trust for Historic Preservation, aimed at helping communities revitalize their downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts.
MoreSite of historic church being shopped for retail development
December 4, 2012
Tom HartonThe 4.5-acre site of the St. John United Church of Christ is back on the market following the settlement earlier this year
of a lawsuit between the church and the city.
MoreMilhaus buying site for more downtown apartments
October 9, 2012
Tom HartonThe local developer has agreed to purchase the former Mitchell & Scott industrial complex in the 600 block of College
Avenue and is in the process of pulling together a plan for the site.
MoreDeveloper targets long-empty College Avenue retail building
October 2, 2012
Tom HartonTeagen Development Inc. has a purchase agreement for the 6,600-square-foot building at 1101 N. College Ave., rescuing it from
an attempt—since withdrawn—to demolish the structure.
MoreSenior housing slated for old Lawrence school building
September 21, 2012
Scott OlsonThe Whitsett Group plans to invest $6.5 million to convert the building on East 46th Street into 60 senior housing units.
The Lawrence Township school district put the structure on the block, and Whitsett submitted the winning bid.
MoreHistoric Market Street building gets new owner
August 21, 2012
Tom HartonThe Corydon Group bought 125 W. Market St. Aug. 2 and will occupy the 4,200-square-foot top floor of the three-story building
after renovations are finished in early November.
MoreIndiana Landmarks still trying to save pre-Civil War home
August 14, 2012
Tom HartonThe Cotton-Ropkey House was built in 1850 and features Greek Revival and Italianate features, including six-over-six windows,
walnut floors and crown moldings.
MoreCity Market hopes catacombs tours spur interest in redevelopment
August 11, 2012
Ellen Kobe
City Market officials are giving public tours of the catacombs beneath the marketplace, in the hope that someone
will be interested in transforming the 20,000-square-foot space into a restaurant or event venue.
CIB mulling sale of historic downtown building
July 10, 2012
Scott OlsonThe Capital Improvement Board has owned the Ober building, at 107 S. Pennsylvania St. near Bankers Life Fieldhouse, since
1999. Members on Monday voted to begin soliciting bids.
MoreRivoli Theatre finally cleared for comeback
July 3, 2012
Tom HartonA legal battle that had threatened the east-side landmark has been settled, and a $300,000 grant has been secured to begin
stabilizing it.
MoreAngie's List CEO Oesterle grows east-side footprint
June 9, 2012
Kathleen McLaughlinBill Oesterle’s firm Henry Amalgamated has purchased 48 properties in the Holy Cross neighborhood from 2006 through
this May. Nearly 40 percent of those purchases have been made since Angie’s List struck a $7.1 million incentives deal
with the city of Indianapolis in October.
MoreStudy proposed on future of Anderson's Wigwam gym
June 6, 2012
Associated PressAn architect is proposing a study for finding a new use for Anderson's closed Wigwam gymnasium, possibly turning it into
a convention center.
MoreCity, development group agree to protect Mallory site
May 8, 2012
Tom HartonThose seeking the historic designation hope the four-acre industrial complex will be a catalyst for redevelopment of a stretch
of East Washington Street.
MoreDomes hold mystique for philanthropist Cook
April 22, 2012
Associated PressGayle Cook marvels at grand churches, courthouses and certainly, the awe-inspiring 200-foot-diameter dome above the West Baden
Springs Hotel that she and her late husband, Bill, restored and reopened in the summer of 2007.
MoreEffort to save Rivoli Theatre faces another delay
April 10, 2012
Tom HartonThe theater, at 3155 E. 10th St., has the potential to be a catalyst for further redevelopment of the corridor if the not-for-profit
that owns it can win complete control of the 1927 structure and stabilize it.
MoreCitizens not ready to get behind historic designation for Central Canal
April 7, 2012
Chris O'MalleyPreservationists want protections for the historic waterway, but the utility that just bought it is afraid National Register
status will cause unintended consequences.
MoreCook Group to restore southern Indiana movie theater
April 4, 2012
Associated PressBloomington-based medical device maker Cook Group announced Tuesday it would restore the 750-seat Tivoli Theatre in downtown
Spencer, which was built in 1928 and boarded up in 1999.
MorePenn Arts owner buys historic apartment building
March 31, 2012
The Piccadilly, at 16th and Pennsylvania streets, will undergo a historically sensitive renovation of its 58 units.
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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.