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Symphony shrinking from greatness
September 8, 2012
The recent proposals [Sept. 3 IBJ] by the board of directors and the compliant management of the Indianapolis Symphony
Orchestra to “save” it will only lead to its demise if implemented.
MoreAnother CDC fan
September 8, 2012
Thank you for running the [Sept. 3 Forefront] remarks from Sam Odle about the important role that community development corporations
play in tackling the challenge of rebuilding our neighborhoods.
MoreToo many TIFs
September 8, 2012
“Carl” [Aug. 20 Taft column] most likely would have taken the job in another factory at lower wages and taken
night classes to train for a better job. He needs the income to support his family.
MoreKeep elections clean
September 8, 2012
Bruce Hetrick [Aug. 27 IBJ] thinks Republicans are trying to suppress votes of Democrats.
MoreInformed beats hype
September 6, 2012
In the same [Aug. 27 Hetrick column] that tells the reader how “…citizens of third-world countries line up for
miles, hours and even days to cast ballots…” he also tells the reader that votes in the United States are being
suppressed because we close the polls at 6:00?
MoreNew leadership must tackle debt
September 1, 2012
The most important issue in this election year is our massive debt and its effect on jobs and the economy.
MoreCorrecting Kahlo
August 25, 2012
After reading Chris O’Malley’s [Aug. 13] article “More trees to get the ax along Central Canal,” I
wondered what compelled him to include such a liberal amount of speculations of local antagonist Clarke Kahlo when so many
credible sources are available for comment.
MoreCut Pacers subsidies
August 25, 2012
Bill Herrick’s op-ed “Run government like a business” [Aug. 20] called for government to take a less-active
role in the affairs of business and to run itself like a business. I couldn’t agree more.
MoreA better sun?
August 18, 2012
In the [July 30] “On the Record” section, there was a story about Indianapolis Power & Light Co. awarding
a 15-year contract to buy 30 megawatts of solar power from Sunrise Energy Ventures.
MoreSome food trucks are nuisances
August 18, 2012
The [Aug. 13] story about food trucks was interesting, noting that Barnes & Thornburg attorney Crystal Williams stated
food trucks must comply with local regulations.
MoreVague language in institutional investing
August 18, 2012
Kathleen McLaughlin’s [July 28] story about state fund investing reminded of a problem in institutional investing today:
vague and imprecise language.
MoreBenner again misses mark
August 11, 2012
Once again, Bill Benner [July 30] misses a key point in the NCAA’s handling of Penn State when he applauds the NCAA’s
“courage and swift response” in his hypothetical reaction to it being his son subjected to sodomy in the Penn
State locker room showers.
MoreLocal legislators should lead on transit
August 4, 2012
A vibrant mass transit system is an essential next step to encourage economic development, improve quality of life and make
Indianapolis more inviting.
MoreDesign is critical
August 4, 2012
Even something as mundane as a parking garage can make a first impression to a visitor.
MoreNCAA hit innocents
August 4, 2012
The NCAA president and executive board overstepped their authority by imposing very harsh penalties on the Penn State football
program and by extension on the entire university.
More'Pocket guide' was spin
July 28, 2012
Rather than a pocket guide to the Supreme Court ruling (it did accomplish that, sort of) [Rusthoven, July 9], this is a pocket
guide to the laboriously crafted Republican response to the Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act.
MoreKennedy wrong on Sharia
July 28, 2012
Sheila Kennedy [July 16] discusses the Islam of her imagination, the Islam of every progressive’s dreams, Islam without
several of its crucial features and articles of belief—holy war, martyrdom and the treatment of non-believers.
MoreKennedy misunderstands Sharia law
July 28, 2012
Sheila Suess Kennedy’s July 16 op-ed “This time, Sharia law misunderstood” contains numerous misconceptions
and errors about the legislation she purports to address, American Laws for American Courts (ALAC). Space permits me to address
only three.
MoreUnleash Indy 500 cars
July 28, 2012
Great [July 9 Styring column] on the Speedway. I hope those in control of that magnificent and historic venue take those thoughts
to mind. He who builds the fastest car wins. Let them build the fastest car.
MoreJobs critical for ex-cons
July 28, 2012
We applaud the IBJ and Kathleen McLaughlin for the July 9 cover story, “Should Indy ban ‘the box’?”
MoreCross leaves legacy
July 28, 2012
On behalf of the Fairbanks Hospital board of directors, I want to commend IBJ for its July 9 article about Helene
Cross and her remarkable leadership as president and CEO of Fairbanks.
MoreDomestic partner benefits unwise use of tax dollars
July 21, 2012
After listening to the testimony during the June 5 City-County Council committee meeting, and speaking with both supporters
and opponents of the proposed domestic partner benefits, I noticed a common theme of “this will make Indianapolis more
competitive.” This is untrue.
MoreLaikin blazed trail
July 14, 2012
I cut my teeth after college in the early years at BrightPoint working for Bob Laikin's enterprise.
MoreJefferson, conservatism don't always mix well
July 14, 2012
One should generally be skeptical of conservatives quoting Thomas Jefferson in aid of their positions.
MoreParking enforcement overstated
July 7, 2012
Sensors in Indianapolis do not alert an enforcement officer when time on a meter has expired.
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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?