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VIEWPOINT: Discuss CEO pay in the open
July 6, 2009
John GuyWhile transparency is a stated goal of many corporations, deliberations regarding distribution of shareholder property
to executives are not subject to light of day or to review. Instead, decision-making is camouflaged by
thousands of words that appear substantial but disclose little.
MoreGUY: What price company leadership?
June 29, 2009
John GuyThe folks who control executive compensation are often executives themselves. Boards must realize that their self-dealing,
self-benefiting ways are grossly out of line with the true value of one's contribution to a business and society.
MoreVIEWPOINT: CEOs, do you deserve your salaries?
June 22, 2009
John GuyAn exaggerated share of the nation's wealth is paid to CEOs of public companies, their minions and directors, through agreements
made inside boardrooms, by highly compensated individuals who commit shareholders' money and are not subject to effective
oversight.
MoreHENDERSON: Urban planning is local oxymoron
June 15, 2009
Tom HendersonNew neighborhood plopped in the middle of former cornfields are a disaster.
MoreBYERS: Stimulus for health care benefits should be lifestyle changes
June 8, 2009
Gayle L. ByersThe cost and severity of our state of health is not going to change until we do. No amount of cost-shifting or federal assistance
will stem this problem.
MoreRemove barriers to lower costs
June 1, 2009
Todd RobersonBy preserving residency as a condition to distribute booze, our Legislature is protecting Indiana's existing liquor distributors,
many of whom do business in neighboring states like Illinois and Michigan. This antiquated standard is anti-competitive and
ultimately means higher prices and reduced selection for Indiana residents.
MoreConsumers too connected to TV, telephone noise
May 25, 2009
Carol FaenziWhy are we so addicted to being "connected?" The cell phone, the BlackBerry, the television, all have "power off" buttons,
but maybe that's itâ??when we turn the power off, does the sense of being disconnected makes us feel less powerful?
MorePrepare for Indiana's low-carbon economy
May 18, 2009
Jesse KharbandaNo doubt the transition to a low-carbon economy will bring great challenges for Hoosier businesses, given how carbon-intensive
our society is. However, if we take proactive steps, Indiana can emerge as a standout success story.
MoreHere is a sustainable plan for the CIB
May 11, 2009
Brian WilliamsA vibrant Indianapolis powers a dynamic Indiana and the governor, the mayor and the members of the General Assembly should
all recognize that.
MoreRead my lips: Reform local government
May 4, 2009
John L. KraussWith the economy struggling, tax receipts falling and federal deficits soaring, there's more pressure than ever for government
cost-cutting. Yet most Indiana local government-reform efforts have died an ignoble death in two consecutive legislative sessions.
Why?
MoreCentral Indiana could lead economic recovery
April 27, 2009
Drew KlacikEvery day, we get more bad economic news. While I'm not smart enough to know when the global economy will rebound or how strong
the rebound will be, I do believe central Indiana and the Midwest are well-positioned to lead the recovery.
MoreDe-manufacturing can save resources
April 20, 2009
Tom HendersonAn industrywide bar-code identification system should be developed so that component objects used in manufacturing can be
easily devolved and reused.
MoreNot-for-profits: Treat donors as investors
April 13, 2009
Derrick FeldmannNonprofit organizations should treat their donors as shareholders because they invest in the organizations just as shareholders
do in public companies.
MoreBeware universal health care
April 6, 2009
Any administration considering a tax-funded universal health care system that is free at the point of delivery would do well to examine Britain's National Health Service.
In spite of criticism, Lilly saves lives
March 30, 2009
Steven J.My wife, Becky, is alive today because of Lilly and its trial drug Enzastaurin, a great surgeon, and a terrific team of local
doctors.
MoreA love letter (and plea) about supporting local arts
March 23, 2009
Carol FaenziWhen was the last time you took your child or teen-ager to hear classical music, or see a contemporary dance performance a
la Dance Kaleidoscope? When was the last time you went to see a play?
MoreManage your way through this recession
March 16, 2009
Jon FordThe job of a CEO has never been tougher.
MoreGirl Scouts taught lifelong lessons
March 2, 2009
Rebecca BaerSome of Indiana's most high-profile women have something in common beyond their gender and community status: They were Girl
Scouts.
MoreHoosier architects need to reach out globally
February 16, 2009
Drew WhiteIndianapolis-area architects are missing out on a wealth of outsourced design work for construction projects.
More'Green' design is sensible in era of great uncertainty
February 16, 2009
Fred GreenContrary to fears, environmentally friendly construction isn't expensive.
MoreAre we victims of 'group think'?
February 16, 2009
John Guy"Group think," a powerful and controlling force, was present as the Capital Improvement Board built Lucas Oil Stadium and
Eli Lilly and Co. developed and marketed Zyprexa.
MoreNot-for-profit governance needs to be taken seriously
February 9, 2009
Michael AlerdingMany boards of directors have not taken to heart their responsibilities, opting instead for the easier route of trusting management
and operating personnel.
MoreCity loses a Japanese pioneer
February 2, 2009
Gary WeirRev. Itoko Maeda was a citizen of the world, Japanese by birth, American by choice and also a Hoosier who did a tremendous
amount to teach the people of this state Japanese and Japanese culture.
MoreFeeling like a true American, at last
January 26, 2009
Robert PattersonI never felt like a true American. Sure, I believe in freedom, democracy, the rule of law and the precepts put forth in the
Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. These are beautifully crafted, heartfelt words and documents hammered out
and written by men
of truly great intent.
MoreBarack Obama's new new thing
January 19, 2009
Tom HendersonTip O'Neill once said, "All politics is local." I watched my sister and even my bookkeeper—who hadn't voted
in decades—cheer
when Barack Obama rose far above John McCain in November. Clearly, there was a mandate and Obama's oratory and messages
seemed to inspire voters across the country.
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First, the Athenaeum is going to have to get past the hurdle with the Lockerbie residents and the agreement that the parcel would be residential. Second, and in my opinion, this prime piece of property should include parking, PLUS, a black box theater(s), some market rate and affordable artist housing and a plan to renovate and reconfigure the second story theater. I would negotiate to add the DeHaan property surface parking lot into the development mix, place a one story surface parking garage on the DeHaan lot on the street level (for the Dehaan tenants use during the daytime) and add a second story to the garage that would become an addition to the current second story theater and then change the direction of the theater by moving the stage across the alley and on top of the DeHaan lot parking. You can add all the stage elements that are currently missing from the Athenaeum stage to make it more attractive for use by Ballet, Opera and traveling productions. Plus, the theater changes would probably help solve some of the soundproofing issues. Alas,it does not seem to be a part of the strategic plan to conduct a study to determine best use of the property. Seems like the current plan is a quick and easy move that ignores the property best use/potential and any strategic property planning for the effect on future generations.
I recall that MSA's pilings are still in the ground and hard to remove. It’s not likely any proposal will include significant underground construction/parking because of this. Start adding 2 floors of retail, 8 floors of parking and 5-10 floors of possible hotel, and/or 10-20 floors of residential, and you are at 30 floors already with possible expansion of all the uses. But then again I could be wrong.
Accoriding to their website there is no deadline to the Do Not Call list. What is this article referring to??
On what planet are they entitled to this largesse from the stockholders? These people make multi-million dollar salaries: Pay for your own personal travel.
It matters because they're already paid enormously fat salaries: Pay for your own personal travel. Being "taxed on it" isn't a valid excuse--so what? They're still being gifted a raft of luxury perks from somebody else's money on top of an enormous, lavish salary.