For about two years, a lack of parking has delayed a condo conversion at the historic Walsingham Apartments 
(pictured here, courtesy of Indiana Historical Society) at
Delaware and 16th streets. But now, an agreement in the works could allow the completion of the $1.1 million project. The
building owner, Carlos Figueroa, is working with the Herron-Morton Place Foundation on a deal to tear down part of the neighboring
foundry building, which the Foundation owns, and use it for parking. The Walsingham owner would then help pay for renovations
of the remainder of the foundry building. The deal still must win approval from the Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission.
Figueroa said seven of the nine condo units already have been reserved.
(pictured here, courtesy of Indiana Historical Society) at
Delaware and 16th streets. But now, an agreement in the works could allow the completion of the $1.1 million project. The
building owner, Carlos Figueroa, is working with the Herron-Morton Place Foundation on a deal to tear down part of the neighboring
foundry building, which the Foundation owns, and use it for parking. The Walsingham owner would then help pay for renovations
of the remainder of the foundry building. The deal still must win approval from the Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission.
Figueroa said seven of the nine condo units already have been reserved.
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A parking lot does not appear to fit in with that agreement/award. Will the City and/or the neighborhood that lobbied for neighborhood retail object to an condo parking lot along 16th street?
If the buildings both fell in on themselves, how would it be better for the neighborhood (and how would historic preservation be enhanced)? Parking is a necessary evil in the city, and there are ways to make it fit in context.
Please don't leave it a lot, I'm sure the foundry is big enough for a three-4 story garage.
So, go ahead... save a paradise and put up a parking lot.