GARNER: Diversity leads to economic success
Creativity comes not from the brilliance of one person, or a singular “ah ha” moment, but from a collision of ideas.
Creativity comes not from the brilliance of one person, or a singular “ah ha” moment, but from a collision of ideas.
It would be easy to blame the economy for our blighted urban neighborhoods. True, these tough economic times have led to more vacant and foreclosed houses than we can count. But the key to revitalizing a neighborhood stretches far beyond boarded-up houses.
Most people muddle through, often learning the hard way. But those who are successful will point to
mentors who helped them find their way.
Later this summer, architects, urban planners, economists and hydrologists from around the city and around the nation will
come to Indianapolis to begin planning for the redevelopment of the area near 22nd Street and the Monon Trail. Known
as the American Institute of Architects Sustainable Design Assessment Team, it will work with neighborhood organizations
and city leaders to develop a renewal plan to turn this blighted area into a thriving neighborhood.