Monument Circle brainstorming

From Inertia to Inner Circle, by Jean-Baptiste Cuelle and Francois David, Paris.

Space for sidewalk cafes is available by reducing traffic to one lane. -

Nexus: Indianapolis, by Studio Three Architects, Muncie.

Features a pedestrian promenade from the monument to the Indiana Statehouse. -

Indianapolis Monument Nexus, by Kees Lokman and Conor O'Shea, Somerville, Mass.

An enclosed cafÉ

The design adds dramatic lighting and water features while removing clutter to allow for public attractions. -

Cross Modes of America, by Patrick Beyer, Dane Carlson, James DeChant, Derek Naber and Joe Smoker, Indianapolis.