City’s roster of cultural districts spikes from seven to 19
The move nearly triples the number of highlighted areas and recasts perceptions of what areas are worthy of recommending to visitors.
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Black residents near Indiana Avenue want projects in tune with neighborhood
A $70 million mixed-use proposal—later withdrawn—by Buckingham Cos. for property at 719 Indiana Ave. owned by the Walker Center met significant opposition.
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Lawrence plans Fort Harrison cultural district as a way to draw visitors
With a $5.85 million Lilly Endowment Inc. grant, the city of Lawrence and Arts for Lawrence are poised to launch a major project focused on the arts and the area’s military history.
Fishers district earns statewide arts, cultural designation
The Indiana Arts Commission Board voted to designate the Nickel Plate District in Fishers as a Statewide Cultural District, a designation held by only seven other communities in the state.
Madame Walker Theatre to get $15M renovation, operational help
An initiative involving Indiana University and the Lilly Endowment is set to provide a $15 million renovation to the historic Madame Walker Theatre Center while ensuring the historic landmark’s viability into the future.
Cultural Trail becomes unique drawing card for conventions and trade shows
The Indianapolis Cultural Trail was supposed to be a nice city amenity and promote a healthy lifestyle among downtown residents and visitors. But it’s become much more.
Entrepreneur a master of ‘creative renovation’
Tom Battista’s latest project is The Idle, a work-in-progress micro park between Fletcher Place and Fountain Square where visitors can contemplate downtown highway traffic.
$10M proposal adds to Broad Ripple apartment boom
The project, from local developer Zinkan & Barker Development Co., would feature up to 35 apartments and 7,000 square feet of ground-floor retail on the one-acre property now home to a billboard and small retail building on the east end of Broad Ripple Avenue.
Fountain Square landlord keeps duckpin bowling alive
The game has become a must-have-reservations attraction in the historic Fountain Square neighborhood and one of Indy's most original activities for corporate team-building, date night or a fun time out with friends.
City to barricade Broad Ripple street to help curb violence
Indianapolis officials plan to close a two-block portion of Broad Ripple Avenue to motor vehicles on Friday and Saturday nights for the rest of the summer.
‘Swarm Street’ sculpture not worth the wait
Had it been ready along with the rest of the commissioned artwork, the latest addition to the Indianapolis Cultural Trail might be seen in a more positive light.
Bikeshare program to launch downtown on Cultural Trail
The program has been dubbed Indiana Pacers Bikeshare, due to a gift from the team’s owner. Users will be able to rent bikes from 25 locations along the Cultural Trail.
Visit Indy to map city’s strategy for tourism
The $178,000 study will answer key questions about how the city can better connect its highlights, attract and please business and leisure travelers, and hook up with corporate partners.
Cultural Trail opens, fuels development
The trail officially opened in May at a cost of $63 million, including $6 million for a maintenance endowment.
Bike sharing lined up for downtown Cultural Trail
The city is prepared to award $1.5 million in federal funds to Wisconsin-based B-Cycle LLC, which would provide the service along the 8-mile route downtown.
DINING: Sandwich shop Fresco no mere supermarket sidebar
Third in a month-long series of Cultural Trail restaurant reviews.
LOU’S VIEWS: To learn about the Cultural Trail, walk it
While I’ve been bullish on the Cultural Trail, I realized recently that I haven’t actually walked it—at least, not all of it. Time to change that.
DINING: Second City-inspired pizzeria wants to be second to none
First in a month-long series of Indianapolis Cultural Trail restaurant reviews.
Defining the Indianapolis Cultural Trail
After more than a decade of planning, The Indianapolis Cultural Trail will have its official ribbon cutting May 10 with a coming-out party on May 11. And that’s when boosters and skeptics alike will be watching to see what exactly Indianapolis is going to do with its difficult-to-grasp landmark.
Mass Ave business owners split over proposed district tax
Opponents of a proposed tax to pay for improvements throughout the cultural district have accused tax advocates of rigging the proposal to ensure its passage.
Focal point for Mass Ave project: Huge electronic screen
The most striking feature of a proposed $43-million development along Mass Ave is a Times Square-style electronic screen that would wrap around the building's corner and rise more than three stories.