We applaud the move by certain Democrats on the City-County Council last month to advance a proposal to expand the downtown tax increment financing district. Now we’re counting on the full council to pass it when it’s eligible for consideration at the council’s Sept. 17 meeting.
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is in a mess that will be hard to recover from, but it’s not too late for the symphony’s depleted management, the musicians and the community to rally and save one of the city’s top cultural attractions before it’s permanently crippled.
Investors heaped criticism on former WellPoint Inc. CEO Angela Braly and called for her ouster in the weeks leading up to her resignation Aug. 28, but her leadership of the health-insurance giant might not be judged so harshly once the smoke clears.
New research from national advocacy group Americans for the Arts aims to prove that local arts organizations enrich us all, literally as well as figuratively.
One measure provides health care benefits to the domestic partners of city employees. The other, known as Complete Streets, requires that projects be designed to accommodate pedestrians, bicyclists and public transportation, not just cars.
Republican Mayor Greg Ballard’s aides says delayed action on funding proposals could jeopardize pending economic development proposals.
Education reform in Indiana has come to a point where lawmakers need to find ways to attract more of the best and brightest into one of the most important of occupations, particularly as baby boomers retire.
It’s puzzling that Indianapolis doesn’t demand more of those who shape its built environment.
The city unveiled the Indy Rezone plan July 5, and it’s clear from the top of the project flow chart that fresh perspectives are welcome.
Hamilton County motorists may be forgiven the occasional bout of road rage this summer.
It remains to be seen what will happen to BrightPoint’s 1,300 employees in the Indianapolis area.
For a guy with a legendary competitive streak, Bird was remarkably willing to suffer losses in the short term as part of his larger strategy of rebuilding the franchise.
Purdue University, known for its outstanding academic programs, has long sought a higher national profile. Choosing Mitch Daniels as its president should go a long way toward achieving that goal.
A school district where fewer than half the students pass state-standardized tests isn’t getting the job done.
Extending coverage sends message about inclusion.
Indianapolis’ urban design guidelines are intended to create an environment that is appealing to those who live, work and shop here. That, in turn, creates demand, providing an opportunity for future investment while protecting investments already in place.
The Indiana Pacers have returned to relevance in the NBA and in the eyes of local fans.
It’s great to see such an impressive team of corporate and civic heavy-hitters working together to ensure a bright future for one of central Indiana’s most iconic businesses.
We were never of the opinion that Sen. Richard Lugar was out of touch with Hoosiers, or that his ability to reach across the aisle to solve a problem was a strike against him.
A conversation is starting about the health of this city’s urban core that everyone in the region should join.
