Arsenal Park Upgrades
Indy Parks is prepared to invest some of its limited capital budget in Arsenal Park, 1400 E. 46th St. Plans call for replacing a dated splash pad and adding amenities like shade structures, benches, and […more…]
Developments
Broad Ripple Mixed-Use Project
A proposed development along the Red Line bus rapid transit corridor in Broad Ripple promises to be a significant mixed-use project. According to documents filed with the City, Midtown Development Partners LLC wants to construct […more…]
Transformative Development Takes Time
by Thomas P. Healy The October resignation of Mapleton-Fall Creek Development Corporation (MFCDC) executive director Leigh Riley Evans is just one of a series of setbacks that has beset Central @ 29, the long-anticipated redevelopment […more…]
Nonprofits Add Affordable Housing Options
Midtown embraces housing built specifically for low-income households as part of an equitable development strategy to sustain mixed-income neighborhoods. From its Midtown headquarters on Washington Boulevard, the Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership (INHP) helps increase affordable […more…]
Children’s Museum to raze North Meridian properties
by Thomas P. Healy Demolition is in store for two Meridian Street properties owned by TRex Enterprises LLC, a development company formed by The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis to handle its real estate portfolio. Both […more…]
Red Line Construction Update
Construction of the Red Line continues, and in mid-July final lane configurations are being placed on College Avenue and Meridian Street. This includes complete new pavement markings and installation of the mountable median. Left-turn restrictions […more…]
Bob Behning: ‘Dollar Law’ Changemaker
by Thomas P. Healy Indiana Rep. Bob Behning (R-91), a long-time advocate of education reform, authored House Enrolled Act 1641, which modified the state’s “Dollar Law.” Behning took time during a trip to China with […more…]
Fire Station 16 Update
After receiving the necessary administrative approvals, Third Street Ventures (TSV) can move ahead with plans to redevelop the former fire station located at 5555 N. Illinois St. On March 18, the City-County Council affirmed a […more…]
Raphael Health Center Expands Footprint and Services
A 6,800-square-foot addition to the federally qualified Raphael Health Center enables the community-based nonprofit organization to broaden its comprehensive health care services to persons of all ages, regardless of their health insurance status or ability […more…]
Broad Ripple Park Community Center Redevelopment
On April 3, the Metropolitan Development Commission (MDC) voted to adopt Resolution No. 2019-R-020. The Department of Metropolitan Development (DMD) is now authorized to lease the Broad Ripple Park Family Center, 1426 Broad Ripple Ave., […more…]
