As one of Indy’s up-and-coming neighborhoods, Fountain Square is a prime example of what can happen when a community works together for positive change. The recent revitalization of the neighborhood has been thanks to a motivated group of community activists … Continue reading
HobNob 2013 Economic Growth Summit and Reception Date: Thursday Sep. 05th, 2013 Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Venue: Indiana Historical Society — 450 W Ohio St 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Economic Growth Summit 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 … Continue reading
WHO: Mayor Greg Ballard, Lieutenant Governor Susan Ellspermann, Congressman André Carson, Gina Sheets, Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture,Phil Votaw, Executive Director of the Westside Community Development Corporation Paul Lightfoot, CEO of BrightFarms WHAT: Announce plans for a state-of … Continue reading
The Northeastside of Indianapolis is an area that has its assets and disadvantages like any other neighborhood in the city, yet residents and community stakeholders aren’t satisfied with the status quo. They would like to see the area reach its full potential. Continue reading
On Saturday, June 8, from noon until 5 p.m., the block of East Washington Street between Rural and Oxford will be transformed. Residents, volunteers, artists, businesses, and neighborhood organizations will change the current configuration of five traffic lanes and vacant lots into a vision of what could be: pedestrian-friendly, tree-lined sidewalks, enhanced transit stops, outdoor dining, public seating, public art, and a mix of small commercial storefronts and businesses – even a protected cycle track. Continue reading
Thanks to overwhelming community response to a recent fundraiser event, a 110-year-old commercial building at 5502 E. Washington St. that originally housed the Irvington Post Office is one step closer to being restored. Continue reading
I recently participated in a planning session for downtown Indianapolis that included cultural and civic leaders who I would generally consider very pro-urban Indianapolis. As the conversation turned toward the urgent need to recruit more taxpayers into city neighborhoods, one of my colleagues stated that it really wasn’t practical to raise a middle-class family in the city, and many others agreed. Continue reading
We hear it all the time…..”man we love your new space, but parking is a real challenge!” But who said a car was the only way to come see us here at The Platform? It’s pretty amazing how accessible we are … Continue reading
After a year of planning, a new effort to build a local food economy that promotes access to healthy and nutritious food and creates jobs for Indianapolis residents is set to launch. The Indy Food Council will unveil its vision … Continue reading
On Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 5:30pm, please join us at The Platform, 202 East Market Street, to hear and participate as PNC and LISC present a panel of local education leaders to discuss how their work is affecting Indy’s neighborhoods. In … Continue reading