Well, where do we begin? What about HB 1347 recently introduced by the state of Indiana — aimed at undermining … More
Author: Jeffery Tompkins
A devotee of urban development in Indianapolis.
At Last, the Cultural Trail Expands!
The Indianapolis Cultural Trail is expanding – and increasing Indianapolis’ stature as the pacemaker for protected cycle-tracks in the U.S.
The Future Skyline of Indianapolis
Indianapolis will soon offer a thicker skyline.
Red Line, I Love You, But You’re Bringing Me Down
[Author’s note: Since this article was published, weekday and weekend service has been substantially better on the Red Line going … More
What Do The Children Want? TOD, Probably
Surface parking along the Red Line?
Plan to Spend Time in New PlanIndy Site
Takeaways from the transportation layers on the new PlanIndy site
More Renderings of Canal Hotel Project
Yet another downtown hotel project.
5 Possible Locations for a Downtown Indy Target
A downtown Indianapolis Target seems inevitable. Where will it go?
Photo Update of Downtown Developments
A recent look at developments under construction.
What Does a Scooter Lane Look Like?
Midspeed, multi-modal lanes can be a solution.
8 Projects That Will Transform Indianapolis
As home of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” and the “Crossroads of America”, Indianapolis is reinventing itself in the 21st … More
Back in the Lime-light: Return of Scooters Is a Coup for City
The city and the scooters have reached a tentative deal. What’s next?
On Mass Ave’s Future: a post by Gary Reiter, President of IndyFringe Board
*The following was left as a comment on our previous story on Mass Ave’s future and I thought it poignant … More
Mass Ave and the Failure of Success
Diversity is important – especially for businesses.
City Leaders Shouldn’t Kneel For Anthem
A week or two back, there was a bit of fervor on SkyscraperCity’s Indianapolis Development sub-forum (a great arena for … More
A Positive Redlining
Contrary to historic Redlining, which was horrible, Indianapolis begins a new chapter this upcoming week with its own Red Line. … More
Added Lanes on North Split Are (Probably) Happening Because It’d Be Safer?
(Scott Manning is INDOT’s Communications director.) …And suddenly, the state department charged with transportation is ensnarled in debates over safety. … More
Pacers Bikeshare Expansion
Yesterday, Indianapolis leaders announced an expansion of the popular Pacers bikeshare system. Planned to double both the number of bikes … More
INDOT: The Great Provider (of Lip Service)
Since we last left off, there was a bit of contention between INDOT’s tentacle of car-centric doublethink, Mr. Scott Manning, … More
rebuild and reset
After a year hiatus, Indyimby will be returning in 2018 – rebranded and fresh with new perspective. Stay tuned.
16th Street Momentum Continues
Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) has received five bids for its 4.5-acre property on East 16th Street. All proposals include a … More
HoosierUrbanist
Check out this new blog devoted to urbanism in Indianapolis!
Pulliam Square Phase II Update
According to IBJ’s Scott Olsen, an updated proposal for Pulliam Square’s second phase should be filed by March. As for … More
Ransom Place | Mixed-use residential | Approved
We were waiting to see how the fight for this project turned out before writing anything about it, but, due to … More
The Wilshaw | Main and 16th | Mixed-use, hotel
Set to transform downtown Speedway, Wilshaw is a mixed-use development anchored by an unannounced hotel. The proposal calls for 10 condos, … More
