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This just in… Red Line construction to begin soonWork on the bus rapid transit system known as the Red Line should begin by the end of June, now that IndyGo has received $75 million in federal “Small Starts” grant funding. The work will begin on the southern portion of the route which ends from [Read More...]
This just in… Pacers Bikeshare to expand with help from federal grantWhen news of the Pacers Bikeshare program first emerged in 2014, residents of Urban Times neighborhoods such as Cottage Home, Woodruff Place and The Old Northside wanted a piece of the two-wheeled action. The original installation, however, focused [Read More...]
This just in: Downtown continues to post strong growth numbersA closer examination of Downtown’s health and well-being will be featured in the June issue of Urban Times, which will hit the streets the weekend of May 19-20. Downtown continues to be in a growth mode, according to numbers announced at the annual [Read More...]
This just in… IndyFringe chosen to lead TOTS space into the futureThe two stages operated for many years by Theatre on the Square – but having been dark since last August when the TOTS organization collapsed – will once again host live entertainment. The two stages will now be known as The District Theatre, and [Read More...]
Whole Foods enters Downtown grocery sceneWhole Foods opened its long-awaited store at 320 E. Market St. on Wednesday, March 21, in the newly completed 360 Market Square. The 40,000 square foot grocery includes the Market Square Taproom, with 20 taps of beers from Indiana brewmasters at [Read More...]
This just in… Santorini Greek Kitchen to close March 31Taki and Jeanette, owners of the Fountain Square restaurant announced the closing and offered an explanation to their followers on Facebook recently. They also laid out some plans to continue offering Taki’s food through Santorini Greek [Read More...]
This just in… Children’s Museum launches Saturday series for Sports Legends ExperienceEach of the individual elements which comprise the newly opened Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis will have a day of celebration in a Saturday morning series which began March 24. Each segment [Read More...]
This just in… Garfield Park Conservatory to welcome Orchids in AprilThe Garfield Park Conservatory will be alive with color on Saturday and Sunday, April 21-22, for the annual juried show of the Central Indiana Orchid Society. The show will include displays from six orchid societies from Louisville, Cincinnati, [Read More...]
Recent Blogs
Building a Better BikewayJust over two years ago, Indianapolis built its fist “parking protected bike lane.” The purpose behind this bike lane was to demonstrate that parking could be used as a means of protection from moving traffic on Pennsylvania Street and was [Read More...]
RETAIL POP-UP INITIATIVE, ST’ART UP 317, LAUNCHEDBy Catherine Esselman, real estate development director St’Art Up 317, a window of opportunity for creativity and retail activation in Downtown Indianapolis The month of May in Downtown Indianapolis is unlike any other. The streets come alive with a [Read More...]