Latest Posts for The Downtown Lowdown
Noise barriers the latest debate in ‘North Split’ projectA series of public meetings having been completed, officials of the Indiana Department of Transportation hope to decide by this coming spring if noise barriers will be part of the redesign of the “North Split” of the Downtown interstates. Four [Read More…]
THIS JUST IN: Central Avenue bridge reopens after over 2½ yearsRelief has come to Downtown commuters with Friday’s reopening of the Central Avenue Bridge over Fall Creek. Thirty-two months after being closed for a complete reconstruction, the historic bridge was scheduled to be open to traffic by afternoon rush [Read More…]
This just in: Vote now on new color for Canal pedestrian bridgeThe four choices: gold, blue, green, orange. The Downtown Canal’s Walnut Street Pedestrian Bridge is getting a long-overdue makeover — including essential repairs, lighting, landscaping, and a NEW coat of paint. The Department of Metropolitan [Read More…]
Kennedy King Memorial Initiative to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. During MLK Day of ServicePeople should follow Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s example and honor his life through a time of reflection, conversation and service to others. That’s the idea behind the MLK Day of Service, which will be observed on Monday, Jan. 21, by the Kennedy [Read More…]
This just in: Final public input sought for Bikeshare expansion planOfficials with the Indianapolis Cultural Trail are now gathering final public comment on the 2019 expansion plan which will add 23 new Pacers Bikeshare stations and approximately 275 new bikes in summer 2019. The expansion will almost double the [Read More…]
Local organizations get major grants from Lilly EndowmentA major grant initiative by Lilly Endowment promises to boost the arts and cultural initiatives of 17 organizations – with the Near Eastside and the Garfield Park areas among the prime recipients. Lilly Endowment officials revealed the results of [Read More…]
Red Line construction work comes to Virginia AvenueHere’s the latest construction update from IndyGo, issued on Monday, Nov. 26: VIRGINIA AVENUE TRAFFIC IMPACTS: Starting Nov. 15, Red Line construction crews will move to Virginia Avenue to begin preparations for station foundation work. On or [Read More…]
This just in… Two Innovative INHP programs create new affordable homeownership opportunitiesThe Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership has launched two programs to assist those with low-to-moderate income – and combat against the market factors that may be holding back some people from purchasing or rehabbing a home in the [Read More…]
Cottage Home singled out by mayor’s programOctober is always a big month in Cottage Home, which hosts what is one of the city’s biggest and longest-running block parties this month. It’s an even bigger month this year – because Mayor Joe Hogsett has named Cottage Home the city’s [Read More…]
This just in… State ‘rethinks’ I-65/70 North Split projectThe Indiana Department of Transportation has unveiled its “preliminary preferred alternative” to reconstruct the I-65/I-70 North Split – a plan which will not add through lanes and will, state officials said, minimize the footprint of the [Read More…]
Former hardware store to be home for Big Brothers Big SistersRenovation work is expected to begin this month at the building at 1433 N. Meridian St. which will serve as the new home of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana. The non-profit organization, now housed about 15 blocks north, provides children [Read More…]
Portraits honor strong neighborsThe strength and resilience of six African Americans who reside in and have spent their lives loving the Monon16 neighborhood have been commemorated in murals. The works by Abi Ogle, Greatriarchs of Monon16, were formally unveiled by the Harrison [Read More…]
This just in… SEND to invest $1.5 million in affordable housingThis information came to Urban Times after the August 2018 went to press. Southeast Neighborhood Development – which has taken some criticism for its sale of the Wheeler Arts Community, to be converted into market-rate apartments – posted a response [Read More…]