The Indianapolis Star

Indiana State Sen. Luke Kenley thinks the state's redevelopment agencies have too much freedom to approve spending on large projects and has proposed a bill to curb their power, but the state House has refused to hear the bill.

Hundreds of townships in Indiana serve fewer than 1,000 people each, prompting some government officials to call for consolidation to reduce wasted resources.

Voters in Indiana were set to vote on a referendum to raise money for an ambitious $2.4 billion transit plan, but now the state's Republican leaders say they'll block the effort.

Bike lanes and sharrows are being added to more streets in Indianapolis, which is a fairly new concept for the city and its drivers.

Indianapolis has a growing problem with abandoned houses. To fight the blight, they're now selling the homes online.

High rates of accidents and few bike lanes make Indianapolis a dangerous place to ride a bike, according to this article.

Lawmakers in Indiana have approved an incentive program that seeks to attract filmmakers to the state, a move that overrides a veto by Governor Mitch Daniels.

Civic groups in Indianapolis are pushing city officials to consider streetcars downtown.

The state of Indiana has announced plans to purchase more than 150 miles of abandoned railways, much of which is slated to become greenspace.

An analysis of census data has shown that the shape of the mass migration from New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina was largely determined by race.

Supporters and critics of a proposal to build a new 75-mile bypass road around Indianapolis debate whether the new road will help or hurt the city.

A $15 million donation launches the distinctive Indianapolis Cultural Trail toward construction.

The suburban community of Carmel, Indiana, has big redevelopment plans. Though not in opposition to the proposals, some residents worry about the development encroaching on established neighborhoods, and question the direction of the city's growth.

Developers in Indianapolis want to bring retail to its downtown canal, an area already busy with visitors and concentrated with housing. They're looking at San Antonio's River Walk for inspiration and advice.

Will Simon's plan for new headquarters preserve a view of the state capitol?

Some observers warn that a large new "town center" development -- slated for a rural Indiana county -- may be more sprawl than smart growth.

While Indianapolis wants to become a life-sciences hotspot by 2020 under a new regional plan, historic - and abandoned - Bush Stadium could be the key to development.

The Indianapolis area could see the region's first rapid-transit line as soon as 2011, serving as many as 20,000 to 30,000 people on a Northeast route that will connect Hamilton County with downtown.

What is the magic formula for high-quality urban design? Indianapolis' Urban Design Oversight Committee has preliminary answers.

Indianapolis releases it's new regional plan, "Building a World-Class Downtown: Indianapolis Regional Center Plan 2020."