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Indianapolis Fights Blight With Site
Indianapolis has a growing problem with abandoned houses. To fight the blight, they're now selling the homes online.
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Biking In Indianapolis Like 'Russian Roulette'
High rates of accidents and few bike lanes make Indianapolis a dangerous place to ride a bike, according to this article.
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Indiana Approves Movie Incentive Plan
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.
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Indy Joneses for Streetcars
Civic groups in Indianapolis are pushing city officials to consider streetcars downtown.
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Turning Abandoned Railways To Greenspace In Indiana
The state of Indiana has announced plans to purchase more than 150 miles of abandoned railways, much of which is slated to become greenspace.
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More Blacks Left New Orleans After Katrina
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.
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Indianapolis Debates Building New Beltway
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.
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Connecting The Dots In Indianapolis
A $15 million donation launches the distinctive Indianapolis Cultural Trail toward construction.
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Big Plans For Small City Poses Questions For Residents, Officials
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.
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Looking For Retail Along Indy Waterfront
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.
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Changing The Face Of Downtown Indianapolis
Will Simon's plan for new headquarters preserve a view of the state capitol?
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Compact Development That Contributes To Sprawl?
Some observers warn that a large new "town center" development -- slated for a rural Indiana county -- may be more sprawl than smart growth.
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Ballpark At Center Of Regional Plan Fight
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.
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Full Speed Ahead For Rapid Transit To Indianapolis
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.
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How To Build A Beautiful City
What is the magic formula for high-quality urban design? Indianapolis' Urban Design Oversight Committee has preliminary answers.
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Indianapolis' 2020 Regional Plan
Indianapolis releases it's new regional plan, "Building a World-Class Downtown: Indianapolis Regional Center Plan 2020."
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Indiana Farmland At Risk
Federal funds for farmland preservation go untouched while development continues to transform rural areas.
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Mall Developers Eye Massive Expansion
Once a commercial dinosaur, the shopping center gets a new lease on life from redevelopment, reinvestment, and a rebounding economy.
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1700 Acre Mixed Use Project
Duke Realty unveils their vision for a 1700 acre mixed use project in Boone County, Indiana.
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Guilty Of Vinyl Siding?
The city council of Carmel, IN, backtracks on a ban on vinyl siding that was criticized as being elitist.
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