Using public-private partnerships, the city has successfully attracted new housing and commercial development to its core.
"It's hard to find a city of close to a million population where its core area is being revitalized as much as Indianapolis.
As a result, many cities across the country are looking to Indianapolis as a downtown renewal model.
It's easy to see why. In the past 15 years, Indianapolis has invested more than $6 billion of public and private funds in a host of downtown projects. More development is on the way -- again through public and private partnerships -- since an additional $3.2 billion in construction and renovation efforts are on the drawing board.
By the time these projects are completed in 2110, the cumulative downtown investments spanning 20 years should surpass the $9 billion mark. These investments have involved a host of wide-ranging projects -- the likes of new shopping, restaurant, cultural and entertainment facilities, new and extensive business locations and relocations, high-end hotel projects, classic sporting venues, plus all-important living units. There's also a downtown convention center that's expanding to meet a growing need."
FULL STORY: Indianapolis is model for downtown renovation
Florida Considers Legalizing ADUs
Current state law allows — but doesn’t require — cities to permit accessory dwelling units in single-family residential neighborhoods.
Manufactured Crisis: Losing the Nation’s Largest Source of Unsubsidized Affordable Housing
Manufactured housing communities have long been an affordable housing option for millions of people living in the U.S., but that affordability is disappearing rapidly. How did we get here?
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A national study shows, once again, that increasing road supply induces additional vehicle travel, particularly over the long run.
EV Chargers Now Outnumber Gas Pumps by Nearly 50% in California
Fast chargers still lag behind amidst rapid growth.
Affordable Housing Renovations Halt Mid-Air Amidst DOGE Clawbacks
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USDOT employees, who are required to go back to the office, will receive free parking at the agency’s D.C. offices — flying in the face of a growing research body that calls for pricing parking at its real value.
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