Civic leaders in Indianapolis are considering closing Monument Circle to traffic. Says one, "From a European perspective, this could be one of the great public spaces in America."
"'We're exploring whether the Circle can be so much better than it already is,' Payne [Brian Payne, president of the Central Indiana Community Foundation] said. 'A lot of us think it could. It has much more potential than what has been realized.'
Project for Public Spaces suggested a framework for turning the Circle into the 'center through which Indianapolis can create its future and showcase itself to the world.' The group delivered its report in April.
'Monument Circle is the focal point of the city and downtown and in many ways the entire state,' the group said. 'It is one of a kind and means many things to many people, but does not yet provide the regular reasons to come and participate in the space.'"
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