I have long touted the sports strategy that Indianapolis used to revitalize its downtown as a model for cities to follow in terms of strategy led economic and community development. I really think it sets the benchmark in terms of how to do it, and it has been very successful.
Indy is hosting the Super Bowl on Sunday, something that is locally seen as a sort of crowning achievement of the 40 year sports journey. As part of that, the Indianapolis Star and public TV station WFYI produced an hour long documentary on the journey called "Naptown to Super City." I think it's a must watch for anyone who is trying to figure out to revitalize their own downtown. An hour isn't short, but given the billions of dollars cities pour into this, I think it's worth doing some homework. It tells the story of how Indy went from a deserted downtown where local Jaycees were licensed to take their shotguns and kill pigeons to one where the Super Bowl is being hosted today.
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Thanks. Figured as such. '(Honestly, I can't imagine why they didn't propose a simple grade-level
Concrete jungle with a few tables until private money comes in for some of the buidlouts....10 years
I don't see where the negativity is coming from elmdog. this project has been moving at a good clip
Are they planning construction of any physical buildings on the site anytime soon? Or just the canal
To be fair, this is Tim Tielman's vision.
This is going to look like dick. Signed Virginia