Articles tagged as: Downtown Indy
April 18, 2024
Citing last year's success, Indianapolis officials announce return of SPARK on the Circle
The program closes off parts of Monument Circle to vehicles, opening it to foot traffic for arts and culture events.
Read MoreFebruary 20, 2024
Economic Enhancement District for Mile Square will not be repealed
Indianapolis’ planned economic enhancement district, or EED, will not be repealed. A bill put the funding tool at risk but an amendment saves the district - with some caveats.
Read MoreJanuary 31, 2024
Repeal of downtown economic tool one step closer at statehouse
A bill to repeal a funding tool for downtown Indianapolis passed the Indiana House Tuesday evening. The Economic Enhancement District, or EED, was passed by the City-County Council last year after 2023 state legislation allowed the move.
Read MoreMay 31, 2023
Officials break ground on Indianapolis’s Eleven Park
Indianapolis city leaders broke ground Wednesday on the construction of a new Indy Eleven soccer stadium.
Read MoreNovember 11, 2022
The safety, vibrancy and health of Downtown are the focus of new investment
City leaders said the $3.5 million dollar investment will go to overtime for IMPD patrol, a DPW cleaning crew and outreach to homeless residents.
Read MoreOctober 13, 2022
Live music from the ISO to air on Monument Circle
A new project pipes live music onto Monument Circle as part of new programming from the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and Downtown Indy Inc.
Read MoreMay 27, 2022
Downtown Indianapolis ready to welcome back race fans
The Indianapolis 500 is back at full capacity this year and the excitement extends to downtown.
Read MoreDecember 4, 2018
Outdoor New Year's Eve Bash Canceled In Downtown Indy
Organizers cite higher costs for lighting, heating, security and sound equipment.
Read MoreDecember 3, 2018
Controversial Sit-Lie Ordinance Withdrawn Before Final Council Vote
Republican Minority Leader Michael McQuillen, who authored the ordinance, voted to take it off the agenda. No one on the council objected.
Read MoreNovember 20, 2018
Indy Mayor Announces $500,000 Proposal To Address Aggressive Panhandling, Homelessness
Half of the funding is planned to help increase police presence downtown, a direct response to what the mayor and others call "aggressive panhandling."
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