state void of any substance or beauty. That is why Downtown Indianapolis Makes me proud to be a Hoosier. The fact that there is a great deal to witness; a vast amount to see and being able to experience it all in such close proximity establishes downtown as a unique place to visit. Simply going around the concentric circle of the monument and picking a spigot to travel down guarantees a unique ,easily navigable, experience. Venturing through downtowns gridlocked system is just as pleasing to the eye
Indiana is a Midwestern state known for its farmland. We have ten major cities in Indiana they are Indianapolis, Fort Wayne ,Evansville, South Bend, Carmel, Bloomington, Hammond, Gary, Lafayette and Columbus.Indiana is predominantly rural areas there are are some large cities.Since we mostly rural state,we have to depend on other things.Indiana’s major industries are manufacturing, agriculture,mining and services industries. Car and car parts were the number one exported product for years , the pharmaceutical
having fewer institutions with a higher quality. As I young institution, only forty-seven years old, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) has and is continuing to go through growth and establishing an identity as a regional campus. For this paper I will focus on Housing and Residence Life at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis, and how it has grown since its inception. strategic management within the Division of Student Affairs, is the ongoing development of on-campus
the idea and by 1990’s 31 states had joined the program. Main Street’s have now become an important part of communities and many are looking towards the revitalization of their downtown. Though the Main Streets have become more popular there are some things to look into in order to secure their vitality (Revitalizing Downtown
I. CONCENTRIC ZONE THEORY Burgess’s concentric zone theory was presented in 1924. He presented a descriptive urban land use model that divided cities in a set of concentric circles expanding from downtown to the suburbs. His representation came from Burgess’ observations of various American cities, especially Chicago. Burgess model assumes a relationship between the socio-economic status of households and the distance from the Central Business District. The further from the district, the better
Building Strange Bedfellows – Indiana Housing and Community Development Coalition Toward the end of the 2015 meeting of the Indiana General Assembly (“Session”), it became evident that a few advocacy organizations were seemingly misinformed and disconnected from IHCDA policy positions. Rather than addressing these issues individually, IHCDA seized the opportunity to develop a much broader working group of advocates and experts that are connected to housing and community development in Indiana. After
many groups, organizations, and businesses that highlight the importance of preserving German heritage though healthy bodies and the arts and humanities. The Atheaeum is also house to the Rathskeller Restaurant, which is the oldest restaurant in Indianapolis. Other tenants include the American Cabaret Theater, the Indiana German Heritage Society, a Young Actors Theatre, and even a YMCA. The Athenaeum also hosts a German Fest annually. People from all over Indiana are able enjoy German music, German
to the state, there is enough flow of money to make it worthwhile. With the construction of a stadium, it opens up new job opportunities for the city beginning with construction personnel. For example, when Lucas Oil Stadium was being built in Indianapolis in 2007, over 4,900 people were employed to assist with constructions. Lasting months, it allowed locals to generate money which further helped the flow of the economy. After construction ended in August of 2008, the stadium offered 4,200 permanent
Greenwood is a suburb of Indianapolis in Johnson County, Indiana. It's considered as the most populous suburb of the metro area. It was originally Lenape Indian territory they called Smocktown, then renamed Greedfield in 1825. By 1872, Greenwood became the official name in honor of Samuel Greenwood. The Polk Canning Company was the driving force for growth in the early years. This canning company canned vegetables grown in the state. It was eventually purchased by Stokely-Van Camp, which operated
The “ Keep Indianapolis Beautiful” organization is the reason there is a great appreciation for art, nature and sense of community in Indianapolis. As we know it today, Indianapolis is at its highest peak in employment and rated as one of the best cities to relocate to in America for better careers and quality of life. However, back in the 1940’s Indianapolis was referred to as a “raw, dirty and unkept city…”, a city people should avoid. Gangs, drugs, loitering and other illegal acts surfaced many