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Mayor Peterson Celebrates the Adoption of the Regional Center Plan!
Please join Mayor Bart Peterson and the Regional Center Plan Management Team as
we thank you and all of the stakeholders for your input and support of the Regional Center Plan and celebrate the adoption of the plan amendments by the Metropolitan Development Commission

Tuesday, March 16th
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Mayor's Remarks - 9 am
Indianapolis Artsgarden

The Metropolitan Development Commission officially adopted the Regional Center Plan 2020 on March 3, 2004. The final plan reflects two years of urban design workshops, public forums, committee meetings, plan development and the engagement of more than 1,000 community stakeholders. The plan provides an exciting roadmap for Downtown in the next twenty years!

The Regional Center Plan 2020 Executive Summary poster will be available. This Executive Summary sets forth the Vision for Downtown, six key priorities and individual committee priorities. The poster also contains a land use map and description of critical areas that will likely see development pressure in the future. The complete plan is available online at http://www.indyrc2020.org.

After the meeting you are welcome to stop by the Regional Center Plan Office at 26 West Washington Street for a final goodbye. The office will be closing to make way for the new Conrad Hotel project. Ball State's College of Architecture and Planning Indianapolis Center will be relocating to 22 East Washington Street Suite 210 and will continue to provide a public presence for the Regional Center Plan and promote the discussion of critical issues facing the Indianapolis community. For more information on CAP:IC and to sign up for monthly newsletters, visit http://www.bsu.edu/capic. .

Your attendance is important. Thank you for your support, participation and interest in the future of Downtown!
 
Final Draft Review Public Meetings
Two public meetings have been scheduled to review the final draft of the Regional Center Plan before it is sent to the Metropolitan Development Commission for adoption.

Meetings held at the Regional Center Plan office at 26 W. Washington Street.

  • Tuesday, February 10, 8:00 – 9:00 am
  • Wednesday, February 11, 4:30 - 5:30pm
Cultural Trail Public Workshop 2
March 28, 2003 | 4pm to 9pm with presentation at 7pm | Indianapolis Artsgarden
While not officially a Regional Center project or event, a follow-up public workshop will be held regarding a proposed cultural trail in Downtown. Possible routes will be narrowed down. The trail would be an urban greenway that would link major downtown-area cultural venues and districts as well as the surrounding greenways. The event is free and open to all.
 
Regional Center Community Forum
April 25, 2003 | Noon | Regional Center Plan Office
April 26, 2003 | 8:30am | Regional Center Plan Office
Everyone is invited to the Regional Center Plan Community Forum. During this forum the community will be updated as to the progress of the plan including the goals, objectives, and initiatives developed so far by the six plan committees. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss these draft recommendations as well as to suggest changes or additions. Results from the Community Forum will be integrated into the May committee meetings for discussion. This event is free and open to the public.
 
Regional Center Plan Youth Workshop
April 26, 2003 | 11am-1pm | Regional Center Plan Office
All youth ages 14-18 are invited to participate in a workshop on the future of Downtown in conjunction with the Mayor's Youth Council.
 
Regional Center Cultural Tourism Initiative Forum
April 22, 2003 | 2pm and again at 6:30pm | Indiana Historical Society @ 450 West Ohio Street
Join us for the second forum of the Regional Center Plan focusing on the Cultural Tourism Initiative. During this forum, representatives will discuss and ask for input on three major cultural initiatives in Downtown, including the Cultural Districts Initiative, the Public Art Master Plan, and the Cultural Trail project. Regional Center Forums are designed to integrate important and comprehensive initiatives into all 6 of the Regional Center Plan committees. This event is free and open to the public. Parking is available in the Indiana Historical Society parking lot accessed from New York Street.
 
Thursday Lunch Chat: New Cultural Amenities/Museums
April 3, 2003 | 11:30am-1pm | Regional Center Plan Office
Bring a sack lunch and participate in a discussion about ideas for new cultural venues Downtown, including (but not limited to) an African American heritage museum, a contemporary art museum, and a museum of spirit and faith. Thursday lunch chats are designed to allow members of all plan committees and the public an alternative format to discuss specific issues in depth. The event is free and open to all.
 
Thursday Lunch Chat: Rapid Transit Study
March 27, 2003 | 11:30am-1pm | Regional Center Plan Office
Bring a sack lunch and participate in a discussion on the rapid transit study currently being undertaken by the City of Indianapolis. The study examines high-speed transit options and corridors for the region. Thursday lunch chats are designed to allow members of all plan committees and the public an alternative format to discuss specific issues in depth. The event is free and open to all.
 
Thursday Lunch Chat: City Market
March 20, 2003 | 11:30am-1pm | Regional Center Plan Office
Bring a sack lunch and participate in a discussion on the future of Indianapolis City Market. Market Executive Director Niki Longworth will lead the discussion. Thursday lunch chats are designed to allow members of all plan committees and the public an alternative format to discuss specific issues in depth. The event is free and open to all.
 
Regional Center Life Sciences Initiative Forum
March 18, 2003 | 6-8pm | Indianapolis Artsgarden
The first Regional Center Plan forum was designed to integrate the Central Indiana Life Sciences Initiative with the Regional Center Plan. Life Science Initiative planners presented their ideas for the Northwest Quadrant of Downtown.
 
Cultural Trail Public Workshop
March 17, 2003 | 2pm and again at 6:30pm | Indianapolis Artsgarden
While not officially a Regional Center project or event, a public workshop will be held regarding a proposed cultural trail. The trail would be an urban greenway that would link major downtown-area cultural venues and districts as well as the surrounding greenways. The event is free and held at two times to allow for maximum participation.
 
Regional Center Plan 2020 Kick-Off
Mayor Bart Peterson, along with Plan Co-Chairs Carolyn Coleman and David Johnson officially launched the Regional Center Plan on November 15th, 2002 in the Artsgarden. Well over 200 people attended the event.
 
Regional Center Northwest Urban Design Workshop
The study area includes Indiana Avenue, the Canal Walk, Methodist Hospital, Stadium Drive, and Meridian Street.
Held November 8-12, 2001
 
Indianapolis Welcomes Paul Grogan, Author of "Comeback Cities"
Paul Grogan, President of the Boston Foundation and author of an acclaimed book on renewing urban cores, "Comeback Cities" speaks about revitalizing urban areas and the Harvard Loeb Fellowship.
Held November 7, 2001
 
Regional Center East Urban Design Workshop
The study area includes the Market Square Arena site and surrounding area.
Held September 20-24, 2001
 
Indy UDAT South Urban Design Workshop
Results from the first UDAT workshop, looking at the South part of Downtown.
Held June 14-18, 2001