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living tour 2014 6 must-see urban properties

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greetings and welcome to downtown!

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t’s an exciting time for downtown Indianapolis! Our dynamic city with its vibrant downtown offers plenty to experience, explore, and enjoy. From the 20,000 residents who call downtown home to the 22 million guests who visit every year, we thank you for your interest and welcome you.

New residential options downtown, coupled with charming historic neighborhoods with brand-new shopping and grocery options—and more on the way—show why the demand for downtown living is at an all-time high. There’s a seemingly endless array of day and nighttime activities and entertainment from sporting events and concerts to live theater and cultural celebrations that enhance our quality of life. For example, we are so fortunate to have the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Madame Walker Theatre, and many other local theatres producing award-winning performances that allow us to enjoy world-class entertainment—usually within walking distance from each other. These venues share the spotlight with contemporary acts at the Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn at White River State Park, Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Old National Centre, Rathskeller, Chatham Tap, Slippery Noodle Inn, and other local hotspots. The Colts, Indians, Pacers, Fever, and our newest addition to the line-up of professional sports teams, pro soccer’s Indy Eleven, give us plenty of hometown teams for which to cheer.

Downtown is also the hub for new transportation options, including the Indiana Pacers Bikeshare and the BlueIndy electric car share, which will fully open later this year. The Indiana Pacers Bikeshare offers 250 bikes at 25 stations along the nationally acclaimed Indianapolis Cultural Trail: A Legacy of Gene & Marilyn Glick. BlueIndy is the largest all-electric car share in the country, positioning Indy for successful growth.

And one of the greatest parts of living downtown is the close proximity to more than 200 restaurants ranging from the world-famous and locally owned St. Elmo Steak House to smaller and just as popular favorites such as Union 50, Libertine Liquor Bar, Cerulean, Bluebeard, and Thunderbird. Downtown dwellers also rave about our local breweries, wineries, culinary festivals, and events, including our weekly farmers markets, which all combine to make downtown Indy especially attractive to the palate.

So make yourself at home in downtown Indianapolis, which is ranked as the third most livable downtown in the nation by livability.com. Unique single-family homes, condominiums, and apartments that suit all lifestyles remain in high demand as downtown’s ease and convenience add up to less driving and less pollution for a green way of life. Downtown bike lanes, the beautiful Canal Walk, the Indianapolis Cultural Trail: A Legacy of Gene & Marilyn Glick, and the Indiana Pacers Bikeshare all make for for a healthy and enjoyable experience.

We encourage you to explore downtown and discover the many gems that make Indianapolis a premier city in which to live, work, and play.

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Sincerely,

Gregory A. Ballard Mayor, City of Indianapolis

Sherry Seiwert President, Downtown Indy

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Check In Scottish Rite Cathedral, 650 N. Meridian St.

STOP 800 North Capitol Apartments TWG Development LLC 800 N. Capitol Ave.

STOP AXIS Flaherty & Collins Properties 401 N. Senate Ave.

STOP Allen Plaza Allen Commercial Group 1 Virginia Ave.

STOP Artistry Milhaus Development 451 E. Market St.

STOP The Maxwell Apartments of Indianapolis Gene B. Glick Company 530 E. Ohio St.

STOP Circa Milhaus Development 617 N. College Ave.

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his exclusive tour takes you inside several upscale apartment and condominium properties in downtown Indianapolis. You’ll discover high-end finishes, beautiful interiors, rooftop and courtyard gardens, and skyline views. And you’ll learn about the many perks of living in the heart of the Circle City, where Indy’s best restaurants, bars, shopping, and attractions are just steps away.

Developers:

VIP PREVIEW PARTY Running from 5:30–9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, this sneak peek includes access to all properties, appetizers and cocktails at each development, a shuttle to and from each stop, and the option to return on Saturday. Guests must be 21 and older to attend.

Tickets are limited.

PUBLIC TOUR 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13. Includes a shuttle to and from each property.

All ages are welcome.

ADMISSION VIP Preview Party tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Receive $5 off your ticket at First Merchants Bank branches in Avon, Brownsburg, Carmel, Greenwood, Mooresville, Plainfield, and Westfield. Visit firstmerchants.com for locations.

Public tour tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door.

Tickets can be purchased online at IndianapolisMonthly.com/DowntownLiving.

PARKING Free limited parking is located in the north lot of the Scottish Rite Cathedral.

TRANSPORTATION Event check-in takes place at the Scottish Rite Cathedral. Shuttles will depart every 15 minutes and will take guests to each property and back to Scottish Rite. The final shuttle will leave the developments 30 minutes before the end of the tour each day.

FOR MORE INFORMATION Visit IndianapolisMonthly.com/DowntownLiving. @IndyMonthly #IndyDowntown D E V E L O P M E N T, L L C

All ticket proceeds benefit the Indianapolis Public Schools Education Foundation.

Event sponsors Carnivor Wine, Downtown Indy, First Merchants Bank, Indianapolis Public Schools Education Foundation

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Address: 800 N. Capitol Ave. Phone number: 672-7818 Website: 800capapts.com Developer: TWG Development LLC Floorplans: imprint: 1 bedroom/1 bathroom, 675 sq. ft. broadway: 1 bedroom/1 bathroom, 707 sq. ft. modern: 1 bedroom/1 bathroom, 720 sq. ft. courier: 1 bedroom/1 bathroom, 777 sq. ft. rockwell: 1 bedroom/1 bathroom, 785 sq. ft. harlow: 1 bedroom/1 bathroom, 879 sq. ft. forte: 2 bedrooms/1 bathroom, 879 sq. ft. bookman: 2 bedrooms/1 bathroom, 889 sq. ft. papyrus: 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms, 916 sq. ft. harrington: 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms, 1,182 sq. ft.

Price range: $1,100–$1,800 per month

Amenities: A cornerstone of Indianapolis’s downtown history, 800 CAP is a revitalized 111-unit, loft-style apartment building. Exposed ductwork and original pillars are paired with granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances, creating a new living experience. The result effortlessly bridges historic elements with modern finishes.

To balance the building’s strong industrial design, an interior courtyard and a rooftop sundeck are available for residents’ enjoyment. A short distance from IUPUI, IU Health campuses, and the best downtown attractions, 800 CAP is a must-have address.

Unit amenities include granite countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms; a washer/ dryer; a unique floorplan design; large, loft-style windows; and walk-in closets. The building features indoor bike parking, a laundry center, a reading room, a gated surface parking lot, a 24-hour wellness center, a community gathering room, a business center, an interior courtyard, and a fourth-floor rooftop sundeck with downtown views.

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Address: 401 N. Senate Ave. Phone number: 634-6500 Website: indyaxis.com Developer: Flaherty & Collins Properties Floorplans: continuum: Studio/1 bathroom, 570 sq. ft. radius: Studio/1 bathroom, 702 sq. ft. spin: Studio/1 bathroom, 751 sq. ft. geometric: 1 bedroom/1 bathroom, 741 sq. ft. vector: 1 bedroom/1 bathroom, 746 sq. ft. revolution: 1 bedroom/1 bathroom, 1,023 sq. ft. epicenter: 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms, 1,154 sq. ft. viewpoint: 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms, 1,282 sq. ft. satellite: 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms, 1,418 sq. ft.

Price range: $1,210–$2,150 per month

Amenities: Axis, located in the heart of Indianapolis, features a 42,000-squarefoot Marsh Marketplace on the street level and a sixth-floor Sky Bar with incredible views of the downtown skyline. Residents can enjoy a 24-hour state-of-the-art fitness club, indoor and outdoor yoga and Pilates studios, a resort-style pool with a sundeck and an Aqua Lounge, outdoor grilling stations, a Zen garden with a fire pit, study lounges, billiards and gaming lounges, and a pet walk. In addition, the building boasts a controlled-access parking garage, bike parking and storage, and free Wi-Fi in all amenity areas, as well as concierge services.

Apartments feature granite countertops and 42-inch cabinets in kitchens, stainlesssteel appliances, Roman soaking tubs, wood-style and ceramic-tile flooring, walk-in closets, and 9-foot ceilings.

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NOW LEASING NOW LEASING DOWNTOWN URBAN LUXURY APARTMENTS DOWNTOWN URBAN LUXURY DOWNTOWN URBAN LUXURY APARTMENTS APARTMENTS COMMUNITY AMENITIES COMMUNITY AMENITIES COMMUNITY Marsh vine-to-table AMENITIES Grocery Store Marsh vine-to-table Grocery Store Resort-Style Pool w/ Sundeck Marsh vine-to-table Grocery Store Resort-Style Pool w/ Sundeck 24-Hour Fitness Club Resort-Style Pool w/ Club Sundeck 24-Hour Fitness Outdoor Zen Garden w/ Fire Pit 24-Hour Fitness Club Outdoor Zen Garden w/ Fire Pit Indoor Kitchen w/ Serving Areas Outdoor Zen Garden w/ Fire Pit Indoor Kitchen w/ Serving Areas Indoor/Outdoor Yoga & PilatesAreas Studios Indoor Kitchen w/ Serving Indoor/Outdoor & Pilates Studios TVYoga Lounge Indoor/Outdoor Yoga & Pilates Studios Lounge Outdoor GrillingTV Stations Serving Areas TV Loungew/ Outdoor Grilling Stations w/ Serving Areas Sky Bar w/ City Views Outdoor Grilling Stations w/ Serving Areas Sky Bar w/ City Views Great Lawn Sky Bar w/ City Views GreatLounges Lawn Study GreatLounges Lawn Study Library Study Lounges Library Aqua Lounge Library Aqua Lounge Bike Parking Aqua Lounge Bike Parking PetParking Walk Bike Pet Walk Pet Walk

APARTMENT FEATURES APARTMENT FEATURES APARTMENT FEATURES Granite Countertops Granite Countertops Patio or Balcony Granite Countertops Patio Soaking or Balcony Roman Tubs Patio or Balcony Roman Soaking Tubs Wood Style Flooring Roman Soaking Tubs Wood Style Flooring Stainless SteelStyle and Energy Efficient Wood Flooring Stainless Steel and Energy Efficient Appliances Stainless Steel and Energy Efficient Appliances Granite Vanity Tops in Bathrooms Appliances Granite Vanity Tops in Bathrooms 9’ Ceilings Granite Vanity Tops in Bathrooms Ceilings Full Size 9’ Washer and Dryer 9’ Ceilings Full42” Size WasherCabinets and Dryer Kitchen Full42” Size WasherCabinets and Dryer Kitchen Ceramic TileCabinets Floors 42” Kitchen Ceramic Tile Floors Ceramic Tile Floors

317.634.6500 317.634.6500 317.634.6500 www.indyaxis.com www.indyaxis.com www.indyaxis.com 401 N. Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204 401 N. Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204 401 N. Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204

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Address: 1 Virginia Ave., Ste. 200 Phone number: 882-7850 Website: allenplaza.net Developer: Allen Commercial Group Floorplans: unit 1: 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms, 1,274 sq. ft. unit 2: 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms, 1,688 sq. ft. unit 3: 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms, 1,661 sq. ft. unit 4: 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms, 1,922 sq. ft. unit 5: 1 bedroom/1 bathroom, 987 sq. ft. unit 6: 1 bedroom/1 bathroom, 886 sq. ft. unit 7: 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms, 1,312 sq. ft. penthouse 1: 3 bedrooms/3 bathrooms, 2,239 sq. ft. penthouse 2: 3 bedrooms/3 bathrooms, 2,022 sq. ft. penthouse 3: 3 bedrooms/3 bathrooms, 3,062 sq. ft.

Price range: $249,900–$1,200,000

Amenities: Located about one block north of Bankers Life Fieldhouse and within walking distance of Circle Centre and Monument Circle, Allen Plaza is as centrally located as it gets. It’s the latest development from luxury homebuilder J. Greg Allen, who has more than 30 years of experience in Indianapolis. These avant-garde condominiums with a Mondrian-inspired facade epitomize downtown living and allow residents to take advantage of everything an urban lifestyle offers.

Property amenities include a secure parking garage, video-secured building access, 10-foot ceilings, full-service concierge and daytime security, pre-wired audio, a 3,000-square-foot fitness center, designer finishes and fixtures, and on-site maintenance of common areas. Pets are welcome.

For lunch, dinner, or a nightcap, Scotty’s Brewhouse is conveniently located on Allen Plaza’s ground level, and steakhouse Prime 47 sits on the same block. The popular Indianapolis Cultural Trail runs right in front of the building.

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Address: 451 E. Market St. Phone number: 602-7171 Website: artistryindy.com Developer: Milhaus Development floorplans: minimalist: Studio/1 bathroom, 463–484 sq. ft. pop: 1 bedroom/1 bathroom, 578–618 sq. ft. plein air: 1 bedroom/1 bathroom, 618–1,118 sq. ft. rococo: 1 bedroom/1 bathroom, 635–753 sq. ft. fluxus: 1 bedroom/1 bathroom, 680–815 sq. ft. de stijl: 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms, 906–1,010 sq. ft. abstract: 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms, 958 sq. ft. dada: 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms, 983–1,050 sq. ft. nouveau: 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms, 1,080 sq. ft. deco: 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms, 1,172–1,237 sq. ft. bauhaus: 3 bedrooms/2 bathrooms, 1,384–1,447 sq. ft.

Price range: Studios start at $990 per month; 1 bedrooms start at $1,200; 2 bedrooms start at $1,600; 3 bedrooms start at $3,000

Amenities: Artistry is a creatively revitalized mixed-use space featuring five stories of urban apartment homes in the Cole Noble district of downtown. Its architecture, modern features, and appreciation for the arts are inspired by the community’s history of craft and skill.

Community amenities include short-term leases; two 24-hour wellness studios; a recreation room; an art gallery with a permanent and rotating collection of works by local artists; secure bike parking; controlled access; covered parking; a media room with a movie theater; on-site maintenance and management; recycling; a rooftop pool, sundeck, and outdoor kitchen with skyline views; and two interior courtyards with a fountain, a garden, a bocce ball court, and a putting green.

Apartments feature wood-laminate flooring, warehouse-style lofts with 9-foot to 14foot ceilings, large walk-in closets, a washer and dryer, and concrete floors. Select units have granite or stainless-steel countertops, 42-inch cabinets, and ample natural lighting. Pets are welcome.

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Address: 530 E. Ohio St., Ste. C Phone number: 616-0911 Website: themaxwellapts.com Developer: Gene B. Glick Company floorplans: milan: Studio/1 bathroom, 577 sq. ft. florence: 1 bedroom/1 bathroom, 648 sq. ft. vienna: 1 bedroom/1 bathroom, 771 sq. ft. amsterdam: 1 bedroom/1 bathroom, 772 sq. ft. madrid: 1 bedroom/1 bathroom, 808 sq. ft. rome: 1 bedroom/1 bathroom, 833 sq. ft. dublin: 1 bedroom/1.5 bathrooms, 885 sq. ft. new york: 1 bedroom/1.5 bathrooms, 1,298 sq. ft. london: 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms, 1,184 sq. ft. paris: 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms, 1,206 sq. ft. athens: 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms, 1,215 sq. ft. chicago: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,293 sq. ft. sydney: 2 bedrooms/2.5 bathrooms, 1,540 sq. ft. cairo: 2 bedrooms/2.5 bathrooms, 1,543 sq. ft.

Price range: $1,109–$2,165 per month

Amenities: The Maxwell was originally built as a custom condominium community and was transformed into luxury apartment homes offering large open-concept floorplans, high-end designer finishes, and one-of-a-kind views of downtown. The community was designed with an Art Deco theme.

The Maxwell is minutes away from the historic Lockerbie neighborhood and Mass Ave. Residents can enjoy a 24-hour fitness center, a community room, a rooftop green space, a landscaped courtyard, a controlled-access lobby, private underground parking, bike storage, three elevators, ground-level retail, and easy access to the main interstates. Pets are welcome.

The Maxwell is also an art gallery affiliated with the Indianapolis Downtown Artists and Dealers Association and participates in First Friday events.

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Address: 617 N. College Ave., Ste. A Phone number: 672-7900 Website: liveatcirca.com Developer: Milhaus Development floorplans: arch: Studio/1 bathroom, 472–593 sq. ft. scott: Studio/1 bathroom, 616–623 sq. ft. fringe: 1 bedroom/1 bathroom, 612–627 sq. ft. mitchel: 1 bedroom/1 bathroom, 658–805 sq. ft. chatham: 1 bedroom/1 bathroom, 670 sq. ft. ralston: 1 bedroom/1 bathroom, 676 sq. ft. murat: 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms, 942–1,186 sq. ft. st. clair: 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms, 983 sq. ft. monon: 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms, 1,052–1,178 sq. ft. riley: 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms, 1,041 sq. ft. hammond: 3 bedrooms/3 bathrooms, 1,457 sq. ft. madison: 3 bedrooms/3 bathrooms, 1,460 sq. ft.

Price range: Studios start at $950 per month; 1 bedrooms start at $1,200; 2 bedrooms start at $1,650; 3 bedrooms start at $2,600

Amenities: Located in the Chatham Arch Historic District, Circa has transformed the site of the old Mitchel & Scott Machine Company into contemporary apartment homes. The original building now houses Circa’s urban lounge and a few historic residences, while artifacts from the company are featured throughout the property.

Circa lies just south of Mass Ave, one of the most exciting and eclectic areas of downtown Indianapolis. This is the hub of Indy’s arts population—a vibrant atmosphere of culture, creativity, and community. A multitude of live theater venues, one-of-a-kind boutiques, unique restaurants, galleries, and walking trails define the neighborhood.

While highly diverse, the sense of community along Mass Ave is prevalent.

Other amenities include a clubhouse, bike racks, covered parking, recycling, free weights, a pool, a sundeck, a clubhouse, a barbecue and picnic area, and on-site management and maintenance. Apartments in Circa come with efficient appliances, extra storage and large closets, high ceilings, patios or balconies, and a washer and dryer.

Pets are welcome.

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Resident Tourist Downtown’s array of amenities makes it easy for dwellers to live a vacation lifestyle.

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hink back to your last vacation. Wherever you visited, you probably wanted to soak up as much of the city’s culture that you could. And that meant dining at the most raved-about restaurants, visiting must-see attractions, and wandering around the trendiest neighborhoods.

When you’re away from home, those things are practically required.

But when’s the last time you explored a new part of Indianapolis?

Went to that festival you’ve heard so much about? Or had dinner at that restaurant your co-workers can’t stop swooning over?

Downtown residents already know that such activities are easy to cross off their to-do lists. The city’s best eateries, shops, cultural attractions, events, and nightlife spots are right in their backyards—or maybe just a quick bike ride away on the Cultural Trail.

When you make your home in the core of Indianapolis, it’s simple to experience that vacation lifestyle every day.

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Get cultured Each city has its own must-see areas that tourists tend to seek out, and downtown dwellers are fortunate to be within minutes of those spots in Indy. Lively cultural districts, including Massachusetts Avenue, Fountain Square, White River State Park, Indiana Avenue, and the Wholesale District, are packed with places to eat, drink, shop, and maybe even learn a thing or two.

On Mass Ave, there used to be little reason to continue on past College Avenue. But thanks to new eateries, shops, and residences, the eastern end has experienced a revival worth checking out.

Of course, the western portion has its share of restaurants (like Bru Burger Bar, home to juicy gourmet burgers, and Bakersfield Mass Ave, where tacos and bourbon reign supreme), boutiques, bars, and offbeat theater. Mass Ave has even become a gathering place of sorts—just look at the crowds that filled its blocks for the United States/Belgium World Cup viewing party back in July.

Funky and diverse Fountain Square has quickly become one of the city’s hottest hangouts. New restaurants, bars, and breweries seem to open up here every month, and the G.C. Murphy Arts Building hosts one of First Friday’s most popular parties.

Art galleries and vintage stores add to the eclectic mix.

The centrally located Wholesale District buzzes day and night with shoppers at Circle Centre checking out its 100-plus options in retail, dining, and entertainment. Nightlife choices abound, thanks to Bloomington transplant Kilroy’s Bar & Grill, dueling-

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Columbia Club, which hosts swanky and intimate musical performances, and the Indiana Repertory Theatre, home to quality stage productions—including fan-favorite A Christmas Carol—for more than 40 years.

With several attractions, White River State Park is lively no matter the time of year. The exhibits and experiences at the Indiana State Museum highlight Hoosier history and culture.

Opening later this month is American Spirits: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition, which examines the effects of that period in U.S. history. The museum’s IMAX theater shows larger-than-life films.

The neighboring Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art showcases art, history, and culture of the American West and indigenous people of North America. Its extensive collection features works by Andy Warhol and Georgia O’Keeffe, and its contemporary art ranks among the world’s best.

NCAA Hall of Champions

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The New York Times included Indianapolis on its list of 52 Places to Go in 2014.

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Through hands-on displays, exhibits, and artifacts, the NCAA Hall of Champions celebrates intercollegiate athletics. Visitors can work on their jumpshots in the 1930s-style gymnasium.

The Indianapolis Zoo has received national attention for its Simon Skjodt International Orangutan Center, which gives animal-lovers an up-close look at the giant apes. On Sept. 20, the zoo celebrates the culture of Latin America during Hispanic Heritage Fiesta, and around the holidays, the twinkling lights of Christmas at the Zoo fill the landscape.

Across from White River State Park sits the Indiana History Center, home of the Indiana Experience. With 3-D re-creations of historic photographs and a hands-on look at conservation work, guests experience the state’s past on an interactive level. In the summer, Concerts on the Canal Indy is listed attract crowds for all genres of among cities with music performed alongside “America’s Coolest the water.

Street Art,” as The Madame Walker determined by Theatre Center anchors InTravel + Leisure. diana Avenue, the heart of the city’s African-American heritage.

Jazz greats Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Dinah Washington, and Ella Fitzgerald have all performed in clubs along Indiana Avenue, and the Walker Theatre hosts cultural events and concerts all year long.

In the Old Northside neighborhood, in the shadow of I-65, the Indiana Landmarks Center is housed in the restored Central Avenue Methodist Church. Free tours Fridays and Saturdays, May through October, explain the church’s legacy in Indianapolis and how Indiana Landmarks—dedicated to preserving historic buildings— saved the structure that now serves as its state headquarters and a cultural venue.

in 2013. At CityWay, Cerulean and Plat 99 serve up chic food and cocktails in equally sophisticated spaces. Mass Ave’s Black Market and Union 50, and Plow & Anchor near Central Library, fulfill adventurous foodies’ curious appetites.

More of a meat-and-potatoes kind of diner? You won’t leave hungry after an indulgent meal at one of downtown’s many steak houses, such as Mo’s … A Place for Steaks, The Capital Grille, Prime 47, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Fogo de Chao, Morton’s the Steakhouse, and Shula’s Steakhouse.

Haven’t been to City Market in awhile? A wide range of vendors, including The Tamale Place, Indian-food purveyor Spice Box, vegetarian-friendly Three Carrots, and Tomlinson Tap

Palate pleasers One of the best parts of being on vacation is indulging in a city’s cuisine. We love to eat where the locals do, whether it’s the restaurant of the moment or a tried-andtrue favorite.

Downtown is full of such established spots. You’ve probably soaked up live jazz at the Slippery Noodle Inn, happily suffered through St. Elmo Steak House’s sinussearing shrimp cocktail, and lazily spent a Sunday morning savoring Patachou’s dressed-up brunch offerings.

But there are plenty of new classics, too. Local meats and produce take center stage at Fletcher Place darling Bluebeard, Indianapolis Monthly’s Restaurant of the Year Plat 99

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“Even when it’s not hosting the Indianapolis 500 Memorial Day weekend, this bustling metropolis is still running at top speed.”

—St. Louis–based ALIVE magazine

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Room make it a worthwhile visit—especially on Wednesdays from May through October when the farmers market sets up shop on Market Street.

What’s on tap?

and on Capitol Avenue, newcomer Two Deep Brewing Co. has kept pint glasses full since early August.

Indy was declared the Best City for Conventions, as voted on by readers of USA Today and 10best.com.

Event horizon

Even devotees of mass-produced brews know that the national craft-beer scene is taking flight. And when you live downtown, a strong sampling of Indy’s beer boom is in your backyard.

In 2009, Sun King Brewery opened on College Avenue, becoming Indy’s first full-scale production brewery in more than 50 years. It’s still the place to go for $5 growler fill-ups on Friday afternoons. Not far from Sun King is Flat12 Bierwerks, which has an outdoor patio complete with shopping carts refashioned into chairs in which you can sit and sip your brew. Stationed at the corner of North and Park streets, newcomer Outliers Brewing Company—owned by Ted Miller of Brugge Brasserie—fills growlers with four core beers.

A touchdown throw from Lucas Oil Stadium, Tow Yard Brewing Co. offers a menu of cleverly named sandwiches like the “Deli Lama” and more unexpected items, such as popcorn “chicken” made with alligator. In Fletcher Place, Chilly Water Brewing Co. welcomes imbibers for beer, paninis, and live music,

Downtown’s events calendar is packed year round, ensuring that boredom is banished with tons of options in live theater, festivals, sports, and concerts every month. If it’s a large gathering—think Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration, December’s Festival of Lights, June’s Strawberry Festival on Monument Circle, and Big Ten basketball tournaments—it’s probably happening downtown.

Super Bowl XLVI transformed Georgia Street into a pedestrianfriendly boardwalk. Now, in addition to the bars and restaurants on either side, it’s the site of Food Truck Fridays, Workout Wednesdays, Happy Hour Fridays, and Colts tailgate parties.

On Sept. 6, it hosts the Indy Sister Cities Festival with cultural booths, live music, and food, and on Sept. 20, it toasts nonbottled brews during the second annual Sun King CANvitational.

Military Park hosts its fair share of events, two of which take place this month. From Sept. 12–14, Indy Irish Fest brings sheep-herding, Irish food and drink (read: plenty of beer), and

who’s living downtown?

T Downtown’s historic neighborhoods are popular roosting spots.

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wo distinct age groups are leading the drive toward moving downtown.

A recent study commissioned by Downtown Indy (formerly Indianapolis Downtown Inc.) and consulting firm Urban Initiatives polled a number of apartment and condo residents and found that most identified as millennials or baby boomers.

What’s driving them to the Circle City? A little bit of everything.

Bob Schultz, vice president of marketing and communications at Downtown Indy, points to historic neighborhoods, a friendly and inviting atmosphere, lots of events, active public spaces, various price points in housing, interesting architecture, plentiful dining options, and an ever-growing array of cocktail hangouts.

Respondents who were Indiana residents largely moved downtown from the doughnut counties, with Hamilton (26 percent) and Johnson (12 percent) leading the way. Among those who moved to Indianapolis from other cities, Chicago was the most common spot from which they departed, followed by the Cincinnati/Dayton metro area. Survey respondents reported their primary areas of employment are life sciences, education, finance, or a technical field, such as engineering.

Schultz says the city has worked hard at developing all facets of downtown. It’s easy to see that those efforts have paid off.

“Now those who live here have opted for an authentic, urban experience where walking and biking are preferred over driving, where events and great food and beverages are steps away, where development continues and more exciting opportunities pop up weekly, where local art mixes well with large-scale attractions, and where the crossroads of affordability, convenience, and livability intersect,” Schultz says.

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“Indianapolis, Indiana, is taking what may be the boldest step of any American city towards supporting bicyclists and pedestrians.”

—Project for Public Spaces, in regards to the Cultural Trail

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live music, while Upland Indy Oktoberfest on Sept. 27 provides, well, more beer and more live music.

Let’s not forget about our beloved sports teams, which give fans a reason to cheer—and fill downtown venues—all year long. This spring, Indy welcomed the newest member to its pro-sports repertoire, the Indy Eleven of the North American Soccer League. Judging by the consistently packed stands at IUPUI’s Michael A. Carroll Stadium, Indy fans have fully embraced the “boys in blue.”

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INDY’S URBAN TRAIL For all of the accolades Indy receives, the Cultural Trail is perhaps its most lauded. The 8-mile pedestrian and bike path connects downtown’s cultural districts (as well as Broad Ripple via the Monon Trail), neighborhoods, and entertainment spots with public art installations scattered along the way. It’s become a popular destination for visitors and a different way for residents to explore the city. Now, with the stretch along Virginia Avenue finally coming to completion, the bustling areas of Fletcher Place and Fountain Square are a short jaunt away.

One of the city’s newest perks combines beautifully with the Cultural Trail.

The Indiana Pacers Bikeshare, which launched in April, includes 250 brightyellow bicycles that riders can rent from 25 stations on or “One of the near the trail. best cities to see The program is from a bicycle.” already a hit— —Travel site in its first three away.com months, nearly 53,000 rides have taken to the streets.

With such a strong automotive history, it makes sense that Indy is the site of another car-based innovation. Later this year, BlueIndy, an electric car–sharing program, shifts into gear after a pilot period. Users can access one of the compact cars 24/7 from charging stations, drive it up to 150 miles on one charge, and only pay for the time it’s used.

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ulia Phoebus, an English languagearts teacher at Indianapolis Public Schools’s SUPER School 19 on the southeast side, always likes asking her students to dream about the types of classes their ideal school would offer.

“A few students always bring up a cooking or culinary class, along with other classes we no longer have in the publicschool system,” says Phoebus, who is in her second year teaching seventh and eighth grades.

The transformation of Indianapolis into a foodie city also played a role in Phoebus’s decision to start a cooking-based after-school club for her eighth-graders.

There was one problem though—a lack of sufficient materials, like bowls, pans, and mixers.

Phoebus used to provide her own cookware for the weekly gatherings. And even though fellow teachers also donated items, there still weren’t enough to go around. That’s when the IPS Education Foundation, an organization that connects community resources with district teachers and students, came into play.

As the charity partner of Indianapolis Monthly’s Downtown Living Tour, the foundation will receive 100 percent of the event’s ticket proceeds.

“I bring half of my kitchen supplies from home each week in two large plastic containers for the kids to use,” Phoebus wrote on the project’s page at donorschoose.org, a Kickstarter-like program that the foundation uses to raise money for teacher-designed projects.

Within a week of that posting, the IPS Education Foundation matched the donations of 14 people from across the country, and the entire project was funded.

Phoebus selected what items she needed, Donors Choose placed the order, and the club, named SUPER Chefs, received $840 worth of culinary essentials.

Using their new supplies, the students created recipes to enter in the Southeast Community Services Chopped for Good fundraising competition in March. The group took home second place in the cooking contest.

Phoebus’s SUPER Chefs is just one example of how the IPS Education Foundation provides support for classroom needs. Through its grant-matching initiative with Donors Choose, the foundation backs teacher-proposed projects aimed at creating better opportunities for IPS’s

The foundation sets aside money to use as discretionary funds that help teachers develop high-quality learning environments.

“If a teacher is doing a lesson on ants and needs to buy ant farms, we can help,” Thompson says. The organization has equipped schools with laptops, art supplies, musical instruments, helmets, and uniforms.

The foundation is also the recipient of proceeds from events like the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon and the IPS Alumni Hall of Fame Luncheon, which

Teacher Julia Phoebus (front row, right) and her SUPER Chefs, looking official in hats donated by the Circle Centre Chick-fil-A

30,000-plus students.

Elana Thompson, the foundation’s interim executive director, says the affiliation with donorschoose.org has an 80-percent success rate, and it only continues to grow.

“When we started the partnership with Donors Choose in 2012, 125 projects were funded,” she says. “In 2014, there are 350 projects that have been funded.”

Donations also support teacher-driven projects not listed on Donors Choose.

spotlights IPS graduates who have made a difference in their community. This year’s event will take place Sept. 30 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom.

Since 1984, the independent nonprofit has granted nearly $9 million to classrooms. Through community support and resources, IPS teachers are able to empower students in a way they might not have been able to on their own—creating a recipe for many more successful kids down the road.

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