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welcome to indy rama 2015!

greetings and welcome to downtown !

The Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis is thrilled to welcome you to our first-ever Indy Rama. This show is nothing short of spectacular, featuring five custombuilt or renovated, fully decorated and landscaped homes and townhomes in downtown Indianapolis. This showcase of urban residences will highSteve Lains light some of the best Indy BAGI Chief Executive Officer neighborhoods and provide a glimpse of what downtown living has to offer.

These houses, built by members of the Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis, display all the latest trends in technology, design, outdoor living and landscaping, and much more. You’re sure to leave with plenty of ideas for your new or existing home.

Micah J. Hill 2015 BAGI Board President During the show, the builders will be on hand to answer questions, offer advice, or discuss their uniquely built homes. Many of the designers and suppliers will also be available to provide information on their products and services.

We would like to encourage you to visit bagi.com to find a builder, remodeler, or supplier or to learn about the latest trends and technology in the industry. It’s a great resource for all consumers.

Enjoy the show!

It’s an exciting time for downtown Indianapolis! Our dynamic and vibrant city offers plenty to experience, explore, and enjoy. We welcome you and thank you for your interest.

As a guest of Indy Rama, you’ll be visiting homes in some of our most iconic neighborhoods, including Holy Gregory A. Ballard Cross, Chatham Arch, Old Indianapolis Mayor Northside, Herron-Morton Place, and Fall Creek Place.

Each community offers unique attributes and a range of housing options that I’m sure you’ll find intriguing.

New residential choices downtown, coupled with charming historic neighborhoods and brand-new shopping and grocery options show why the demand for downtown living is at an all-time high. An array of day and nighttime activities, from sporting events and concerts to live theater and cultural celebrations, enhances quality of life all year long.

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Madame Walker Theatre, and many local theaters produce award-winning performances. These outstanding venues share the spotlight with contemporary acts at White River State Park, Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Old National Centre, and other local hotspots. The Colts, Pacers, Fever, Indians, and the 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, which offers 250 bikes at 26 stations along the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, and the new BlueIndy electric-car share, which launched in September and presents an affordable, convenient transportation choice to Indy residents.

One of the greatest parts of living downtown is the close proximity of more than 200 restaurants, breweries, wineries, and culinary festivals and events. All of these combine to make downtown Indy especially attractive to the palate.

We invite you to discover what makes Indianapolis a great place to live, work, and play.

Steve Lains BAGI Chief Executive Officer Micah J. Hill 2015 BAGI Board of Directors President

Sincerely, Gregory A. Ballard Mayor, City of Indianapolis

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SPECIAL SECTIONS EDITOR

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SPECIAL SECTIONS ART DIRECTOR

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SPECIAL SECTIONS INTERN

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TOUR DETAILS & MAP

The 2015 Indy Rama schedule, directions, map, and ticket information.

PHOTOGRAPHER

Tony Valainis

PRODUCTION MANAGER

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Mike Botkin

ADVERTISING ART ASSOCIATE

Vu Luong

TOUR STOP #1:

1159 Marlowe Ave. | The Re-Development Group Neighborhood: Holy Cross

TOUR STOP #2:

2439 Broadway St. | ZMC Urban Homes Neighborhood: Fall Creek Place

TOUR STOP #3:

1815 N. Alabama St. | Trade Design Studio Neighborhood: Herron-Morton Place

TOUR STOP #4:

Townhomes at 13th & Central | Onyx+East Neighborhood: Old Northside

TOUR STOP #5:

Park 10 | Onyx+East, Inhabit Neighborhood: Chatham Arch

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES

Phil Eades, Tom Gibson, Mike Giunta, Jenny Isenbarger, Rhonda Turner EVENTS MANAGER

Abby Broderick

DIGITAL MEDIA MANAGER

Jared Hay

OFFICE MANAGER

Christy Moore

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Kim Howenstine

NATIONAL SALES REPRESENTATIVES MIDWEST/SOUTHWEST DIRECTOR

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HOME & NEIGHBORHOOD PROFILES

Cheryl Schuldt, 847-251-3483 NATIONAL ACCOUNT DIRECTORS

Eve Bercovici, S. Nina Leone, Marisa Mimoun, Carmen Michella Torres, R. Nime Walbe-La Fauci NATIONAL SALES AND MARKETING MANAGER

Ben Ekstrom

NATIONAL SALES ASSISTANT

Allyson Coughlin

A WARM & FUZZY FEELING

Families in need receive winter necessities through WTHR-13’s Coats for Kids campaign.

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Whitney Dick, 954-493-7311 MARYLAND/DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLISHER ’ S REPRESENTATIVE

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Beautiful historic homes in Herron-Morton Place

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Gregory T. Loewen VICE PRESIDENT / EDITORIAL DIRECTOR

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tour details dates October 15–18 & 22–25

time Noon to 7 p.m.

cost Tickets are $12 online at bagi.com or $15 at the event.

directions

to event parking & shuttle from the north:

Take I-65 south to the Ohio/Fletcher Avenue exit,

exit 111, toward Michigan Street. Keep right on the ramp and turn right onto Michigan Street. Turn right onto North College Avenue, then right onto Massachusetts Avenue. Follow signage to parking. from the south:

Take I-65 north to exit 111, Washington

Street. Head straight onto North Pine Street. Turn left onto East Market Street. Turn right onto College Avenue and then right onto Massachusetts Avenue. Follow signage to parking.

Shuttles will take guests to each home.

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The Re-Development Group Patrick D. Dubach 1017 E. Michigan St. Indianapolis, IN 46202 281-0482 info@redev.net redev.net

The Re-Development Group Emily Roderick 1017 E. Michigan St. Indianapolis, IN 46202 281-0482 info@redev.net redev.net

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designer philosophy

The Re-Development Group was formed in 1998 with a vision of being an integral part of community renewal in downtown Indianapolis. Developing a sound, innovative, for-profit business model to fuel this vision has always been in RDG’s DNA. Our approach to infill custom-homebuilding is as unique as our purpose-driven vision. The design/ build process places our client as lead in the team formed for every house that we build. Each home has a unique character based on the client’s expectations, with the benefit of being added to the rich fabric of downtown Indianapolis’s communities. show home approach

Our approach when designing and building this residence was to showcase a typical RDG project. The flexible floorplan allows for efficient use of spaces, which is an intentional thread that runs through each of our houses. Attention to detail displays the level of craftsmanship built into each home constructed by RDG. All RDG homes are constructed to high standards of energy efficiency, which keeps costs low. The three living levels have been connected with a closet system that could be converted to an elevator in the future for aging in place. This truly is a home that maximizes the downtown community-living experience.

Emily Roderick shares the purpose-driven mission of The Re-Development Group and believes in the client-focused design/build process. She is excellent at listening to the client and then balancing the vision with her professional guidance. Emily joins the process in the very early stages and stays with the clients until completion and beyond, if needed. The major benefit of having an in-house design expert is the day-to-day interaction with project managers who oversee construction.

These daily conversations enable the plans to be executed to everyone’s expectations—starting with the client. show home approach

Emily’s approach was to create a space that would represent a classic Re-Development Group home built in downtown Indianapolis. Since most infill houses are space-challenged, that presents a unique opportunity for designing areas that are both elegant and efficient. The attention to finishes represents many past projects, but this home was especially fun because Emily had the freedom to do her own thing.

The residence was completed on speculation of a future buyer, which is very rare for RDG.

supplier list The Affordable Companies Airtron Heating & Air Conditioning All Seasons Insulation Central Indiana Carpentry Central Indiana Mouldings & Millwork Chatham Home Contract Lumber

Custom Concrete Dealers Wholesale Demerly Architects The Family Roofing Group Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery Guardhouse Security Services

James Hardie Jeld-Wen Windows Majestic Stone Imports Mansfield Plumbing Modern Builders Nottingham Realty Group Power Environments

ProSource Wholesale Floorcoverings R.D. Tisdale Landscaping Reese Wholesale Shelby Materials Stile Flooring Xtreme Custom Painting

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holy cross a lesser - known enclave offers affordable housing and a popular park .

It’s not a stretch to call this neighborhood on Indianapolis’s near-east side a hidden gem. Though most people are probably familiar with Holy Cross establishments like Flat 12 Bierworks and Smoking Goose Meatery, they may not be aware of the housing bang they can get for their

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buck. The bulk of Holy Cross’s 20th-century single-family homes have been renovated and updated, and there is a mix of styles, including Craftsman and Italianate, to lend a diverse look. The neighborhood’s appealing price points have not only kept residents in place but have attracted new ones—particularly young families, points out Patrick Dubach, owner of The Re-Development Group.

What else draws them to Holy Cross? Maybe it’s the level of engagement in the neighborhood, which is bordered by Michigan, Washington, Davidson, and State streets. Whether they’ve lived in the area for four months or 40 years, residents are quite active on the all-volunteer executive committee. A recent party at Flat 12 drew about 150 people of all ages, and regular gatherings at the popular brewery on Dorman Street are in the works.

Or maybe homeowners are enticed by Highland Park, a 4-acre parcel that was once owned by Indiana’s fifth governor, Noah Noble. Now it’s one of the best places in the city to admire downtown’s Fourth of July fireworks, enjoy a leisurely picnic, or romp on the playground. It has also hosted movies and ladies’ nights.

Holy Cross is a veritable picker’s paradise, what with the 200 vendors at Midland Arts & Antiques Market and the strange and curious finds at Society of Salvage and Rewired Antiques. Between those, it’s easy to spend an entire day searching for new—or, rather, new-to-you— home decor. Vermont Street’s Downtown Doggie provides daycare and obedience training for pooches, and in the shadow of Midland, Matthew Jose’s Big City Farms sets up a produce stand on Saturday mornings from May to October.

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2439 Broadway St. zmc urban homes upper level

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neighborhood: fall creek place

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ZMC Urban Homes Patrick Stroup pat@zmcuh.com zmcuh.com For sales info, please contact Kate Flock at 634-4242.

builder philosophy

ZMC Urban Homes was founded by Patrick Stroup, who has more than 30 years of experience in the homebuilding business. Having built more than 100 new homes in nationally recognized Fall Creek Place, he understands that homebuilding is not just a business. It’s more than just assembling a stack of sticks and bricks, collecting a check, and handing over a set of keys. You’re purchasing both a product and a process, and we know that your experience throughout that process will determine your satisfaction and how you feel about your new home as much as its quality and craftsmanship.

Combined with our experience, working with a top national consultant has created a system that minimizes stress and makes homebuilding fun. During each step, we know where our customers will feel the most stress, the most excitement, or both. Knowing this has allowed us to develop our process to decrease the typical worries and increase the enjoyment of building a home.

We view each house as the result of a partnership between ZMC Urban Homes and our customers. There are responsibilities on both sides, but we work hard to explain what needs to be done and what to expect. Most importantly, we listen. You have many choices to make when you build a home, but we are there every step of the way to assist and advise so you feel confident in each decision.

We allow you to make extensive custom changes to our wide portfolio of plans. One of our primary goals when we work with you is to ensure that the space and the rooms in your new home don’t go unused or underused. There are numerous options from which to choose and color selections to complete that make your home unique to your lifestyle. Once choices are made, we get to work preparing,

then constructing that dream. Our scheduling system ensures a fast turnaround time while maintaining the highest level of quality and craftsmanship. This is achieved by tight control and time management of our trades and suppliers.

In setting exact expectations and communicating clearly with our customers, especially at critical times, we have achieved the highest customer-satisfaction rating in Fall Creek Place. But that doesn’t mean we’ve never made a mistake. When those do happen, we are honest and clearly explain what has occurred and—more importantly—what we will do to correct the problem.

Building a home is one of the biggest financial and emotional investments you’ll make. It’s exciting, but it can also be stressful at times. The rewards of realizing your dreams are worth it. You can trust ZMC Urban Homes to help get you there. show home approach

We are very excited to be building a second time for our homeowners. Our goal was to provide both practical use of the space and features for day-to day-family living, yet still offer a sense of luxury and style for Mom and Dad. An open, full-featured kitchen looks upon a large gathering room with a 14-foot family center showcasing a contemporary 5-foot fireplace and built-ins. Upstairs, the owners’ bath contains a spacious wet room with a 6-foot-by-5-foot shower and a 5-foot garden tub. In addition to three bedrooms, there is a cozy loft overlooking the two-story entry, providing an excellent spot for quiet reading and relaxing.

The finished basement is composed of a full guest suite, a family room, and a private multilevel play space tucked under the stairs so even the kids have a place to get away.

supplier list A/C Custom Framing Airtron Heating & Air Conditioning All Seasons Insulation American Electric Company Associated Drywall Partners of Indiana Bin There Dump That C&C Landscaping Carter Lumber

Cheri Kinz Cleaning Services Concrete Plus Drexel Interiors Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery Godby Hearth & Home James Simpson Trim and Painting Services

Kammerling Construction Palladian Home Designs Richmond Exteriors Sizemore Specialties Steg Plumbing Superior Garage Door Systems TKO Graphix Tri-Ax

True North Surveying Turnbough Construction Vision Security & Technology Weber Concrete Construction Woods Construction Services

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fall creek PLACE a dense residential area sits just minutes from downtown .

This spring, after the owners of four new Fall Creek Place homes on Broadway Street moved in, it didn’t take long for them to throw an open house and block party. Such camaraderie is common in the neighborhood, according to Patrick Stroup, owner of ZMC Urban Homes. He would know—his company has built more than 100 houses in the area, bounded by Fall Creek Parkway to the north, College Avenue on FALL CREEK TRAIL

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the east, 22nd Street to the south, and Pennsylvania Street on the west. Other, more all-encompassing social activities include an annual garage sale and a neighborhood cleanup day.

Since 2002, Fall Creek Place has undergone a housing renaissance, with single-family homes being renovated or newly built to fill vacant lots. The houses have given suburban dwellers an enticing option for living closer to downtown’s amenities. It’s a choice that allows homeowners to still have a yard with mature trees and a garage—without an hour-long commute.

Such a perk is part of the quality of life found in Fall Creek Place—less time in the car, more time relaxing on your front porch or on your bike, Stroup says. Bike-riders have a new option thanks to the recently extended Fall Creek Trail. This multiuse path, which parallels Fall Creek Parkway, connects with the Monon Trail and allows users to continue to Fort Harrison State Park.

The Oaks Academy, a private school serving kids in preK through eighth grade, has made its home in the neighborhood since 1998. Though Goose the Market and Salon Orange Moon have held steady at 25th and Delaware streets, other retail in Fall Creek Place has been slow to follow. Soon, though, those two businesses will have company a few blocks to the south. The city recently approved plans for a four-story, mixed-use development on the northeast corner of 22nd and Delaware streets. That project will include studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments; retail fronts; and a 54-space parking garage, according to the Indianapolis Business Journal.

Kitty corner from Goose, a Blue Indy electric-car–sharing station recently opened.

ZMC Urban Homes was founded by Patrick Stroup with over 31 years of experience in the homebuilding business. Having built over 100 new homes in the nationally recognized Fall Creek Place, they understand that homebuilding is not just a business. We work hard throughout our construction process to ensure we give you the house you imagined and dreamed of from the start.

Building a new home is one of the biggest financial and emotional investment you will make. You can trust ZMC Urban Homes to help you get there.

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1815 N. Alabama St. trade design studio upper level

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neighborhood: herron-morton place

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Trade Design Studio Melissa Iannucci and Brendan Murphy 1728 N. New Jersey St. Indianapolis, IN 46202 514-3352 melissa@tradedesignstudio.com brendan@tradedesignstudio.com tradedesignstudio.com

builder philosophy

We are a residential design/build firm that specializes in downtown living. The designs that come from Trade are classic and timeless in style but modern and functional in execution. Being in the unique position of helping homeowners through the entire process of design to construction, we are able to seamlessly guide our clients to their dream homes with their budgets in mind.

concrete basement—and then putting the house back down on its new foundation. Above ground, we restructured the cottage to hold a second floor by creating a series of roomdefining beams in a new, open floorplan. The walls of the second floor are only 5 feet tall at the exterior, reminding visitors of the home’s original intent. design approach

show home approach

When tackling renovations, we believe in transforming the entire home to fit a modern lifestyle, yet remaining respectful of the original character or intent of the house. This is one of our favorite historic renovations we’ve ever worked on. From its humble beginnings as a tiny cottage, this house has been transformed into a wonderful family home. The first big challenge with this house was lifting it, tearing out the old, crumbing brick foundation, and pouring a new

While the inside of the home had been renovated over the years, leaving none of the period details intact, we chose classic finishes to keep with the character of the original home. Examples of this concept can be seen in the simple oak flooring and reuse of the home’s original framing lumber in some of the interior trim details. The artwork in the home includes World War II posters discovered behind the walls during demolition.

supplier list 84 Lumber ABC Supply The Affordable Companies Airtron Heating & Air Conditioning Blair Windows and Doors Blanton Electrical Service Castlewall Security & Video Chisholm Lumber & Supply Dealers Wholesale

Delta Foundation Specialists DNI Custom Historic Window Repair English Excavating Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery Garcia Painting & Roofing H.H. Gregg FineLines Hoffmann Tree & Landscape James Hardie

Louisville Tile Majestic Stone Imports Mar Painting Service Mirror & Glass Concepts National Builder Supply Nottingham Realty Group Overhead Door Company of Indianapolis Sherwin-Williams

Steg Plumbing Structural Engineering Consultants True North Landscaping Wayne Bank and Trust White Drywall Wolfe House & Building Movers

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HERRON-MORTON PLACE a growing food scene is steps from these historic and modern homes .

Herron-Morton Place and its neighbor to the south, Old Northside, share a couple of similarities, one being that both are largely made up of historic homes from the turn of the 20th century.

Herron-Morton, though, also has a fair amount of contemporary residences peppered throughout, giving the neighborhood a diverse look. tinker street restaurant & wine bar

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Herron-Morton’s assortment of housing has drawn a mix of residents, from young couples to empty-nesters, and there are plenty of activities that bring everyone together.

The focal point of the neighborhood, bounded by 22nd Street on the north end, Central Avenue to the east, 16th Street to the south, and Pennsylvania Street on the west, is the pocket park at 19th and Alabama streets.

Though the green space may be small in size, it’s big in terms of activity, says Melissa Iannucci, partner and designer with Trade Design Group. She was instrumental in acquiring a plot of land adjacent to the park, giving residents even more space in which to gather. In July, the park hosts Rock ’n’ Romp, a music, food, and beer event, and in September, it’s home to Oktoberfest, a major fundraiser for the park that features local breweries, food trucks, and live bands. Other Herron-Morton Place Foundation events include a biennial home tour and a wintertime progressive dinner, where neighbors bounce from house to house for food and socializing. Each June, Talbott Street swells with visitors checking out the creative wares from 200-plus artists in the long-running Talbot Street Art Fair.

The area has a burgeoning food scene, thanks to spots like Penn & Palate, Thirsty Scholar, Foundry Provisions, and Tinker Street Restaurant & Wine Bar. Since its opening, Herron High School has received praise from outlets across the country, and students have steadily earned high marks in a challenging curriculum. A new academic option is Oaks Academy, which recently opened a middle school on 16th Street east of College Avenue. Herron-Morton is also home to Footlite Musicals, which has performed at the Hedback Theater at 19th and Alabama streets for 60 years.

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e are a residential design/build firm that specializes in downtown living.

The designs that come from Trade are classic and timeless in style but modern and functional in execution. Being in the unique position of helping homeowners through the entire process of design to construction, we are able to seamlessly guide our clients to their dream homes with their budgets in mind.

When tackling renovations, we believe in transforming the entire home to fit a modern lifestyle yet remaining respectful of the original character or intent of the house. This is one of our favorite historic renovations we’ve ever worked on.

From its humble beginnings as a tiny cottage, this house has been transformed into a wonderful family home. The first big challenge with this house was lifting it, tearing out the old, crumbing brick foundation and pouring a new concrete basement – then putting the house back down on its new foundation. Above ground, we restructured the cottage to hold a second floor by creating a series of room-defining beams in a new, open floor plan. The walls of the second floor are only 5’ tall at the exterior, reminding visitors of the home’s original intent.

1728 North New Jersey Street | Indianapolis, IN 46202 | 317-514-3352 | tradedesignstudio.com

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Onyx+East 460 Virginia Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46203 226-9500 info@onyxandeast.com onyxandeast.com

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At Onyx+East, we create unique living experiences for our residents, sensible properties for our communities, and sustainable products for our environment. As a builder with an urban focus, we build and sell single- and multi-family properties, treating every project as a piece of art and ensuring each property combines livability, convenience, viability, comfort, and practicality.

Onyx+East provides a semi-custom experience for our buyers. We offer a selection of standard options and upgrades for countertops, flooring, carpeting, and cabinets to outfit your home to your style and taste. We work one on one with our residents to select finishes, influence design, and define their space, turning a blank canvas into a place they can call home. When you choose Onyx+East, you choose an experience aligned with how you live. show home approach

The Townhomes at 13th & Central, located in Old Northside, features six boutique townhomes ranging from 2,400 to 3,300 square feet. Starting at $424,900, these homes have finished basements, private outdoor patios, and two-car garages, with the largest residence boasting rooftop access and attached parking.

supplier list The Affordable Companies Airtron Heating & Air Conditioning Contract Lumber Delta Faucet

Federal Plumbing & Piping Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery Fidelity National Title James Hardie

Weber Concrete Construction Whirlpool

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old northside stately historic homes define this long - beloved community.

Wander along the quiet, tree-lined streets of the Old Northside neighborhood, and you may wonder if you’re still in downtown Indianapolis.

The area, bounded by 16th Street on the north, Bellefontaine Street on the east, I-65 on the south, and Pennsylvania Street on the west, has roots that date back to the late-19th and early-20th centuries. As Indianapolis grew outward indiana landmarks center

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from its epicenter, affluent businessmen, politicians (like President Benjamin Harrison), and bankers built homes in the Old Northside, which, back then, was considered a rural environment. Around World War I, though, families hopped in their newly acquired cars and moved farther north, and many homes were chopped up into apartments.

In 1978, the area was placed on the National Register of Historic Places, a catalyst for the restoration of its Queen Anne and Italianate mansions. New-construction homes that kept the historic look filled vacant lots. And now, the Old Northside is arguably one of downtown’s most prestigious addresses. Residents are drawn to the turnkey homes that are set back off the street and have good-sized lots with mature trees, says Micah Hill of Onyx+East. The company’s new development, Townhomes at 13th & Central, offers another option.

Historic preservation has even extended to the neighborhood’s commercial buildings, and no structure illustrates that more beautifully than the Indiana Landmarks Center at 12th Street and Central Avenue. It opened in 1891 as Central Avenue Methodist Church. Fast-forward more than a century, and the building was literally falling down.

After a large-scale, multimillion-dollar renovation, the church reopened in 2011. Appropriately, it houses Indiana Landmarks, a nonprofit focused on saving historic properties across the state, and also hosts meetings, weddings, performances, and seminars.

The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site showcases artifacts and holds exhibits and special events related to the 23rd president, and the Harrison Center for the Arts serves as an art gallery and a space for all manner of cultural gatherings, including theatrical performances and festivals.

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$199,900*

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$284,900*

* Pre-Construction pricing available for a limited time and applicable to Phase 1 Pre-Construction only.

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Onyx+East 460 Virginia Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46203 226-9500 info@onyxandeast.com onyxandeast.com

Inhabit Jennifer Masten and Mike Tuttle 211 S. Ritter Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46219 888-830-5072 mtuttle@inhabitliving.com inhabitliving.com

builder philosophy

designer philosophy

At Onyx+East, we create unique living experiences for our residents, sensible properties for our communities, and sustainable products for our environment. As a builder with an urban focus, we construct and sell single- and multi-family properties, treating every project as a piece of art and ensuring each property combines livability, convenience, viability, comfort, and practicality.

Onyx+East provides a semi-custom experience for our buyers. We offer a selection of standard options and upgrades for countertops, flooring, carpeting, and cabinets to customize your home to your style and taste. We work one-on-one with our residents to select finishes, influence design, and define their space, turning a blank canvas into a place they can call home. When you choose Onyx+East, you choose an experience aligned with how you live. show home approach

Park 10 is located in the historic Chatham Arch neighborhood and offers one-, two-, and three-bedroom condos and townhomes. A starting price point of $199,900 and a location steps from Mass Ave shopping, retail, and nightlife make this property one of the most desirable new-construction projects in downtown Indianapolis. Park 10 features upscale finishes like hardwood floors, tile in bathrooms, quartz countertops, wood shelves in closets, 9-foot ceilings, large patios or balconies, outdoor greenspaces, and covered parking.

Inhabit is a local design house based in Indy’s trendy Irvington neighborhood. Building on the international success of the brand, the new 3,500-square-foot showroom/ retail store pairs Inhabit’s products with furniture and accessory lines that had previously been hard to come by or not represented locally. The showroom features vignettes that mix together items from a variety of designers to show customers how these products could look in their own homes. show home approach

We really wanted to build on what Onyx+East was already doing with the property. Taking cues from the location and aesthetic, we built the space around comfortable, modern pieces and livable scale. High-end touches, like designer wallpaper, lighting upgrades, walnut finishes, and strategic uses of color and texture, give the space a proper look for the downtown address.

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chatham arch a mix of housing options surrounds one of the city ’s most vibrant cultural districts .

It wasn’t long ago that Massachusetts Avenue and its surrounding areas were shadows of their current versions.

Over the past 30 years, though, a concerted revitalization effort has transformed rundown buildings and vacant lots into a bustling blend of retail, attractions, and housing that maintains a steady growth.

Chatham Arch, bisected by Massachusetts Avenue, Trivia night at Mass Ave Pub

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begins at New York and Delaware streets and roughly zigzags northeast to include a swath from Central Avenue on the west over to I-65 on the east.

Chatham Arch’s residential options are numerous, with apartments, condominiums (such as the Park 10 units built

by Onyx+East), and single-family homes. They attract a varied demographic, from singles and couples to young families and empty-nesters. For those moving back to Indianapolis from a larger city, Chatham Arch offers a familiar urban lifestyle at a more palatable cost of living.

And it’s easy to see why the area continues to draw both new construction projects and new residents. Chatham Arch is rife with what Micah Hill of Onyx+East calls “authentic experiences,” an important aspect in deciding upon a place to live. It just so happens that in Chatham Arch those authentic experiences are within walking distance.

Local and national acts are always on stage at entertainment venues, and there’s no shortage of choices for a preshow dinner or a post-show nightcap. Mass Ave remains a popular shopping destination, one that’s bolstered by newer options, such as R2GO, a deli/grocery, and Righno Boutique, a men’s retailer, at 11th Street and College Avenue. Nearby, the Circle City Industrial Complex will receive a boost from Ruckus, a co-working and makerspace for designers and other creative types slated to open in spring 2016.

Chatham Arch’s diverse population comes together for the annual block party in May and rallies around the nearby Center for Inquiry School 2 on New Jersey Street. Neighborhood regulars and visitors alike gather for events such as the annual Cadillac Barbie IN Pride Parade and World Cup viewing parties.

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A Warm & Fuzzy Feeling families in need receive winter necessities through wthr -13’s coats for kids campaign .

When temperatures plunge, most of us don’t think twice about pulling our warmest coat, scarf, hat, and gloves out of the closet.

But not everyone is able to brave the cold in the appropriate attire. And when kids go without proper protection against Mother Nature, moments like waiting at the bus stop can become dangerously cold situations.

Now in its 29th year, Coats for Kids has filled the gap for those in need by gathering donations of new and gently used coats and distributing them during an afternoon at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. It is WTHR-13’s longestrunning community-service campaign.

The program is also the charity recipient of ticket sales from Indy Rama.

Coats for Kids was actually the brainchild of Tuchman Cleaners, says Young-Hee Yedinak, WTHR’s communityaffairs manager. The dry-cleaner approached the channel about partnering on the program. The Salvation Army joined in, and the three have successfully held Coats for Kids annually since 1986.

Now through October 9, 25 area Tuchman Cleaners locations will take donations of kids’ winter coats for infants up through teenagers. The items will then be dry-cleaned before being moved to the Salvation Army warehouse.

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On October 17, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., families can visit the Elements Financial Blue Ribbon Pavilion at the fairgrounds to pick out coats. Last year, nearly 5,000 children were served.

“We will do our best to make sure they come away with a winter coat,” Yedinak says. “Children must be with an adult to receive one. That’s the only requirement we have.”

For those without a coat to lend to the cause, financial donations are accepted on wthr.com. Money is funneled to the Salvation Army and is used to buy coats in sizes that organizers think might run low and to purchase hats and gloves.

So uncomplicated in its premise, Coats for Kids is a winwin. Families receive much-needed items to get through winter, and those whose children have outgrown their coats can donate them to a good cause.

“It’s such a simple thing, giving a child a coat,” Yedinak says. “His or her face just lights up.”

Distribution day wouldn’t run as smoothly as it does without volunteers, 300 of which are typically on hand to help families navigate racks, sort items, and replenish when quantities are dwindling.

“There are volunteers doing all sorts of things people don’t even realize,” Yedinak says. “It’s a well-oiled machine after 29 years.”

To find a Tuchman location near you, visit tuchman cleaners.com. For more information on volunteering at Coats for Kids, go to salvationarmyindiana.org.

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WTHR-13 meteorologists Kelly Greene and Sean Ash gather donations for Coats for Kids.

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