Update #4: Five Inspiring Ideas From Other Downtowns: They Did That?

Velocity invites us to dream big and think boldly about Downtown’s future. As we gear up for an early-December launch of Velocity, we are pleased to continue these bi-monthly updates. Velocity has worked to gather inspiration from brilliant minds here at home and best practices from cities far away. For this Update, we’re sharing a few inspiring ideas happening in other downtowns and we have partnered with our friends at We Are City to help us do so. We Are City sends bi-weekly emails with similar content, so if you like this, consider signing up for their [BRIEFING].

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Update #3: Five Intriguing Opinions and Ideas from New and Veteran Indy Leaders

Perspective comes in many packages and ideally occurs at the crossroads of wisdom and freshness – and the outcome often produces intrigue. Such is the case with the Velocity process. Over the past five months, input opportunities have abounded, including one-on-one interviews with some of Indy’s “elder” statesmen (and women) as well as individuals newer to leadership roles. Below are five interesting and/or intriguing opinions that have surfaced from these interviews that are stimulating discussion from our current elected leadership and many involved in driving Downtown toward the future. Do you agree? Read on:  (more…)

Update #2: Five Ideas that Excite Us

Throughout the Velocity process, more than 4,000 individuals have shared information, ideas and input into our process through the Velocity online survey. Below are five interesting facts that we’ve learned from them: (more…)