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Asked: What if Indianapolis looked like this?

Dream big, Hoosiers. We want to hear your wackiest, wonkiest, dreamiest, funniest, “what if” Indy ideas.

Indianapolis with underground subway

Can you picture Indianapolis like this?

AI generated images by Google’s Image FX

What if Indianapolis had a public transportation tram that ran under the city like the New York City subway? If you tend to play the “what if” game, you’ll like today’s newsletter because we’re “what-ifing” about Indy.

What if... the Canal Walk became a destination for food and retail?

What if... the Window to the World project (that was announced in 2021) actually came to fruition?

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What if the tops of the parking garages were event spaces with rooftop gardens?

AI generated images by Google’s Image FX

What if... the tops of the parking garages were event spaces with rooftop gardens?

What if... all one-ways were converted to two-ways with bike paths like College Avenue?

What if... restaurants stayed open after 10 p.m.?

White River State Park with pickleball courts

Some of you have asked us about pickleball courts downtown, so here’s what AI imagines.

AI generated images by Google’s Image FX

What if... the empty grass area at White River State Park became pickleball courts?

What if... there was a way to know where you’re allowed to bring your dog in Indy? Wait. We already have thatalright, you get the idea of how to play.

We want to hear your craziest “what if...” for our city. There are no limits. Let your imagination run free and share your wildest ideas with us.

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