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Answered: the developments you’d finish first in Indianapolis, IN
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We got a friendly wave from the workers while taking this photo. | Photo by INDYtoday team
Indy has lots of development projects in the works, so that got us thinking — If you had the power to instantly finish a major local development project, which one would you choose?

We asked our followers on Instagram, and y’all were eager to share how you’d use your magic locally.

North Split

We could’ve guessed this one. Many of you voted that you’d finish the North Split project first, which has been ongoing since the winter of 2020. Good news: the major project is finally nearing completion.

I-65 is set to fully open at the North Split this spring and final touches like local street paving and adding plants will be wrapped up in summer or fall 2023.

Instagram user @indianapolisamy said the North Split and also added, “but also more streetlights throughout Indy.”

Indy Eleven Stadium

Coming off the recent news of the planned $1 billion Eleven Park on the southwest side of downtown, several of you voted to see this project completed first.

The project will not only include a brand new 20,000-seat multipurpose stadium for Indy Eleven, but also 600 apartments, 205,000 sqft of office space, parking garages, public plazas with green space, a hotel, and 197,000 sqft for retail space.

The project breaks ground this May and could be complete by summer 2025.

Instagrammer @jbroebuck said Indy Eleven Stadium because it’ll be a “massive injection to a neglected quadrant of our city that expands downtown.”

A rendering of a bus stop on the Purple Line

A rendering of Sherman Station with bus only lane. | Rendering via IndyGo

Purple Line

We were a little surprised by the amount of you that voted for IndyGo’s Purple Line that will connect Indy to Lawrence.

The planned bus line will be 15.2 miles and share 13 stations with the Red Line. The estimated $187.9 million project will also add 10 miles of sidewalks and 488 accessible curb ramps.

Instagram follower @twainindy said the Purple Line because “this city has so much potential but we need a better public mass transit system.”
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Missed our question on Instagram?

Let us know: If you had the power to instantly finish a major local development project, which project would you choose?

A. North Split
B. Indy Eleven Stadium
C. Pan Am Plaza
D. Purple Line / Blue Line
E. Gold Building / City Market
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United State of Indiana shop moving to Monon Station
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Lux & Ivy has been at this location for nearly four years and is excited to welcome USI. | Photo provided by Lux & Ivy
Two popular local brands and “business besties” are going to be next door neighbors.

United State of Indiana, a local apparel and gift shop brand, is moving in next to vintage clothing store Lux & Ivy at Monon Station along the Monon Trail and East 54th Street.

You may recognize United State of Indiana for its Indiana State Fair or Indianapolis 500 merch.

Lux & Ivy shared the news on Instagram and says there are already events and collaboration projects in the works between the two businesses ahead of this summer.

United State of Indiana’s grand opening is set for Friday, March 3.

Pro tip: Make a whole SoBro trip out of it by visiting Lick, Breadworks, or Gallery Pastry Shop while you’re in the area.
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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Nicole.

Editor’s pick: I’m excited to hear that United State of Indiana is moving in next to Lux & Ivy and I’m looking forward to what they have in store for us. If you know me, you know that I’m a fan of USI’s merch — I snagged both their State Fair and Indy 500 collections. 🤳

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