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Affordable housing project planned for Central State campus

Rendering of The Plaza at Central Greens

The T&H project received $15.2 million in federal low-income housing tax credits. | Rendering via T&H Investments

Changes are coming to Central State on Indy’s near west side.

Carmel-based development firm T&H Investments is planning to spend $36 million to build a 122-unit affordable housing project on the campus.

The early stages of construction are already underway on Central Greens Boulevard, just north of the 3000 block of West Washington Street.

The Plaza at Central Greens will include:

Three apartment buildings (three stories with 39 units across 14,040 sqft, each ranging from $715 to $1,150 per month)
A 3,400-sqft amenity center that will feature a fitness area, a community gathering space, and a computer room
A retail building
A playground and pond
100+ parking spaces in a surface lot behind the apartments

The project is expected to open by mid- to late-2024.

A couple other sections of the Central State campus have been seeking redevelopment — like the former IFD Station 18 which is looking at a transit-oriented development with the IndyGo Blue Line.

Other updates to the campus have included a new football field and running track, the Indiana Medical History Museum, an event venue, and 160+ single-family homes and townhouses. Learn more.

Events

Wednesday, April 26

Indianapolis Indians vs. Clippers | Wednesday, April 26 | 1:35 p.m. | Victory Field, 501 W. Maryland St., Indianapolis | $12-$85 | This mid-week day game is perfect for a business lunch at the ballpark.

Thursday, April 27

Middle Ground Comedy Festival | Thursday, April 27-Sunday, April 30 | Times vary | Black Circle, 2201 E. 46th St., Indianapolis | $10-100 | The funniest of the funny will converge in Indianapolis for a four-day comedy fest.

Friday, April 28

Stunt Dogs | Friday, April 28 | 8 p.m. | Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts, Butler University, 610 W. 46th St., Indianapolis | $21-27 | Watch talented dogs soar, jump, fly, and spin for your enjoyment.

Saturday, April 29

The Hot Room Open House | Saturday, April 29-Sunday, April 30 | 6 a.m.-6 p.m. | The Hot Room, 3866 E. 96th St., Indianapolis | Free | Try The Hot Room with free yoga classes all weekend.
Oddities & Curiosities Expo | Saturday, April 29 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Indiana State Fairgrounds - West Pavilion, 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis | $6.27-$238.53 | Explore the strange and unusual with 150+ oddity vendors and artists — the expo will also feature photo ops, tarot reading, sideshow performers, and concessions.

Sunday, April 30

Let’s Go Fly a Kite | Sunday, April 30 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Celebration Plaza, White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St., Indianapolis | Free | Get a kite in the air or build one yourself with DIY kite kits and enjoy food and yard games with the family.

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Wellness

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News Notes

Edu

Starting next school year, Hoosier students will be required to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The new law applies to all students, with some exceptions, but is not a requirement for high school graduation. The requirement will expire in 10 years for lawmakers to reevaluate. (WISH)

Sports

Former Indianapolis Indians player Drew Maggi might finally be making his major league debut. After more than 1,100 career minor league games (including 22 with the Indians last season), the 33-year-old infielder has been called up to the Pittsburgh Pirates from Double-A Altoona. (WTHR)
He’s done it again. Indianapolis Colts mascot Blue has been named the NFL Mascot of the Year for a third time. He also won the title in 2016 and 2019. According to the team, he does around 300 performances a year, including 125 free school shows. (WRTV)

Environment

The Indianapolis Zoological Society announced it’s launching a Saving Species Challenge that will award a $1 million grant to one organization that can develop + execute a plan with a measurable and sustainable impact on the survival of an animal species. Pre-applications are due by Sunday, June 4. Learn more. (WTHR)

Closing

Bye-bye, Buy Buy Baby and Bed Bath & Beyond. The retailer announced it’s filed for bankruptcy, meaning it will begin liquidating assets and closing storefronts in the coming months. Today is the last day to use your coupons, so head to Greenwood to visit both businesses before they close. (WTHR)

Ranked

Not-so-great news for electric vehicle owners. According to a recent study by car subscription provider FINN, Indy is among the worst US cities when it comes to the availability of public charging stations — with only a single public charging station per 100,000 visitors. (IndyStar)

Arts

Want to transport yourself to 19th century Paris and experience a stunning three-dimensional display of Impressionist art? Then you won’t want to miss “Monet & Friends Alive” at THE LUME in Newfields, an immersive experience of sight, sound and color, on view through May 29. Grab tickets.*

Today Is

National Pretzel Day — AKA the most important day of the year for Stanley Hudson from “The Office.” If you’ve got a hankering for one of these fluffy on the inside, crisp and perfectly salted on the outside snacks, celebrate with this at-home pretzel kit or this gourmet pretzel pack.

Announced

Congratulations Nora R., the winner of our product survey! We hope you enjoy your $500 cash prize, and we thank you for providing your feedback. Responses from this survey are helping us improve our newsletter.

Answered

📚 And the winner is…

Read the finalists’ poems in our 2023 poetry contest

A graphic that says 2023 Poetry Contest Winner.

The votes are in. | Graphic by 6AM City

We’re pleased to announce that “For Love of Poems” by Sara Evans is the winner of our 2023 poetry contest.

This poem received the most votes from our audience. A big round of applause to our other finalists and everyone who participated in our contest — it was a true joy for the INDYtoday Editorial team to read what you came up with.

Now, we’re handing it over to Sara to dazzle us with their creation.

“For Love of Poems”
Please excuse the dust,
this evolution
of words to poems.
Mix and match
of articles and form
as the foundation
that builds into artwork.
These remarks
start by appearing simple
and launch the creative endeavor
we call poetry.
The idea
to showcase the greatest spectacle
we find most interesting.

Read all our finalists’ poems

Answered

Monday we asked, “where’s a place in Indy that has given you a sense of community?” and here’s what you said:

Young girls participate in a ceramics studio class — Alley Cat Ceramics Studio offers beginner wheelthrowing classes.
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Photo by @alleycatceramics

“The Alley Cat Ceramics studio is one of my very favorite places to be. I might be biased, but I can also say that the atmosphere and just general vibe is so collaborative, creative, and welcoming for anyone who comes in and to be honest, not something I can even take credit for. We just have a real nice group of members and students that somehow found each other.” — owner, Alexa A.

Where to go for a sense of community

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Nicole Hernandez

From the editor

Want to check out all that Central State has to offer? You can’t pay the area a visit without grabbing a drink or snack from Mansion Society, a coffee shop inside the Central State Mansion. Did you know the historic mansion used to be the administration building for the nearby Indiana Hospital for the Insane? Well, now it’s a unique co-living space.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Go on a road trip to Fort Wayne.

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