• Safe pedestrian facilities along Washington Street and new trails to connect beyond the corridor
• New park spaces and picnic spots
• Retaining the small-town scale established by current setbacks from the roadway
• Art, landscaping, decorative lighting, signage standards, facade improvements, and other aesthetic upgrades
• Public green spaces connected to trails
• Reestablishing a community garden
• Grocery and urgent care facilities
• Mixed-use development and housing
• Trail access with new developments
• Small business incubation

• Open Stage Night | Tuesday, Jan. 9 | 7-10 p.m. | Fountain Square Brewing, 1301 Barth Ave., Indianapolis | Free | Solo artists, bands, poets, drag artists, comedians, clowns, mimes, and more — all performer types are welcome.

• Indy RV Expo | Wednesday, Jan. 10-Sunday, Jan. 14 | Times vary | Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis | $10 | Hundreds of new model motor homes, fifth wheels, travel trailers, and toy haulers from top name brand manufacturers will be on display and for sale.

• 2024 Vision Planning Workshop | Thursday, Jan. 11 | 6-8 p.m. | Maven Space, 433 N. Capitol Ave., Ste. 100, Indianapolis | $20 | Join this interactive vision-journaling workshop designed to help you clearly visualize your goals, passions, and dreams for 2024.

• Ski Lodge Silent Disco | Friday, Jan. 12 | 8 p.m. | The Vogue Theatre, 6259 N. College Ave., Indianapolis | $10-$20 | Hit the slopes with wintery photo opps, interactive activities, and the coolest music from three different DJs.

• Morning Bird Hike | Saturday, Jan. 13 | 9 a.m. | B&O Trailhead, Brownsburg | Free | Join a naturalist on a moderate hike on various Brownsburg Park trails.

• Harlem Globetrotters | Sunday, Jan. 14 | 12:30 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis | $43+ | Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the world-famous global tour as they take the court with moments of extreme basketball innovation and fan fun.

• More winter weather is on the way. Late last night there was a Winter Weather Advisory issued. We’re looking at brief bursts of snow midweek with gusty winds and then bitter cold air this weekend into early next week. (WISH)

• The owners of Rail Cafe & Market and Cone + Crumb in Westfield announced they will be closing both businesses this week. The last day of business will be Saturday, Jan. 13. (IBJ)

• So close. Unfortunately, it’s the end of the road for the Colts’ season after a failed fourth-and-one pass from Gardner Minshew to Tyler Goodson. The Colts fell 23-19 to the Texans Sunday. The team’s 2024 opponents have been set. (FOX59)

• Is there an area that needs a street crossing or one that could be improved? The Fountain Fletcher District, in partnership with the Economic Improvement District (EID), is looking to apply for funds to improve street crossings within its boundaries. Give them your feedback.

• The Domestic Violence Network launched a new three-year, community-wide plan focusing on Black and African American women who have experienced domestic violence. It includes a restorative justice program that will offer support groups to those affected. The pilot program will launch in March. (WRTV)

• Participating central Indiana Chick-fil-A locations are offering customers a free breakfast entree through Saturday, Jan. 13. Guests must have the rewards app to earn a free chicken biscuit or spicy chicken biscuit of their choice. (WTHR)

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The key industries

• Logistics | 109,000 employees
• Manufacturing | 88,000 employees
• Information Technology | 22,000 employees
• Life Sciences | 21,000 employees
• Agribusiness | 16,000 employees
• Sports | 16,000 employees