Plus, Holliday Park playground getting a new look.
 
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🎶 Under the bridge downtown

City unveils updated plan for Henry Street bridge project
Updated rendering of Henry Street bridge project
The community helped select the design of the Henry Street bridge, also referred to as Circle City Gateway. | Rendering via The City of Indianapolis
Last year, we told you about a bridge project that would expand the Indianapolis Cultural Trail west across the White River + connect downtown to Elanco’s new headquarters and Eleven Park.

This week, the City of Indianapolis provided an update on the project plan for the Henry Street bridge, discussed the latest historical research on Greenlawn Cemetery, and allowed residents to engage with members of the project team.

The city found that the construction of the Henry Street bridge between Washington and Oliver streets will overlap with two of the four cemetery sites know as Greenlawn Cemetery — which is recognized as the city’s first cemetery. Because of this, the city said it will approach the site through a true archaeological process to meet the community’s expectation of its historical significance.

The project will take up ~1.5 acres of the 20+ acre site, but the city estimates that 650+ graves could be unearthed during construction.

A presentation of the project stated that the updated approach will “both address the erasure of the city’s past and will change the city’s skyline.”

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The Cultural Trail addition as part of this project will be the second expansion of the trail in its 10-year history.

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Rendering via The City of Indianapolis

The White River Innovation District will be completed in phases, with work currently underway on the west side of the river.
  • Phase 1 is currently under construction with the infrastructure to support the Elanco campus on the west side of the river.
  • Phase 2 will be the Henry Street bridge.
  • Phase 3 will be the Henry Street connector, which includes building the roadway that connects from the bridge to Kentucky Avenue.
The final design of the Henry Street bridge features four rings centered on the bridge, with 60% of it dedicated to pedestrian use (via the Cultural Trail) and 40% for vehicular traffic.

Archaeological work will begin in late 2024 + construction of the bridge will start this year and complete in fall 2026.
 
Events
Wednesday, June 26
  • Carmel Monon Walk x Social | Wednesday, June 26 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | The GOAT, 220 2nd St. Southwest, Carmel | Free | Join a walk along the Monon in Carmel and a post-walk social at The GOAT.
Thursday, June 27
  • Game Night | Thursday, June 27 | 5-7 p.m. | Indy Reads, 1066 Virginia Ave., Indianapolis | Free | Bring the family and friends for some chess and games, or bring along your favorite game to play.
Friday, June 28
Saturday, June 29
  • Co-Ed Broad Ripple Walk | Saturday, June 29 | 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Create Art Studio, 6511 Ferguson St., Indianapolis | Free | Grab a coffee, walk the Monon Trail and Broad Ripple Flower Alley, and then gather for an open house at Create Art Studio.
Sunday, June 30
  • Stars & Stripes Market | Sunday, June 30 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Tinker House Events, 1101 E. 16th St., Indianapolis | Cost of purchase | Join a fun afternoon with local vendors and Fourth of July vibes with drinks by Provider Coffee & Cocktail Lounge.
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🛍️ Network and shop to support local women-owned businesses
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In 2023, 170 people attended WE Happy Hour to support Indiana-based, women-owned businesses. | Photo provided by Polished Strategic Communications
Support women-owned and founded businesses in Central Indiana during WE Brunch Happy Hour, happening on Thursday, July 11 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Biltwell Event Center.

During this event hosted by Women Equity Brunch + Indy Equity Collaborative, guests will:
  • Learn about female entrepreneurship
  • Network with women showcasing their goods + services
  • Shop from ~50 local vendors
  • Pose for colorful photo opportunities
  • Enjoy light appetizers
Psst... anyone looking to support women is welcome to attend.
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News Notes
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Announced
  • The Indiana State Fair announced an upcoming daylong event to celebrate all things “Fab Four,” marking the 60th anniversary of two performances by The Beatles at the fairgrounds. “Celebrating The Beatles at the Indiana State Fair” will take place on Saturday, Aug. 3. Get tickets. (WTHR)
Concert
  • Posty, say howdy to Indy. As part of his upcoming country album, Post Malone is bringing his “F-1 Trillion Tour” to Ruoff Music Center on Thursday, Sept. 12. Ticket presale begins at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 28. (WRTV)
Festival
  • The Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration is gearing up for its Music Heritage Festival on Friday, June 28 at 6 p.m. featuring Johnny Gill, Morris Day, and Karyn White. The celebration runs through Sunday, June 30. Get more info.
State
  • The pool used for the US Olympic Swim Trials at Lucas Oil Stadium will be disassembled, loaded onto four semis, and trucked to Fort Wayne. It will become the main attraction at a future $50 million community wellness center operated by Fort Wayne Swimming and Wellness Alliance Inc. (IBJ)
Trending
  • After about 10 days on Georgia Street, the 66-ft replica of the Eiffel Tower is gone. So where did it go? It was moved to storage until an official plan is made. Indiana Sports Corp said it’s discussing options with a few different parties who have shown interest. (WTHR)
Sports
  • The NBA Draft and free agency start this week. What are the latest rumors about the Pacers’ summer and their team building? Listen with Locked On.
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    🛝 A new place to play

    Holliday Park reimagines beloved playground in new project
    Rendering of new playground design at Holliday Park in Indianapolis
    The new playground design will take advantage of some of the park’s natural elements. | Rendering by REA
    Holliday Park announced it’s reimagining its beloved playground to create a more “inclusive, engaging, versatile, and vibrant commons.”

    The Holliday Park Foundation, the City of Indianapolis, Indy Parks, and design team REA are teaming up to redesign and refresh the playground at the south end of the park.

    Some major elements of the project include:
    • Entry court to welcome visitors to the space
    • A central lawn and shelter gathering area within view of the play spaces
    • Social play space for toddlers
    • Timber tower and climbing structures
    • Nature exploration
    • Hillside climbing and slides utilizing the natural topography of the site
    The project budget is $6 million and the Holliday Park Foundation has received an initial contribution of $3 million from the Lilly Endowment. It’s using a fundraising campaign for the balance of the project cost.
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