HUNI News

  • An update on the I-65/I-70 North Split Current Plan

    Announced in September, INDOT's current plan--Alternative 4c--will reduce the height of retaining walls and doesn't call for additional through-lanes, but it still doesn't go far enough to specifically increase connectivity between neighborhoods and areas of commerce divided by the interstate, or increase opportunities for inclusive economic development along the path of the interstate. We do applaud INDOT for modifying a portion of their plans due to community voices.

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  • Rethink Coalition generates Four Guiding Principles

    The Rethink Coalition collectively encompassing over 50 businesses, institutions, community organizations, and neighborhoods continues to convene weekly or bi-weekly meetings as necessary. Members organizations create and adopt these Four Guiding Principles as a fundamental roadmap in discussions with INDOT.

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  • Mayor Joe Hogsett Weighs in on North Split Project

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    Kia Gillete, Environmental Project Manager, HNTB Corporation

    Dear Ms. Gillete:

    I appreciate INDOT's willingness to listen to community concerns and conduct a system-wide analysis of the Downtown Indianapolis interstate system. The seven concepts studied give us a sense of what's possible, based on traffic performance, cost, visual and connectivity impacts, and construction timeline.

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  • INDOT unveils six options for Reconstruction of I-65/I-70

    INDOT publicly unveiled six alternatives for reconstruction of I-65/I-70 as it holds a listening session for the community. Rough estimates for inclusion of each alternative as well as estimated time-savings on each alternative are also unveiled. 

    Listening to presentations by INDOT? Here's what you need to understand:

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  • Rethink I-65/I-70 Launches a Dedicated Website

    A rendering of a possible option for a recessed I-65 North Split corridor.

    The grassroots movement to rethink I-65/I-70 has grown! The coalition has developed a dedicated website for a high level view and resources. There's an excellent FAQ (frequently asked questions) section for a quick summary at present. Be sure to check back for ongoing updates.

    Visit the coalition's website here:

    https://rethink65-70.org

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  • IndyGo Transit Plan Receives Final Approval

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    Historic Neighborhoods were pleased Marion County voters agreed that the Transit Plan needs to move forward. On February 27th the City County Council approved by a vote of 17-9 mass transit funding for the community. Mass transit passed November's referrendum by a 60+% margin, moved forward from the County's County's Rules and Policy Committee and rexeived final Council approval on Feb 27th. The Council authorized the full .25 cents for every $100 of Income option proposed by the November 2016 Referrendum.

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