It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of our beloved Marge Tarplee, Downtown’s beautification pioneer and cheerleader. To know her was to love her – instantly! Marge was a passionate woman and we are so thankful that one of her greatest passions was Downtown Indianapolis and its vibrancy. We’ve lost a dear friend, […]

From time to time, we at Downtown Indy and IMPD Downtown District are asked, “Is Downtown safe?” The answer is a resounding yes. Downtown Indy and Downtown District work together to make everyone’s visit and living experience free of serious victimization. To assist with this effort, we collaboratively created an informational card that specifies our […]

Indianapolis has no shortage of creative types. While there are a lot of homegrown talents living here, some simply cannot afford the tools and hardware that are necessary for creation – the laser-cutters, metal working machines, sewing machines and other equipment to give them a leg-up with their start-ups. That’s where the concept of “maker […]