Weekly View’s Story Archive

City Launches Modernized Zoning Codes

INDIANAPOLIS — On April 1, the City of Indianapolis enacted its’ completely revamped zoning code. The new ordinance replaces the 47-year-old version and will help usher in a new era of modern, urbanized growth. Th update was driven by Indy Rezone, a special initiative of the Department of Metropolitan Development … Read More

Tree Planting Blitz at Ellenberger Park

IRVINGTON —Thanks to the hard work of Friends of Ellenberger Park, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful and the Irvington Garden Club, 100 trees were planted in Ellenberger Park on April 2. The Club also planted two planters at the edges of the park. Native species, including Pecan, Kentucky Coffee Trees, Redbud, Quaking … Read More

Five Local H.S. Senior Basketball Players Receive Scholarships

INDIANAPOLIS — Five Marion County Senior High School Boys Basketball players received Downtown Indianapolis Kiwanis-NextGear Boys Basketball Academic All-Star Scholarships, sponsored by NextGear Capitol, at the 70th annual Indiana State High School Boys Basketball Finals Luncheon on March 25.  The luncheon, which honors the eight state finalist basketball teams, was … Read More

Campaign Signs Not Allowed in Right of Way

INDIANAPOLIS —The Indiana Department of Transportation urges political candidates and their supporters to keep roads free from encroaching campaign signs for the safety of the motoring public. The signs can block visibility for traffic entering and exiting the roadway at intersections and driveways. Areas that should remain sign-free include intersections, … Read More