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Groundbreaking for South Meridian Street infrastructure improvements took place yesterday

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Exciting things are happening in the Stadium Village and Old Southside neighborhood! Yesterday was the official groundbreaking for the South Meridian Street infrastructure improvement project. This project is a part of the Lift Indy project that was awarded in 2018.

SVBA president, Erica Wells had the honor of speaking at today’s official groundbreaking ceremony. This project is a significant investment in our area from the City of Indianapolis.

SVBA President Erica Wells speaks at the groundbreaking.
Representatives from the City of Indianapolis, TWG, Stadium Village Business Association, the Old Southside participated in the ground breaking.
SVBA President Erica Wells with Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett

Here is the official press release along with a PDF showing the renderings of what the Meridian Street improvements will look like.

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The grand opening of The Heirloom took place last night

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Stadium Village wants to officially welcome The Heirloom to the neighborhood! In partnership with Crystal Catering, this amazing event venue is the most recent addition to the Stadium Village area and is a great example of the renaissance that we are currently experiencing. With the upcoming additions of the Rise on Meridian apartment building, in conjunction with the final phase of the Lift Indy grant which will be a new streetscape and placemaking along South Meridian St., this area will be a great example of urban transformation and vitality.

Kelly Park officially opens after renovations!!

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The newly renovated Kelly Park is now open for all to enjoy. This renovation is one part of the Lift Indy Grant investment into the Old Southside/Stadium Village area. The Stadium Village Business Association provided the seed money to invest in the application process that ultimately led to our area securing the Lift Indy Grant. SVBA members can be proud to see our membership dollars used to help transform our area and make a positive impact on the community.

Mayor Joe Hogsett makes remarks at the ribbon-cutting
Councillor Kristin Jones makes remarks at the opening
Old Southside President Geoffrey makes remarks.

Tru by Hilton opens in Stadium Village.

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The Tru by Hilton Indianapolis Downtown ( located at 601 Russell Avenue ) is officially open! The ribbon-cutting took place on Friday, Mar. 5, 2021. Stadium Village welcomes this new development into our area and we are excited for the momentum this project has created and for the other additional developments soon to open. See photos below of the ribbon-cutting event.

  • View along Russel Street
  • View along Merrill Street
  • The lobby of the Tru
  • Steve Alexander from Prince Alexander Architecture discusses the building and the history of the site.
  • Leonard Hoops from Visit Indy speaks alongside Vince Dora of Dora Hospitality.
The fire station that formerly stood at this location
The Tru by Hilton on the same property.

Photos from today’s groundbreaking of the Tru by Hilton hotel in Stadium Village

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Tru by Hilton broke ground today on its newest location in Downtown Indianapolis! The hotel will be 148 rooms and is slated to open spring/summer 2020.  Indianapolis-based companies Prince Alexander Architects and Midwest GC lead the development team for this project; Dora Hospitality Group will be managing hotel operations.

This is another development project highlighting the busy business activity currently taking place in Stadium Village in downtown Indianapolis.

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Media Coverage and photos from the Lift Indy Grant press conference

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Here are links to the media coverage as well as photos from Wednesdays announcement of the Lift Indy Grant:

https://www.ibj.com/articles/71106-old-southside-targeted-for-4m-city-investment-through-lift-indy-program

https://www.wthr.com/article/millions-grants-are-won-old-southside-improvements-already-underway

https://www.icloud.com/photos/#0ZToKaW8log7sfw82FzsgSoCg

Breaking News: Old Southside / Stadium Village receive Lift Indy Grant!

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Please join Mayor Joe Hogsett & the Department of Metropolitan Development as we announce the second Lift Indy neighborhood on Wednesday, October 31 at 10 a.m. at Kelly Park adjacent to the Concord Neighborhood Center located at 1310 South Meridian Street. There will be a press conference followed by a walking tour around the neighborhood led by Core Planning Strategies. If there is inclement weather, the press conference will be at Concord Neighborhood Center gymnasium.

All Stadium Village Business Association members are encouraged to attend!

About Lift Indy

Each year, the City of Indianapolis designates a new Lift Indy area through a data-driven and competitive process. The selected area will receive a significant portion of two U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grants – the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).

Lift Indy comes as part of Mayor Hogsett’s commitment to transforming Indianapolis neighborhoods. This strategic investment of public funds aims to support the growth of economic development opportunities, the preservation and development of quality affordable housing, creative placemaking, availability of social services, infrastructure, public amenities, social engagement, and other aspects of quality of life that make up a complete neighborhood. The funds will be targeted in areas where public investments could help realize market potential.

Open House party for Vince Shimp’s Airbnb lofts at 932 S. Meridian St.

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Vince Shimp has completed his renovation of the upper floor of the building at 932 S. Meridian St. into Airbnb apartments.  He is having an open house party on Friday, April 13th from 4-8:30pm.  Please stop by and take a tour of the amazing renovation that Vince has done to this property.   You can see the Airbnb listing here –> https://abnb.me/0F6KF10bPL

Good Oil Company to redevelop former Emrich’s furniture site.

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Demolition crews began partial tear‐down this morning of the Emrich’s Furniture Site at Morris and West Street, making way for Good Oil’s adaptive renovations of the storied parcel.  For more info on the project, click the press release link below:

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Meeting Reminder: tomorrow Mar. 21st at 8:30am at the Sacred Heart Parish Hall

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Our next Stadium Village Business Association monthly meeting is tomorrow Wednesday, March 21st and will be back at Sacred Heart Parish located on 1125 S. Meridian Street. Doors will open at 8:00 am with coffee and bagels to start your morning. Compliments of Shapiro’s! We will begin promptly at 8:30 am.

We have some great topics you won’t want to miss:
– I-65/70 Discussion and meeting date with INDOT on March 26th
– Liquor Barn hearing update
– Deb Kunce presentation on 4 million dollar Indy Lift Grant
– Evening meeting options
Why join SVBA? By attending our monthly meetings, SVBA members can take advantage of the many opportunities listed below:
– Have a voice/vote on development in our area
– Host an offsite meeting or evening social this summer or fall
– Spotlight your business
– Contact list access for upcoming news and event promotion
– Networking with other business leaders and city officials in the community

**MARK YOUR CALENDAR!**

April 18th – Monthly Meeting – at Citizens Energy (featuring steam plant tour)
May 16th – Monthly Meeting – at Sacred Heart Parish