10 Biggest Growth Stories Of The Decade

2010-01-28

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1. COLTS GET A NEW HOME – Lucas Oil Stadium dominates the city’s skyline and creates turmoil about operating costs. Oh, and it’s one heck of a place to watch a game of football.

2. INDIANAPOLIS GETS A NEW AIRPORT – Firat impressions can be important in creating a community image, and the $1.1 billion new terminal that opened in 2008 is a pretty good first impression.

3. POPULATION CONTINUES TO SHIFT TO THE SUBURBS – A classic case of middle-class flight spurred new subdivisions in outlying counties — and exacerbated old problems in Indy’s urban core.

4. NEW MARION COUNTY LIBRARY OPENS – For all the controversy (a $50 million cost overrun), it’s hard to argue it’s a fabulous place to check out a book or log on to a web site.

5. DEVELOPMENT ALONG THE WHITE RIVER CANAL- The museum corridor — Indiana State Museum, and NCAA Hall of Champions join Eiteljorg — gives Indy a hub of sophistication.

6. CARMEL UNDERGOES TRANSFORMATION – Hard to imagine and Indiana city that has changed more in a decade. Round-abouts, an Arts & Design District — an a performance arts center waiting in the wings.

7. GAMBLING CREEPS CLOSER TO INDIANAPOLIS – The creation of “racinos” in Anderson and Shelbyville continue debate about gambling in the state.

8. MAJOR EXPANSION OF INDIANAPOLIS MUSEUM OF ART COMPLETE – And it’s free! Well, admission is, anyway. The project itself cost $74 million over three years and was completed in 2005.

9. RETAILERS DISCOVER THE ‘BURBS – Clay Terrace, Hamilton Towne Centre, Metropolis. What recession?

10. REBUILDING OF I-465 CONTINUES – The effort to help motorists get “around” Indianapolis is on-going. The current work on the west leg is expected to be complete in 2012 — five years after “Accelerate 465″ began.

Article is from The Indianapolis Star, Sunday, December 27, 2009