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I love the idea of a City Market remake, but until they tackle the crime downtown, people will not want to go there or feel safe. It’s gangs and drugs; it’s time to lock these purps up and keep our citizens safe!
you sound like somebody who doesn’t go downtown
I agree – although I wouldn’t say gangs are the issue, it’s mostly just crimes of opportunity with homeless checking car doors, theft, etc. although that does create the perception of a dangerous city. I live and work less than a mile from City Market. The problem, is that homelessness is out of control, road construction prevents both car and foot traffic as people avoid the area, the city is generally just dirty (a power washer on sidewalks, trash cans, etc. would go a long way) and there’s no real reason for a person to ever go “downtown” – which I refer to as the circle and immediate surrounding area. Mass Ave and the Fountain Square area are great and don’t feel like they’re even a part of the downtown area. It would help if Wheeler Mission wasn’t pushing everyone out of their facility every morning with no where to go so homeless just line the downtown streets. I’ve called 911 myself from Ohio & East because two people had overdosed along the side of the gas station.
I’m Downtown on the circle and surrounding streets daily. I’m sick of the weed stench throughout the downtown area . It’s nauseating at times.
Ever been to cincinnati? because they have rampant crime issues around Findlay market and its one of the best in the country…
Gangs? Gloria, have you ever set foot outside of Carmel?
It would be foolish to think that petty gang members aren’t causing issues downtown. Not to say they are solely or even largely responsible, but believe it or not, they do exist.
A state of the art elementary school costs less than $35,000,000. A positive way to fight crime is to draw people to stabilize the area. MAybe a downtown elementary would do that.
Please save this meaningful building that is part of our city’s heritage! I’m glad the city is doing the work to be thoughtful about this downtown anchor. I love the Bottleworks food hall but I love the City Market more, and I want to see it given a fighting chance. A city is soulless without a thriving downtown… the City Market ought to remain at its heart.
The city market hasn’t been the heart of anything in decades, if it ever rightfully ever was.
this has to done. If nothing else it is a tribute to all the people over the 36 years that have poured heart and soul into downtown. Is it perfect? No but that is not the point. Millions have been spent on bus lines and other “active” features for downtown.
Get the money behind it. It wouldn’t hurt if some of the people that benefit to kick too. Even though his is primarily for those living and working downtown a robust downtown benefits the Colts and the Pacers and some of the other corporate entities. We don’t live on islands. It all impacts everyone and the I have always loved the
City Market and the climate around it. Keep it relevant. And Yes, Mayor clean up some of the filth, not so much crime.
Didn’t they just finish remodeling it a few years ago?
This happens every 10-12 years.
Seems like a waste of money to me. The market has been pathetic for decades. With the CCB about to lose at least half of it’s occupants it’s game over.
The central market hall was at or near 100 percent capacity, prior to the COVID hit. It wasn’t a typical market (that had been tried several times over), but it also was not what I would call pathetic.
I’m not sure if it can ever be a proper market again, as long as there are 3 different groceries downtown.
Regardless, I hope it can turn around. Again.
I loved going to City Market when I spent 5 years living downtown. You don’t know what you’re talking about.
Kevin, that assumes occupancy rates directly results in vibrancy or quality. It wasn’t a proper market before Whole Foods or the Kroger set up shop.
One “wrong” move (as defined by BLM or other socialist thugs) by a police officer and our Mayor will let the city burn. I don’t have a short memory, my business will stay out of Marion County.
Perfect, James. We don’t need folks with your elitist attitude in Indy. Stay in your suburb that would not even exist if it wasn’t for Indy!
You only live in the suburbs because downtown was/is thriving. There wouldn’t be a large metropolitan area if Downtown Indianapolis didn’t exist. Stay out of Marion county. I don’t think people like you are welcome anymore.
James you think the BLM movement are all socialist thugs? I think you ended your argument there. I’m sure you also think Jan 6 wasn’t an insurrection? This isn’t a political forum; I’m eager to see the city market perform. But keep complaining about about the city burning when you don’t care to see investment in our downtown to bring a better quality of life. Your negativity will take your business far.
Love the Market Building but not sure what the answer is. It was never thriving, but it was functional. A series of gut punches include: no downtown workers, CCB exodus, repaving 2 city blocks, that for some reason takes a year, and yes, Libs, groups of criminals camped out at the front door right across from your mayor’s office IS a major deterrent. Hopefully the Tomlinson Tap survives. Event space is the current trendy thing, but doubt that can sustain the building (and where is parking?).
Side note: what are the chances that 10 years from now, Bottleworks is in the same situation as City Market and Union Station?
I would like to see an actual Farmer’s Market year round, inside the Market. Not just on the sidewalk on Summer Wednesdays. Other cities all over the country have indoor Farmer’s Markets, year round, and change their products with the seasons. Why can’t we? if we’re gong to invest money into this, I’d like to see an Indiana Farmer’s Market live up to its name.
Blow it up and build mixed use highrises to make people want to move to the city!!!! Think Big to attract Big!!!!!!!!!