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Good.
Who does the Marriott Island Community Association think they are? It’s not a state or national park. It’s not a protected wetland> it’s a tiny lake next to Broad Ripple. Every inch of any property near Broad Ripple is going to get developed. It’s just a matter of time.
Either embrace it, invest in it, or move to the country side. You’ll find less density housing. Nobody stopping you.
Robert, do you work for the developers? No one else has been positive about this egregious project. By the way, IBJ. It is not a “pond” as the developers term it in order to minimize its scope and function. It is a real living lake that flows into the
next door lake and both flow right into the White River. This project will degrade the watershed.
No, I just respect property rights and the ability of a landowner – a developer in this case – to do what they want with their land. If you don’t like it, buy the land from the developer. It’s that simple.
And then there is the reality we’re facing in Central Indiana that population density is too low to sustain our infrastructure through property taxes and the only way to fix reduce the amount of space dedicated for cars and increase the amount of space dedicated for people. This project is in the best public interest of the average Marion County taxpayer. Your pond views or whatever you’re trying to protect are not.
Well put Robert.
Agreed Robert. The neighbors are just feeling entitled to something they can’t control.
It’s a good Start!!! It’s plenty!!! Of other spots on the list to build on also and They will mostly all pass!!! Time to grow and have diverse housing options all over the region!!!! New Day!!!! Let’s Get It!!!!
Doesn’t greater density put more strain on infrastructure? What about sewers and drainage further south of Broad Ripple with all this development? They will eventually have to widen Westfield if this keeps up, then see what kind of objections follow.
It’s the other way around. Low-density developments require more sustaining infrastructure, require people to drive (more cars with each person driving farther average distances), and require more money per person to maintain. One of the big reasons we struggle to pay for things in Marion County is because our population density is too low for the amount of infrastructure that we have.
Scott G. ~ Traffic is like water. It seeks the path of least resistance. If motorists conclude there is too much traffic on Westfield Boulevard, they will take a different route.
Broad Ripple is going concrete, it had to happen. Couldn’t remain a swamp forever. It’s still lovely, and the best neighborhood in town, imo.
Very true. It’s also very bikeable/walkable. They keep throwing money at the Monon Trail for a reason!
Well…development is going to happen.
I suggest you look at where you live… now !
Obviously, a lot of planning by professionals who are skilled at there jobs go’s into the totality of development.
Where would you live or work…now !
What if we were all selfish, self comsummed with unwarranted fear(s) that we could not allow others to responsibly share & enjoy the area we love.
Please understand the engineering that goes into a development of today…by design, numerous city,state & federal codes protects us & the environment like never before.
I must also add that the principle developer of this property has for generations lived, created homes & raised family’s in Indianapolis
and the surrounding community.
I have been retired for several years now, I live directly accross Westfield Blvd. from the intended site.
I need to say that I’m most sadened by the stipe signs in front of my home that attempt to degrade personal integrity(s) as well as a insistent desire stop others from a enjoyable living experience.
Please by all means check the facts of this development… personally.
Thank You,
Larry D