Taylor Schaffer: How we are working on a more welcoming downtown
We’re reimagining how activations and events can play a critical role in breathing new life into our downtown—and July has put this strategy in the spotlight.
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Viewpoint: City-owned hotel is bold move befitting Indianapolis
The CIB’s Andy Mallon, Visit Indy’s Leonard Hoops, Indiana Sports Corp.’s Patrick Talty, Arts Council of Indiana’s Julie Goodman, Indy Hub’s Al Carroll and Downtown Indy’s Taylor Schaffer join Mayor Joe Hogsett in
Taylor Schaffer: New funding is needed to keep up momentum
A vibrant Mile Square has long been a competitive advantage for Indiana.
Carlstedt, Hoops, Schaffer and Tamm: Collaboration is needed to address homelessness
The current homelessness problem is a barrier to attracting visitors and investment, growing our downtown businesses and generating revenue for the city and state. We all have a stake in its success.
Taylor Schaffer: Progress requires public, private, philanthropic coalition
We need a return to the type of civic responsibility and corporate investment that rebuilt Monument Circle, re-envisioned Circle Centre, and empowered employees to get involved in the downtown civic ecosystem.