Indy Central Canal

I'll be honest. I did not expect Indianapolis to be awesome. But it sort of is. It seems livable, walkable, and on the same kind of midsize city upswing that Portland is experiencing.

Here are a few pics of the lovely Central Canal, that runs into the city's downtown from the White River. A recent mural project is brightening up the many bridges that span the water.

It's exciting to see the recent revitalization of these public spaces. One thing I appreciated was the orientation of many buildings (including museums and businesses) so that their front was to the car-free Canal Area, and their backs to parking areas and street access. That choice highlighted the pedestrian or cyclist as the expected and courted patron, rather than rewarding drivers with the building's primary presentation.