3 Words or Less-No Exceptions-Describe Indianapolis

[Nicki Laycoax]

I'd like to see what you think of Indy. We're growing very,very fast, and with that, I'd like to hear what you love about Indy, what Indy lacks, what you hope for the new growth, etc... Whatever you can fit in your 3 word or less description.

[Kevin Pastore]

Up and coming.

[Dan Doll]

Strong Downtown Neighborhoods

[Nicki Laycoax]

Thank you for all of your replies! Now I'd like to open it up a bit if you have a minute...

What is your opinion of the:

Indianapolis Bar Scene?

Shopping?

Entertainment?

This time, you can add more than three words if you'd like. :)

[Kristen Horton]

Bar Scene: plentiful - diverse - convenient

Shopping: simplistic - conservative - minimal

Entertainment: cross-cultural - competitive - festive

[elizabeth wamsley]

relief art friends

[Barbara Weaver Smith]

great home town

[Brian Koning]

Keeps On Taxing!

[Jack Pincus]

Conservative, unimaginative, trendless

[Nicki Laycoax]

Interesting comment... Can you explicate a bit further?

[Jack Pincus]

Indiana caters to people who want easy living and ar afradi to push the envelope. This attitude leads to a city that is conservative (maintaining the status quo), unimaginative (lack of adventure), and trendless (stay with what is safe). Hossiers favor staying at home rather than going out. Indianpolis' downtown is quiet during the day and deserted at night. Teh city has cultural amenities but they are average. There is no effort to do any better. Contrast Indianapolis to Seattle which has the same population but is forward looking, vibrant, and trendy. Seattle's characteristic are partlyresponsible for attracting the types of people who create new companies and jobs.

[Nicki Laycoax]

What can we do to help a change take place?

Where do you live and what do you do? I just looked at your profile on here, but it didn't tell me much...

[Jack Pincus]

We have to become more like other high growth regions to survive and attract the people who will help us recreate our econoomy. We have to change our attitude, improve our amenities, and make Indiana a vibrant place to live. It will take leadership, money, a lot of effort, reduction in resistance to change.

I live in Indianapolis. I have a consulting practice directed toward life sciences business development.