Placemaking at Monument Circle

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PPS is working with the grantees and partners of Inspiring Places Initiative of the Central Indiana Community Foundation to build capacity for Placemaking in the Indianapolis region. One focus of this effort has been on Monument Circle, one of the city’s most iconic public spaces. The Circle, which hosts numerous events throughout the year, has the potential to become an even better destination for downtown activity.

PPS provided a report outlining a process for improvements, which included a management plan, additional amenities and flexible activities.

“From a European perspective, this could be one of the great public spaces in America, it seems to me,” said Simon Crookall, president of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, which performs at Hilbert Circle Theatre. “It has enormous potential.”

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  • http://www.oysterbaymainstreet.org Isaac Kremer

    building on a place that is already great
    Many other major American cities have taken strides to improve existing spaces (Bryant Park, Rockefeller Center, etc.) or to create new spaces where none were there (Campus Martius in Detroit). Having conducted a case study in Indianapolis as part of my graduate work, I was struck then as I am now what an intriguing space this is. If my memory serves me correctly there are already pavers and of course the grand monument in the center of the circle. I also believe this is the symbolic if not the geographic center of Indianapolis so this space already has a lot going for it. The involvement of PPS with this project as with most other ones is an encouraging sign that local leaders recognize the need for bringing in top talent to assure project success. This is a great project. Look forward to seeing what folks come up with.

    Isaac D. Kremer
    Oyster Bay, NY