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According to Andrew Brindley of H•E Homes, downtown neighborhoods are a unique place to live because they add value to a homeowner’s lifestyle. Buyers who choose to make downtown their home do so because they want to be part of an area with historic elements that is also trendy and booming. They want a home that fits into the existing architecture and is also within walking dis- tance of a variety of local businesses offering everything they need. They are also passion- ate about working with their neighbors and rallying to create a community everyone can be proud of.
“Downtown Indy is no longer reserved for singles and childless couples. The area is enjoying a resurgence that includes families and the local businesses reflect that,” says Brindley. “Our home is less than a mile away from Mass Ave and is adjacent to this new hotspot that is becoming more diverse. It’s a very welcoming place to call home.”
While Mass Ave, Fountain Square, and
other neighborhoods paved the way for many urban revitalization efforts in the downtown area, Brindley says the 16th Street corridor and surrounding area, which developers had previously ignored, has become a very trendy place to plant roots in recent years. The area has become a second Mass Ave, and residents are excited to be part of this burgeoning neighborhood. Cannon Ball Brewing Com- pany is a great spot to pick up craft beer and sample a food menu designed by former R Bistro chef Erin Kem. There is also a smatter- ing of fine and quick dining, coffee shops, a vintage boutique, and a yoga studio.
“You can walk down the street, have din- ner, then catch a comedy show on the way back. Chances are, you will see many of your neighbors there as well,” Brindley says.
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Families that want to call downtown home but are concerned there are no schools in the area can rest assured that there are several options to meet their needs. Although IPS
takes a lot of heat from its detractors, the public school system is working hard to make positive changes and improvements to give their students a quality education. Hill says there are also a number of magnet, charter, and private school options for families look- ing for something a little different.
“The educational options are not limited to grade schools either,” he says. “There are also secondary schools to choose from as well as two great post-secondary campuses at IUPUI and Butler. Downtown Indy really does have everything you could possibly want in terms of education.”
Whether you are single, supporting a large family, or enjoying the fruits of your labor as an active adult, do your homework and look at downtown Indy when searching for your new home. It is a desirable place to live for folks who want to be part of a community built along historic corridors, dotted with local businesses, connected by a rich infra- structure, and supported by committed city leaders with their eyes focused on the future of urban living.
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