40 INDIANAPOLIS REGIONAL CENTER PLAN 2020 PLANNING DOWNTOWN�fS FUTURE TODAY LEARNING DOWNTOWN GOAL 15 Provide a wide range of opportunities for lifelong learning for all age groups in the Regional Center. OBJECTIVES ·  Central Library  Reinforce the role of the Central Library as a unique learning resource within the Regional Center. ·  IUPUI Library   Broaden the use of the IUPUI Library and its offerings. ·  Continuing Education And Conferences   Recognize the importance of continuing education and conferences to economic development and tourism within the Regional Center. ·  Early Education Availability of opportunities for early education should be promoted as part of the strategy for attracting and retaining Regional Center employees and employers. ·  Technical Programs  Identify new technical education programs adding to economic and cultural development in the Regional Center. ·  Indianapolis Zoo   Reinforce special programming and use of the Indianapolis Zoo by students of all ages. ·  White River State Park  Support continuing development and enhancement to the White River State Park and the historic Central Canal which serve as focal points for learning via cultural, sports, historic, ethnic, music and arts venues.  Included in this area are the National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS), the NCAA Headquarters, the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, the Indiana History Center, the Indiana State Museum and other important institutions. ·  Natatorium  Increase usage of the Natatorium for educational programs and purposes. ·  National Institute For Fitness And Sport (NIFS)  Reinforce the relationship with IU Medical School. ·  Art In Public Spaces  Create arts and medical facilities linkages as part of a larger strategy to create arts awareness. ·  Mass Ave Cultural District Take advantage of the arts and cultural opportunities offered by the district yet preserve its historical aspects.   ·  Madame Walker Theater Center  Expand the reach of the Madame Walker Theater Center and establish the Theater Center as the anchor of the Indiana Avenue area.   ·  Festivals Utilize festivals and similar venues to promote other arts and cultural activities.   ·  Cultural Trail Use the proposed Cultural Trail as a linkage for all arts and cultural amenities. ·  Initiatives  Support new and emerging initiatives. ·  Non-profit Programs  Encourage the location and expansion of programs such as Girls Inc., Junior Achievement, Survive Alive, Indianapolis Senior Citizens Center and IUPUI Clinics which provide important learning and recreational resources. ·  Childcare and Dependent Care  Expand the supply and availability of childcare and dependent care in the Regional Center to complement existing facilities and programs. ·  Safety Concerns  Support community policing, bicycle patrols and other initiatives which improve perceptions about safety in the Regional Center.   ·  Signage and Wayfinding Improve existing and develop new systems to comprehensively address Downtown learning venues. ·  Vehicular Access  Improve vehicular access to and egress from learning-related facilities in the Regional Center. See page 87 for projects and programs related to the topic of lifelong learning. New Central Library Renovation and Addition, Architects: Woollen, Molzan and Partners, Inc., Rendering by: TGWB New Central Library under construction