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| Possible Gateway Concept(s) |
Rationale |
| Economic Development |
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- Biotechnology
- Information Technology
- 21st Century Logistics
- Railroads & Industry
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- Eli Lilly & Company headquarters
- Encourage growth in life sciences
- Focus on economic development initiatives
- Large FedEx Hub located in City
- Focus on economic development initiatives
- First Union Station
- Focus on transportation industry
- Known as Crossroads of America
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| Amateur Athletics |
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- NCAA Headquarters
- Known for Amateur Sports
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| The Circle City |
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- Known as Circle City
- Monument Circle
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| Auto Racing Industry |
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- Indianapolis Motor Speedway
- Known worldwide for Indy 500, Brickyard 400 and US Grand
Prix
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| Cultural and Ethnic History-Nationalities and
Traditions |
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- Focus on cultural history; Black Expo
- Opportunity to focus on growing Hispanic population
- Unify various cultures living in the City
- Focus on cultural history and richness of resources
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| Arts and Culture |
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- Cultural Districts
- Broad Ripple Village
- Fountain Square
- The Canal and White River State Park
- Indiana Avenue
- Mass Ave
- Wholesale District
- Cultural Trail
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- Create awareness for the arts
- Reflect diversity and character of the City
- Focus on the human element
- Define the unique character of each district
- Use the broader definition of culture to package the
breadth of amenities in the City
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| This list of concepts is not
exhaustive, but rather a springboard for further creative and
imaginative gateways ideas. |
