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INDIANAPOLIS REGIONAL CENTER PLAN 2020
PLANNING DOWNTOWNfS FUTURE TODAY
LEARNING DOWNTOWN
Other Important Learning Venues
· Indianapolis Zoo The Indianapolis Zoo is
a strong attraction to the Regional Center
and engages in educational and research
activities.
· White River State Park The White River
State Park is an excellent resource which
serves to attract people of all ages to the
Regional Center. The continued growth and
programming of parks and open spaces
will provide opportunities for residents
to engage in more active and healthier
pursuits.
· IUPUI Natatorium The IUPUI Natatorium
is an excellent facility located on the IUPUI
campus which offers swimming programs
for students and the community.
· National Institute For Fitness and Sport
(NIFS) NIFS is a state of the art health
facility located on the IUPUI campus.
· Madame Walker Theater Center The
Madame Walker Theater Center is a unique
cultural amenity and focal point.
· Mass Ave Cultural District The district
attracts the arts, both performing and
individual; it also provides unique, small
retail shops. Linking destinations like this
to convention, tourism and other Regional
Center activities should be promoted.
Other Learning-Related Considerations
· Additional Support The Regional Center
benefits from a number of new arts
cultural initiatives in need of additional
support including, but not limited to:
Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary
Art, African-American Museum, the IRT
Summer Theatre Program, IPS Arts
Collection and Crispus Attucks Museum.
· Festivals Festivals could be utilized to
bring people into the Regional Center and
to capture those already here.
· Vehicular Access Parking, drop-off and
pick-up of children at Regional Center
facilities is often difficult
· Signage and Wayfinding Lack of signage
and wayfinding systems in some areas
makes it difficult to locate some facilities
· Safety Concerns There is a negative
perception about safety in parts of the
Regional Center.
· Childcare and Dependent Care
Affordable, quality childcare and dependent
care is an essential amenity for Downtown
residents and workers.
· Early Education Early education
opportunities in the Regional Center are
lacking.
· Non-profit Venues These venues provide
opportunities for cultural, sports, arts
and a broad array of other educational
enhancements.
· Technical Programs There is a need
to continue to expand certain technical
program offerings.
Rendering from the Regional Center Northwest Urban Design Workshop of a trailside educational
exhibit along Fall Creek
MAP LE-1
1. 21stCenturyCharterSchool
2. Calvary Christian School
3. Center for Urban Policy and the
Environment (CUPE)
4. College Mentors For Kids
5. Day Nursery Association of
Indianapolis-Federal Center
6. Day Nursery Association of
Indianapolis-Indiana
Government Center
7. Day Nursery Association of
Indianapolis-Wiles Center
8. IPS Administrative Building
9. IPSNo.2CenterForInquiry
Benjamin Harrison
10. IPSNo.27CharityDye
11. IPSNo.47ThomasA.Edison
Key Learning Community
12. IPSNo.49WilliamPenn
13. IPSNo.63
14. IPS Crispus Attucks Middle School
15. IPS George Washington
Community School
16. IPS Henry W. Longfellow Middle
School
17. IUPUI-Main Campus
18. IUPUI Center For Young Children
19. Indiana Business College
20. Indianapolis Christian School
21. Lilly Child Development Center,
East Street Station
22. Lilly Child Development Center,
Wing Walkers
23. Lincoln Technical Institute
24. Pacers Academy
25. Rainbow House Academy
26. St. Mary's Child Center
