Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

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10 Obviously, I am a little biased because I live here. I think that we need to fill some of the gaps with 300+ skyscrapers, Indianapolis might build some 250-300 ft. condos pretty soon.

Ooo, not bad.
7.5

its not a big city and there are a handful of skyscrapers

gets a 7.0 from me

pretty good skyline.

7.5/10

8/10

http://www.cyburbia.org/gallery/data/6085/1373indianapolis1.jpg

kinda generic. One somewhat tall building, but not a whole lot else that catches the eye. Not extremely modern looking either. The finer details of the city aren't reflected from a distance in the skyline. 6

Don't know why this city gets so much of a bad rap. 7.5/10.

i dint kno the city did get bad rap...well neways, i give it a 10/10, i prolly a bit to biased since i live in indiana. i like the first indiana to. i think indianapolis has a very clean skyline, nice too!

I'd give it a 7/10. A lot of gaps and bland buildings.

The skyline will get filled in a little more in the coming years with the planned 20-30 story hotels and apartment/condo buildings. Hopefully another large building like the Bank One tower gets built in the next decade.

Here are some pics of Indy's skyline, since the others dont work anymore:

http://www.collegeprofiles.com/images/indy-skyline.jpg

http://johnlind.tripod.com/oly/gallery/canalwalk14.jpg

http://www.tortslaw.com/Indpls_skyline.jpg

http://www.citiscapes-art.com/cities/photos/indianapolis.jpg

http://www.wmm.org/images/Skyline.gif

http://www.indy.com/wallpaper/fullsize/sn800.jpg

http://www.cees.iupui.edu/project_images/SOS-Visuals/Indy-Amenities/night-skyline-2.jpg

http://www.american-philosophy.org/pictures/2000%20Conference%20Pics/indy_skyline.jpg

http://www.cees.iupui.edu/project_images/SOS-Visuals/Indy-Amenities/skyline_from_SOS-024.jpg

It's bigger than I thought it would be, but not really impressive in person. 6.5/10.

7/10 Indy is ight

5.5


Indy is an anomoly in the north... in that it has little in the way of interesting pre-WW2 architecture... though it does have some nice short gems like the Chamber of Commerce Bldg and Majestic.

The 49 story Bank One is awesome, but the rest of the skyscrapers are merely boring boxes... and it seems that all the buildings have a similar color and pattern to them... very beige/white

I do like the way the buildings are positioned though... really makes a dramatic affect

7/10



compact but nice

6.5/10 decent skyline, less boxy than other NA skylines..

now i wanna know, where in Indy is the Brickyard located?

its fine....8/10

The 49 story Bank One is awesome, but the rest of the skyscrapers are merely boring boxes... and it seems that all the buildings have a similar color and pattern to them... very beige/white

Market Tower and 300 North are boring boxes?

Here are some night shots I took.

http://www.cyburbia.org/gallery/data/6085/1373indynight02.jpg

http://www.cyburbia.org/gallery/data/6085/1373indynight04.jpg

The Brickyard isn't really close to downtown, it is located in Speedway, a town on the outskirts of the city.

http://www.amli.com/images/citymaps/indianapolis-area-map.jpg

Not bad, but i've seen better. 7.5/10

All this american cities looks the same :|

Nice downtown, ok skyline

Originally posted by Ekues

All this american cities looks the same :|
spanish ones dont??

Really. I don't know how they look they same, they all have unique scrapers.

I give it a 8/10.
I like a lot of the individual buildings and I think the skyline is well balanced.

typical buildings of a North American city, boring and little
original 7,5 /10

Nice downtown area, the skyline size is OK

8/10

Here is a new river shot:
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/3049/2251dsc02523.jpg

Awsome skyline! :) 8.5/10. :)

Bank One is tall but is it good architecture? No.... Des Moines, Charlotte, and even Louisville have built better signature towers. In addition to this, the rest of the buildings offer little in the way of interesting design. So I've always found this skyline somewhat below its potential.

Still not bad 6.5/10

8/10

Here is a new river shot:
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/3049/2251dsc02523.jpg

Thats a nice view from White River. I wish Indy's bridges and riverfront was more decorated with lights outlining them, and more pretty lamps like some cities have.

Another thing, I wish the Bank One Tower's two spires have a few strobe lights around it, blinking all day, like you see in Chicago; that would be so awesome! The only thing close to that is the little strobe on the flagpoll on top of the AUL tower.

Thats a nice view from White River. I wish Indy's bridges and riverfront was more decorated with lights outlining them, and more pretty lamps like some cities have.

Another thing, I wish the Bank One Tower's two spires have a few strobe lights around it, blinking all day, like you see in Chicago; that would be so awesome! The only thing close to that is the little strobe on the flagpoll on top of the AUL tower.
Yeah, I also wish that Bank One would change the top colors for holidays (like red, white, and blue for 4th of July and green and red for Christmas), same with the top of the Market Tower. We need to add some lights below the bridges like Chicago has on the draw bridges.

Skyline 7 because it does need a little more... downtown 10 because it is vital and clean and there is much more to do than in over 50% of the decayed hells of US Downtowns. Indy as a whole 9, it is a great place that is much overlooked because many are obsessed with dirt and overpopulation.

Of course, I too can be a bit biased, as I was once a planner for the City of Indianapolis, so I give it a 7.5. The Bank One Tower (soon to be renamed Chase Tower) is a great anchor right in the center of the city.

Four new towers have been proposed, with all to be completed by 2006.

Currently, the Conrad Hilton, at 23 stories, is under construction. Two residential towers on the former site of Market Square Arena will begin construction in October, and due to significant demand, they will now be 30-stories each (originally planned as 22-stories each). Finally, mall-magnate, Simon Property Group will construct a new 18-story tower with construction to begin in September.

I know that none of these will be over 500-feet, but will definately fill some gaps to the skyline.

i live in indianapolis.... i am not impressed with downtown at all... some of the buildings are ok i guess, but there isn't much.

9/10

By the way, nice planning

I REAlly WANT to be an Indy booster but I there's something that makes me nervous about the place. Does anyone have any neighborhood pics or pics from street level???

i live in indianapolis.... i am not impressed with downtown at all... some of the buildings are ok i guess, but there isn't much.

Do you mean to do, because there is a ton to do..what were you in DT greenwood, or if you mean buildings there could be more but the oens that are there are tall anough and blend fine

7/10

nice skyline, very nice

6/10. Very bland.

Nicely balanced. The density of the city, however, actually seems to be hidden by its taller buildings. I haven't seen a picture of it here, but I really, really like the monument circle that downtown radiates from. I give Indy a 7.

Here are a few more shots:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/cwilson758/Indy%20Pics/Indpls_skyline.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/cwilson758/Indy%20Pics/night-skyline-2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/cwilson758/P0002344.jpg

6/10. Doesn't look like it has many towers, and most of the skyscrapers are boxy.

It's quite small for a city of this size, but looks OK. 7/10

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Please Naptown, put new photographs. I can't see anyone.

All this american cities looks the same :|

I'm agree with you. Every cities of Canada and United States I have seen here have thousand of detached houses and motorways around a skyscrapers downtown.

Nice skyline, skyscrapers, and urban views! Congratulations for Indianapolis, the city looks a great urban development. What kind of leisure opportunities has the city at weekends?

"7/10" for Indianapolis.

here is one ofstreet level activity. I will try to take some when the weather breaks...

http://www.mswoods.com/indianapolis/Image2/Indianapolis_Street_Scene.jpg

I rate (my hometown) Indianapolis skyline a 7.0
I agree with Naptown, I'd like to see a few 300 ft. condos, and perhaps highrises to fill some of the gaps. Eli Lilly would be nice if they build a new 300-400 ft. tower at it's location facing I-70.

I personally would love to see one more tall the height of the BankOne Tower off on it's own, not clustered with the other towers; maybe a few highrises surounding it.
I REALLY would like to see the BankOne Tower's spires with a few blinking strobe lights, like the John Hancock and Sears Tower in Chicago.

^Sounds great!

Maybe a taller condo tower near the Riley Towers too.

A nise city, 7/10. :banana:

Nice density and good height. I give it a 7.5/10. :yes:

7/10

I rate (my hometown) Indianapolis skyline a 7.0
I agree with Naptown, I'd like to see a few 300 ft. condos, and perhaps highrises to fill some of the gaps. Eli Lilly would be nice if they build a new 300-400 ft. tower at it's location facing I-70.

I personally would love to see one more tall the height of the BankOne Tower off on it's own, not clustered with the other towers; maybe a few highrises surounding it.
I REALLY would like to see the BankOne Tower's spires with a few blinking strobe lights, like the John Hancock and Sears Tower in Chicago.

hopefully the new 1000+ room convention hotel that will be built will be 500-600 feet tall and not some bland low rise like the Westin, Mariott & Hyatt.

Not bad. 7.5/10, could use more density and buildings, but that probably fits its size.

The tallest is quite tall, but the skyline is boring. It matches the city. I think I like Toledo better. 5.5/10

The tallest is quite tall, but the skyline is boring. It matches the city. I think I like Toledo better. 5.5/10

How is that possible to like Toledo better? lol I think Indy needs to move up on the overall list.

The tallest is quite tall, but the skyline is boring. It matches the city. I think I like Toledo better. 5.5/10

How is that possible to like Toledo better? lol I think Indy needs to move up on the overall list.

http://www.pbase.com/image/34205805.jpg

I love this pic, so I figured I would add it to the Indy skyline page.

7.5/10

http://www.pbase.com/image/34205805.jpg

I love this pic, so I figured I would add it to the Indy skyline page.

That's a really neat pic!

The tallest is quite tall, but the skyline is boring. It matches the city. I think I like Toledo better. 5.5/10

LOL, Why would you even mention Toldeo in this thread? Hahaha

I like it 8/10

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/2995/skyline71kd.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

^^ I love this pic. It changed how I look a t Indianapolis.

Gosh these eople need to visit Indy before they trash it with their ignorant reasoning. It actually has quite a few towers and DT is very nice and is quite impressive all things considered.
And some guy up there liking Toledo over Indy????? :sleepy:

^^Agreed. That guy who thinks Toledo is better obviously was on drugs at the time he posted.

I've seen this skyline upclose and while it is relatively small it is quite nice. I really like the downtown area! Some of the low rise structures are really nice too.

I gave it a 7/10 it could use a few more tall buildings, but overall it looks quite nice.

8 of 10 for me.

I like Indy but it needs more towers..


http://alumni.udayton.edu/Indianapolis/downtown.jpg




http://www.timvp.com/downtownindy02.jpg

8/10

7/10.

10/10 ...of course :)

I love this pic, so I figured I would add it to the Indy skyline page.

Thanks for adding that pic, I like it too. That angle of the extended northside downtown skyline is rarely seen. I like the rarely photographed Landmark Center up close by the interstate, and the Summit Tower way off in the distance up on 38th & Meridian.

here are a few more pics of Indy:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/cwilson758/P0002247.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/cwilson758/Indy%20Pics/P0002549.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/cwilson758/Indy%20Pics/Indpls_skyline.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/cwilson758/Indy%20Pics/P0002586.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/cwilson758/Indy%20Pics/IMG_2945.jpg

6.5

I think the city is cool. I went there once the buildings were amazing. 8.5/10

I know that it deserves 7 or 8, but I'm gonna give it 10. Why??? Just because...

7.5/10

7/10

One of the midwest's top skylines.

indianapolis is great if youve evr been there... if anyone votes low on indy theyre pretty dumb. 8.5/10

pictures don't give indy justice.. everytime i am on 74 going to indy from my house..when the pavement starts becoming newer... i like about wet my pants because i know indy is coming up... some nights i have been there... (the elton jon concert) it was like mini manhattan.. i have never seen so many taxis.. it was absolutely crazy.....and we were stuck in traffic for like 20 min.. it gets crazy as hell sometimes.. indy looks good from every angle you can't go wrong... when your on 65 going north and you turn the corner from the north side of the city... that view is priceless.. its amazing. the density is incredible.. i am like baffled everytime i see it...its amazing..and the future i can't wait.. it would be amazing.. i wish i can buy one of them condos.. hahaha lol...<3

7/10.

7/10. The skyline photographs well.


http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/5299/mamiya017gx.jpg


from http://johnlind.tripod.com

not very special. 7

7/10

Kinda of small for a city its size thats why i think it kinda gets a bad rap... 7.5/10

8/10- nice skyline, but it can use a few more talls and it's density is bad.

beautiful..

9/10

7/10

7/10

One of the midwest's top skylines.

Bout time I heard that! :okay:

6,5/10

8/10

7.5/10

An average US skyline. 6.5/10

At least the rectangle box known as Indiana Square will look different after the new curtain wall is built on it. It looks terrible right now with all the sheet metal on the NW and SW corners. Yes the downtown is very small but unique in how the design of the streets are as they spoke out from Monument Circle. Also the Lucas Oil Stadium will be an interesting addition.

^^Yeah, I think the new curtain wall will improve the facade. As for now though, UGLY!

7.5/10.

Rate Indy's skyline compared to what? The skylines of the world? Skylines of the US? Skylines of Indiana? It would change depending. I give it 6/10, not enough density for a city of it's size and overall architechture is pretty bland. Downtown is cool though, there is a diffence between a nice downtown and a nice skyline

Weak for its size.

well, a new 44-story tower is proposed, making that 3 towers over 30 stories due by 2010. A lot of infill that is constantly going on is making Indy jump up the charts...

The new 44-story will be the City's 2nd-tallest and will be built a few blocks south of the core, so it will really elongate the skyline much like Atlanta. It is a Hotel-InterContinental and will really make a big impression on Indy.

8/10

well, a new 44-story tower is proposed, making that 3 towers over 30 stories due by 2010. A lot of infill that is constantly going on is making Indy jump up the charts...

The new 44-story will be the City's 2nd-tallest and will be built a few blocks south of the core, so it will really elongate the skyline much like Atlanta. It is a Hotel-InterContinental and will really make a big impression on Indy.

I cant wait to see that happen :D

Weak for its size.

It has a large city population like 12th in the US but its metro population is a different story. So when consider it has a relatively medium sized metro population it isnt that bad.

I think Indianapolis is doing just great...

http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/3684/indianapolispl5.jpg



http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/3779/indianapolis2zh1.jpg



http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/5418/indianapolis3ov2.jpg

I think Indianapolis is doing just great...

http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/3684/indianapolispl5.jpg



http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/3779/indianapolis2zh1.jpg



http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/5418/indianapolis3ov2.jpg

Are you being sarcastic by any chance. Especially since you added thoes dots after "great"........

Do you really care?

Do you really care?

just curious

I like Indy very much... Of course.

Nice, but not many buildings. 6/10

The skyline is a little too dense for my liking. 9/10

7.5/10-not bad

yeah, i like indianapolis too, but it needs more skyscrapers.

8/10

ok, 7/10

Very weak. 5.5/10

I have no idea why everyone is saying it's so weak, because it isn't. you guys looked at the pictures before you said that, right? look what Indyman wrote about the population. I actually really enjoy it. it's very nice. 9/10

^^ Yea, we did look at the picture before we said it's weak.

^^ yea, i wasn't exactly goin for a literal meaning there

^^ I wasn't exactly answering your question in literal meaning neither.

What is the population of this city?

What is the population of this city?

According to the official statistics it's about 780 000 people in the city and approximately 2 million in metro. :cheers:

This is typical american city. According to the statistics it has more or less the same population as Zagreb, Croatia but it looks much smaller than Zagreb. I like the skyline though and gave it 7/10. :cheers:

hmmm I'll give it a 5 considering it's population, it really should be better, though I like the tallest and maybe these pics don't do it justice, I'm sure it would look more impressive in real life.

7.5/10.. nice.. but a bit old..

7/10

I like the tallest building and how the skyline is very photogenic. 7/10

7/10.

I love Indianapolis! Awesome city, really good skyline and by FAR the friendliest people I have ever met!!!

btw I'm from Albuquerque and have no personal connection to Indy other than visiting it. :)

8/10

6/10

I love Indianapolis! Awesome city, really good skyline and by FAR the friendliest people I have ever met!!!

btw I'm from Albuquerque and have no personal connection to Indy other than visiting it. :)


Somebody got laid in Indianapolis... :lol:

7.5/10

6.5/10

/ Lille, France : http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=23152282#post23152282

http://img390.imageshack.us/img390/5448/768vp6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

8/10

An OK skyline. so 8. Wait... does Indianapolis have the same population as Mississauga? I wondered about that.

If it does, Indy should be inspired by Mississauga.

Here are some pictures off of Google. They are not mine, but they do showcase the skyline well!

http://www.urbipedia.org/images/e/e7/Indianapolis_skyline_daytime_2.jpg

http://www.minorleagueballparks.com/vfcf.jpg

http://www.urban-photos.com/gallery/albums/city_galleries/indianapolis/thumb_indy_04_8990.jpg

http://www.urban-photos.com/gallery/albums/city_galleries/indianapolis/indy_9037.jpg

http://www.urban-photos.com/gallery/albums/city_galleries/indianapolis/thumb_indy_9007.jpg

http://www.urban-photos.com/gallery/albums/city_galleries/indianapolis/thumb_indy_04_8990.jpg

7/10

8/10

7/10

Could use a bit more color

8/10

7/10

8/10

Oh! nice 7.5/10

It's an ok skyline. 6 (might be generous)

7/10

8. Good. Regards.

8/10

7/10

7/10

8/10

http://s003.radikal.ru/i201/1001/e4/e7a92c88338b.jpg

6.5/10

7/10

6.5/10

7/10. Nice looking city.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5017/5526334542_f6403b05dd_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougwaggs1972/5526334542/)
Indianapolis skyline 2011 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougwaggs1972/5526334542/) by © Doug Waggoner (http://www.flickr.com/people/dougwaggs1972/), on Flickr

8/10

7/10

Nice and clean 7.5/10;)

7/10

http://metroscenes.com/indianapolis/images/indianapolis_metroscenes.com_05.jpg
http://indianapolis-in.purzuit.com/

http://metroscenes.com/indianapolis/images/indianapolis_metroscenes.com_07.jpg
http://metroscenes.com/cities/indianapolis/

http://metroscenes.com/indianapolis/images/indianapolis_metroscenes.com_06.jpg
http://metroscenes.com/cities/indianapolis/

Not bad, 7/10 :D

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6230/6332618266_8aa73a27eb_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelpurfect/6332618266/)
Lucas Oil Stadium Window View (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelpurfect/6332618266/) by Pixel Purfect (http://www.flickr.com/people/pixelpurfect/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7159/6386751983_f135f3bc8c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mike777/6386751983/)
DSC_0017bw (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mike777/6386751983/) by Mike Millspaugh (http://www.flickr.com/people/mike777/), on Flickr

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6049/6338253121_5bd9b287b8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/21959339@N06/6338253121/)
Indianapolis Skyline - Chase Tower (Center) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/21959339@N06/6338253121/) by kdf0517 (http://www.flickr.com/people/21959339@N06/), on Flickr

5/10

5.5/10