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Pop-up events
Markets, classes, and community gatherings in the new plaza
We're Indianapolis residents from Martindale-Brightwood, Old Northside, Kennedy-King, and Near East Side coming together to rethink this risky intersection and neglected green space—creating a safer, more welcoming place for our community.
Local residents designing a safer trail connection and welcoming commons at our Monon Trail and 16th Street intersection.
Design for people first—calm traffic, improve sight lines, and make the trail intersection intuitive for all users.
A small, low-maintenance space for events, markets, classes, and everyday community gatherings.
Comfortable seating for rest and bike parking to visit local businesses and neighborhoods. A place that promotes conversation and cleanliness along the trail.
Low-maintenance meadow and native plants for biodiversity and seasonal beauty.
A small growing space that brings neighbors together and beautifies the trail corridor.
Local residents from four neighborhoods uniting around solutions that work for our community—connected to broader efforts but driven by those who live here.
Positioned near Kennedy-King Park, Landmark for Peace Memorial, Polklore Micro-Museum, and Solely Wine—emerging as a vibrant cultural node along the Monon Trail.
We're local residents building something special at our intersection. Add your name to show the community that neighbors working together can create real change.
P.S. This is our chance to make our intersection safer and more welcoming for everyone
Shovel-ready, parks-aligned, people-first alternative to more parking
Markets, classes, and community gatherings in the new plaza
Local artists featured in installations and events
Permanent or temporary art pieces in the commons
Intergenerational activities in the garden and plaza
Local residents sharing stories and ideas about what this intersection means to our community. Join us in person or add your voice here.
Come walk the site with us, share your experiences, and help sketch what our neighborhood commons could look like. Open to everyone who cares about this place.
Neighbors rolling up our sleeves to create the safer crossings, plaza, garden, and gathering spaces we've designed together.