Converted from paper version of the Broad Ripple Gazette (v15n09)
BRVA public meeting shows possible new trail
by Alan Hague
posted: Apr. 27, 2018
Attendance was close to 100 at the April public meeting of the Broad Ripple Village Association (BRVA). The meeting was held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. BRVA president Joshua John ran the meeting. A major item discussed was the possibility of two large grants that could allow for an expansion of the proposed Riverwalk project (Riverwalk story, connecting BR Park to Monon Trail, in next BR Gazette). One proposal is to build a pedestrian bridge across the White River at 64th Street (where the car bridge was a long time ago) connection the trail to Marott Park.
Slide presented at meeting showing the expanded Midtown North Riverwalk that could be realized if two large grants are awarded.
Kent Springer, past BRVA president, spoke about the reuse of the BRHS building. He said that both Purdue University and Herron High School are interested in opening additional schools and want them to be in Broad Ripple.
Bryan Luellen of IndyGo gave an update on the Red Line. He said federal funds could be coming very soon and would allow for construction to begin 30 days later. The part of the Red Line that will be on College Avenue will be the last part to be constructed.
Newly-hired BRVA executive director Colleen Fanning talked about all of the things the BRVA does as an advocate of the Village.
Door prizes from Half Baked Pottery, Dr. Eve Earley, and Petite Chou were given to drawing winners.
Food and drink was provided by Average Joes and Broad Ripple Brewpub.
The next public meeting will be in October and will include the election of BRVA board members.
alan@broadripplegazette.com