by Polis Center | Sep 30, 2019 | Community Development
On the border between Willard Park and St. Clair Place, Michigan Street near Jefferson and Beville Avenues carries the ghosts of its former heyday as a center of neighborhood retail. One and two-story commercial buildings indicate that these blocks were once what city...
by Polis Center | Mar 21, 2019 | Community Development, Demographics
The Christian Park Community House circa 1930. Bass Photo Co Collection, Indiana Historical Society. View Source Dutch Population in Indianapolis Christian Park was important to Indianapolis’ small Dutch population (300 persons in 1910, 203 in 1980). In 1911, 17...
by Polis Center | Aug 30, 2018 | Community Development, Demographics, Poverty & Income
This analysis will use data from Tract 3547 because census data is available for that area, even though it does not precisely match the boundaries of the neighborhood. Tract 3547 extends to Washington Street, but St. Clair Place stops at Michigan Street. The tract...
by Polis Center | Jun 18, 2018 | Community Development, Demographics, Government & Policy, Poverty & Income
Beginning in the latter half of the 19th century, Indiana Avenue was the hub of Indianapolis’ black culture. The area, also known as Midtown, was home not only to thousands of black residents, but also a vibrant cultural scene that featured national stars in...
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