Big opportunities, real obstacles define historic Indiana Women’s Prison site

Whether it becomes a walkable retail destination or a hub for affordable housing, near east side residents want the future of the former Indiana Women’s Prison campus to honor its past.

Why it matters: The 15-acre site is one of the larger redevelopment opportunities within close proximity to downtown Indy, and it carries rare national significance.

Driving the news: The public’s ideas for how to utilize the space after nearly a decade of inactivity were shared by Department of Metropolitan Development officials Tuesday night during an information session at Spades Park Library…

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