“Fall Sip ‘n’ Socialize” at AJ’s Lounge on October 19th!

Happy Fall!

You’re Invited!!

We’re excited to celebrate fall and to support our local neighborhood businesses!
As you know, Lift Indy construction has made a mess of South Meridian Street making it difficult to visit local establishments. SVBA is hosting its first annual “Fall Sip ‘n’ Socialize” with our friends at AJ’s Lounge on October 19th! Because of the construction, you will need to access AJ’s from the alley off of W. Morris Street or W. Wilkins Street. You will be able to park along AJ’s building or in the ComLink parking lot right next door.

Please join us, fellow Downtown residents, Old Southside neighbors and friends for food, drinks and a chance to WIN (2) INDIANA PACERS TICKETS! *Must be present to win.
No RSVP necessary, just show up and support local because WE ARE OPEN!!

Note; This event is open to all, not just members of SVBA.

Groundbreaking for South Meridian Street infrastructure improvements took place yesterday

Exciting things are happening in the Stadium Village and Old Southside neighborhood! Yesterday was the official groundbreaking for the South Meridian Street infrastructure improvement project. This project is a part of the Lift Indy project that was awarded in 2018.

SVBA president, Erica Wells had the honor of speaking at today’s official groundbreaking ceremony. This project is a significant investment in our area from the City of Indianapolis.

SVBA President Erica Wells speaks at the groundbreaking.
Representatives from the City of Indianapolis, TWG, Stadium Village Business Association, the Old Southside participated in the ground breaking.
SVBA President Erica Wells with Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett

Here is the official press release along with a PDF showing the renderings of what the Meridian Street improvements will look like.

The grand opening of The Heirloom took place last night

Stadium Village wants to officially welcome The Heirloom to the neighborhood! In partnership with Crystal Catering, this amazing event venue is the most recent addition to the Stadium Village area and is a great example of the renaissance that we are currently experiencing. With the upcoming additions of the Rise on Meridian apartment building, in conjunction with the final phase of the Lift Indy grant which will be a new streetscape and placemaking along South Meridian St., this area will be a great example of urban transformation and vitality.

Registering the location of your personal/business security cameras. Through this platform, you can share your camera location with IMPD. It’s free, safe and secure.

As was mentioned at today’s meeting, here is the link where you can read more about the program and register your security cameras: https://blinkindy.org/blinkindy/

Be sure to click on the red “register today” button on the page to begin the registration process.

Kelly Park officially opens after renovations!!

The newly renovated Kelly Park is now open for all to enjoy. This renovation is one part of the Lift Indy Grant investment into the Old Southside/Stadium Village area. The Stadium Village Business Association provided the seed money to invest in the application process that ultimately led to our area securing the Lift Indy Grant. SVBA members can be proud to see our membership dollars used to help transform our area and make a positive impact on the community.

Mayor Joe Hogsett makes remarks at the ribbon-cutting
Councillor Kristin Jones makes remarks at the opening
Old Southside President Geoffrey makes remarks.

Tru by Hilton opens in Stadium Village.

The Tru by Hilton Indianapolis Downtown ( located at 601 Russell Avenue ) is officially open! The ribbon-cutting took place on Friday, Mar. 5, 2021. Stadium Village welcomes this new development into our area and we are excited for the momentum this project has created and for the other additional developments soon to open. See photos below of the ribbon-cutting event.

The fire station that formerly stood at this location
The Tru by Hilton on the same property.