Indianapolis, IN (as close to accurate as possible)

[krillin1501 0]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

            was founded in 1821 as the state capital. Its location in the middle of Indiana's rich farmland bore terrific commercial advantages, but the absence of a navigable river prohibited the transportation of bulky materials such as coal and iron to sustain heavy industry.

Nevertheless, it has become one of the biggest cities in the world not accessible by water, attracting food, paper and pharmaceutical industries, including the giant Eli Lilly Corporation.

Today the city has shaken off such nicknames as Naptown, India-no-place and Brickhouse in the Cornfield in favor of its chosen designation as the country's unofficial amateur sports capital

[Chris M 406]

Sounds like a ambitious project I can't wait to see some pics.

-DragonAnime

[RadioheadFan 1]

I sure hope you're using the Mapp Squad version of Indianapolis! Can't wait to see some pics!

RHF

[krillin1501 0]

I am using Mallow's map. I made some minor touch-ups though.   I am also using a slew of BATS and Modds and i also use cheats.  So thanks to all who made these wonderful creations. 

Feedback is always appreciated as long as it is constructive! 

 

Now,  on to the first pics....

 

 

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 Mass Ave...

 

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 Canal District

 

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 Region view..

 

 

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[Timbuk2 0]

looks pretty interesting... good start

[PhatHead 248]

Yo Yo. 

 

What's up Big Phat here.   Love this cj.  Super job.  I was born in Indiana.  I guess I will have to subscrip to this cj.  can't wait to see more pics.

[Simguyuk 0]

Very nice, recreations are always good. But they take a lot of effort, good job.

[movcn 1]

Umm... never been there so cant say how accurate it really is. however, your building concept would turn out to be effective. Convenient traffic grid before projecting the area always is taken as the fountimental thing to making a good city.

[sloppet 3]

veru\y nice start!! keep up the good work!!

[FullStrenght 74]

I hope it' s gonna look good and realistic instead of an skyscraper forest, but I think this project is in the right hands. Your start was quite good!

[MayorTim 16]

Very nice start so far. I always love watching recreation journals.

[jonesla6 0]

I know very little about Indy... so this should be interesting to follow.

[frojoekoolaid 0]

I live in Indianapolis and i agree that you have a pretty nice start going.  I really hope that the Bats for Indianapolis's unique buildings are made.  And if you have any questions about Indianapolis, I will surely help. my email is dmaze@indy.rr.com or u can get on on aim at Fro Joe Koolaid

[poeticnite 0]

look really good so far, I love indy, and can't wait to see how you make it come out

[krillin1501 0]

FRO:  Thanks for your help.  If you know anything about the northside, I would appreciate it.  I live on the southside, so I don't venture up there much.

 

I have a couple more pics. I only made a little progress from yesterday.  It is Grand Prix week at Purdue, so I will be making somewhat slow progress the rest of the week.

 

McCarty Street Exit

 

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Victory Field!  (Home of the AAA Indians)

 

 

Madison/Morris/Prospect  intersection south of downtown

 

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[Granthos 0]

well it looks good try to finish 465 soon that is the main part of indy really i live in Brownsburg so that is close enough toindy

[frojoekoolaid 0]

dont forget that victory field is right accrossed the street from the rca dome

[krillin1501 0]

Date: 4/20/2005 4:35:15 PM Author: frojoekoolaid dont forget that victory field is right accrossed the street from the rca dome

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I actually have it on the next map over on capital ave.

[frojoekoolaid 0]

I'm worried that they are 2 far apart if on different maps

[krillin1501 0]

FRO:   here is a satellite photo of the area in question.    victory field on the left and the RCA Dome on the right.     it just so happened that the city border in SC4 is more towards West St.

 

I do however appreciate your thoughts and concerns.  Keep em coming!

when i get back into the game tomorrow i will take a look at the spacing.

 

 

 

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[Timbuk2 0]

Good job, I like the use of your one way roads (Indy's one way roads)

Nice Job so far... keep up the good work!! 

[frojoekoolaid 0]

that satelite picture makes them look alot farther away then they really are.  That is only a parking lot and west street seperating the 2, they belong on the same map. I'm not complaining i'm just commenting

[jacqulina 162]

great start good work

[krillin1501 0]

Here is a quick little update:  I finished some areas around downtown

 

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[MallowTheCloud 41]

Very good (and hard) work! Nice job, keep it up!

[atpayne 0]

Excelent. My home town.

I have seen the Bank One building in exchange before but not any other Indy buildings. Do you have any skilled bat'ers working on buildings from Indianapolis?
One that I think would be very cool to have in your city would be the Pyramids.

[krillin1501 0]

Date: 4/23/2005 7:10:54 PM Author: atpayne Excelent.  My home town.  I have seen the Bank One building in exchange before but not any other Indy buildings.  Do you have any skilled bat'ers working on buildings from Indianapolis?  One that I think would be very cool to have in your city would be the Pyramids.

 

I need some skilled bat'ers to do a couple of main buildings (I understand if no one wants to take the time).  I myself am not a batter nor do I really have the time to start right now,  but maybe someday!

 

Here is an initial list of buildings that I need:

 

AUL Building (now One America) 533 ft.

One Indiana Square                   504 ft.

Market Tower                            421 ft.

300 North Meridian                     408 ft.

First Indiana Plaza                      401 ft.

City County Building                   372 ft.

 

 

 

 edit:  here is a really good website with pictures. however, you have to register to save the pictures  http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/ci/bu/?id=101039

[uncrazycooper13 0]

looks cool. I thought you said that Indianapolis was one of the largest cities not located on water? But I see a river whats up with that? lol

-uncrazycooper

[krillin1501 0]

Date: 4/24/2005 1:04:39 PM Author: uncrazycooper13 looks cool. I thought you said that Indianapolis was one of the largest cities not located on water? But I see a river whats up with that? lol -uncrazycooper

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I said it was not accesible by water.   The white river runs through downtown, however, it is too shallow for traffic.

[adambrown14ADAM14 2]

nice. I love recreations. So far it's pretty darn accurate too. i See you've been using http://terraserver.microsoft.com/image.aspx?T=1&S=13&Z=16&X=357&Y=2750&W=1 to get sattelite images. SMART!!! I do the same for my Chicago recreation; the Chicago pics are in color though.

Keep up the great work.