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The last time I spent a significant amount of time in the mile square’s southeast corridor was nearly a decade ago. It was a Monday evening, April 5, 2010 to be exact, and the Butler University Bulldogs men’s basketball team were set to play an impressive Duke Blue Devils in the NCAA Tournament Championship Game at Indianapolis’ own Lucas Oil Stadium. Our crew had posted up to tailgate in the designated spot at the corner of South and Delaware streets – one of the city’s many surface parking lots that served adjacent anchor businesses. I distinctly remember the conversation that evening including strong opinions about that specific corridor to the city being full of untapped potential.
Fast forward to over nine years later, my impression of that corner (in the city I love) has become the downtown dweller’s dream neighborhood thanks to a game changing development. How do I know this, you might ask? Because I got the chance to experience it first-hand for myself.
Before I go any further, I must admit that while I sleep in Westfield I’ve always felt strongly that I’m a resident of Indianapolis (where I spend most of my waking hours in my dream role at TechPoint, Indiana’s tech ecosystem growth accelerator, right on Monument Circle. After a unique opportunity to spend 24 hours at Buckingham Company’s premier downtown apartments with my boyfriend, Luke, and poodle, Lambeau, here are four reasons the CityWay of living may be my favorite Indy way of living (and should be yours too).
- Perfect Location
The beautiful 10-acre development not only bridges the Eli Lilly and Company campus to the rest of Indy’s central business district, it’s within steps of Bankers’ Life Fieldhouse (where we could even see Bob Seger’s concert light show from our balcony). The superior location makes walking, biking or scootering to explore the local restaurants, breweries and distilleries in Fletcher Place and Fountain Square (Chilly Water Brewery and Hotel Tango Distillery are two of our favorites) so convenient thanks to the direct access to the Indianapolis Cultural Trail and two Pacers Bikeshare installations. The adjacent main roads makes getting on and off the interstate a breeze and the IndyGo bus Transit Center being just two blocks north makes commuting across the city so simple.
- Premier Attractions
Being a mixed-use development affords residents the opportunity to not only live, but also play and be entertained right in their own backyard. Cunningham Group’s Nesso Coastal Italia and The Alexander’s Plat 99 Mixology Lounge afford two of the most stylish and trendy date night venues (I highly recommend the scallops and the old fashioned, respectively). To kickstart a morning, CityWay’s multiple on-site gyms (featuring several Peloton bikes, by the way!) or The Irsay Family YMCA is an ideal wellness center with the best workout equipment, fitness classes and suspended running track. Post workout, one can even refuel with plenty of breakfast, coffee and smoothie options between Yolk, Copper Moon Coffee and Nature's Table. For those with four-legged friends, the pet-friendly dog parks and gardens offered the perfect amount of space to run, explore and make new furry friends.
- Posh Amenities
A part of the CityWay magic is the extraordinary amenities across the property. For instance, guests have full access to a neighborhood hub that includes a state-of-the-art theater, indoor lounge, gym and sports simulator. On any other normal Sunday, my boyfriend and I would be out on the golf course, but on this particular rainy morning, we were lucky to have had full access to the golf simulator to practice our swings. Seven stories above this social hub where we called home for the weekend, the new apartment tower offers spacious balconies for each unit that offer the most incredible views of the Circle City. Each apartment has state of the art safety features, appliances and cabinets as well as impressively spacious rooms, facilities and closets. One of the most impressive offerings, in my opinion, is the 24/7 room service available to all residents (this would be quite dangerous, and useful, for someone like me that’s a rookie in the kitchen).
- Pristine Spaces
What sets the CityWay neighborhood apart from any other I’ve experienced, is the opportunity to be delighted and surprised around every corner, literally. The intentional effort to make art and discovery notable features of the resident experience is truly exceptional, it’s almost as if the community is a living art museum. Spaces, both those you expect (like exterior building walls) and those you don’t expect (like the interior parking garage walls), are activated by the likes of graffiti-inspired muralist, Nick Walker, whose most notable design, a 140-foot mural depicting “Love Conquers All” on the CityWay Tower, adorns the skyline. Kelsey Montague’s lively murals literally, and figuratively, give flight to the facades and feature ornate butterflies and fireflies that encourage human interaction (who doesn’t love a social media moment?!). Traversing through the greenspaces, parks and paths, it’s easy to feel like you are visiting an exclusive resort with the kindest and most welcoming Hoosier neighbors abound.
In summary, the perfect location, premier attractions, posh amenities and pristine spaces certainly inspire a way of living that I previously could have only imagined. I’m convinced, now more than ever, the CityWay of living has inspired my Indy way of living, and I hope it inspires yours as well.
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]]>This is a new initiative for CityWay in partnership with IndyHub called Core Connections. As a new young professional resident at CityWay, and new to downtown Indy, residents are sent a test from IndyHub to learn how to get more involved with the city, specifically clubs and nonprofits. Our resident was featured first!
"Indianapolis is filled with great places to live, and with the significant development and growth in the past decade, we’ve seen many apartment complexes and buildings pop up for downtown dwellers. IndyHub is proud to have CityWay as a partner of our work, and now that our office is located just around the corner from the CityWay campus, we’ve certainly enjoyed the amenities they provide to visitors and residents alike, specifically Plat 99: Coffee + Cocktails!
I met up with one of CityWay’s residents, Tynia Murphy, to learn more about her journey to Indy and why she chose CityWay. Aside from the resident amenities, Tynia loves how CityWay is a quiet space in the city and often enjoys the many restaurants and hanging out with her neighbors by the pool or common spaces. Read more to learn about Tynia and a snapshot of what life is like at CityWay!
When did you move to Indianapolis and what drew you to choose CityWay?
I moved to Indianapolis the summer of 2017. I decided to come out for a two-month vacation with my friend Andy who already lived in Indy at CityWay. During the first month I spent in Indianapolis we both decided that I should stay, and we should live together and start a new relationship. We’ve been dating ever since!
Are you from Indianapolis or somewhere else?
I am from Las Vegas, Nevada.
Where do you work?
During the summer, I work across the street at the Irsay Family YMCA at CityWay, part time. During the school year, I work a Before-and-After School program for the YMCA, working with IPS. I engage with children in fun creative and physical activities. Soon I will be transferring to IUPUI for my bachelor’s degree in elementary education in 2020.
When not at work, what are some things you enjoy doing in Indy?
In the summer, we love to ride our bikes downtown or up to Broad Ripple. We enjoy eating at restaurants on Mass Ave., going to the symphony for concerts, seeing movies playing at The IMAX movie theater, going to Circle Centre Mall, and more! Lately, we’ve been renting kayaks on The Canal on sunny days, and we also love to swim using the pool and hot tub during the fall and winter at The Irsay Family YMCA at CityWay.
We also enjoy hosting Bachelor parties for the T.V. show mostly every Monday at our apartment. Fountain Square is a neat place to be, and not too far from home when I’m craving my favorite Thai restaurant in Indianapolis.
What is your absolute favorite part about living at CityWay?
The pool and grill area is my favorite spot. I love to study by the pool, relax and cook on the grill.
What types of amenities does CityWay offer that sealed your decision to move in?
When we decided we wanted to move into a larger one bedroom apartment, I wanted to look for a place that had similar amenities as CityWay. I searched everywhere downtown and eventually decided that I love our place because nowhere else provided an outdoor pool, T.V. room, lounge, a gym, and a quiet place that’s in the downtown area that’s close to our work.
Have you interacted with many of your neighbors or participated in complex mixers/events?
We have made a few good friends here at CityWay. One of our friends is our ‘cool neighbor’ that is a news anchor on ABC, which is exciting to tell people. And an awesome couple that recently got engaged, congrats to them. Sometimes, we meet people that are interns for Lilly where Andy works, and we make new friends easily when we see them enjoying the same amenities as we do.
There's tons of art featured in and around the CityWay property- which piece is your favorite and why?
There are really neat spray painting art on the property, but my all-time favorite is the guy in a black striped suit looking sneaky and spray painting on the wall. I love it because it’s funny to see a joke when I look out the window, I see it all the time and chuckle.
How does living at CityWay compare to other places you have lived in the past?
I have never lived in a place as beautiful as CityWay. The community here is a great place to surround yourself with great energy. None of my homes in the past have measured up to CityWay.
What is the social atmosphere like at CityWay?
This is a busy area because we have Bankers Life Arena and Lucas Oil Stadium basically across the street. So, we do enjoy a fun tailgating party here and there. Although the traffic of people comes and goes it is a positive feel with the people around CityWay, the residents and staff that live and work here on the property are kind people.
What is your go-to local food spot at CityWay?
We love happy hours with co-workers and friends at the Alexander Hotel, in their coffee shop and bar called Plat 99: Coffee & Cocktails. There is also an Italian restaurant called Nesso, a breakfast place called Yolk, and a Qdoba. I know there is more to come in the future to explore and experience at CityWay with the new expansion. We are very excited to see what else is coming!
We've talked a lot about living at City Way– but how can anyone in Indy enjoy the property?
There are many ways to enjoy the property, including some of the restaurants I mentioned before. I get my hair done downstairs at Salon Lofts. I have an amazing friend/hairdresser that does my hair and teaches yoga at CityWay so that’s extremely fun to interact with others doing yoga."
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What are your three favorite things about CityWay?
- Hands down, at the top of my list, are the amenities. Everything from the fitness room to even the smaller things such as the valet trash service are fantastic.
- Proximity to the local businesses and downtown
- The staff!
What do you like to do for fun?
Personally, I like to hang out locally and chill with friends. I also love having family over!
What are your favorite spots within walking distance of CityWay?
One of my favorite spots is Scotty's Brewhouse; it's literally a stone’s throw away. I also like just going to the mall, the convenience for shopping is really great!
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