CityWay – The Beginning

CityWay first opened in 2013 with phase 1. They are located on the southeast side of downtown, just minutes from Bankers Life, Lucas Oil, Circle Center Mall, and Monument Circle. They were the first living community to offer luxury living in downtown Indianapolis. They have completely reshaped the idea of downtown living. Phase 2 includes a 13-story tower, a brand-new CVS pharmacy, Taxman Brewery, even more amenities, and additional buildings that are under construction on the campus.

My Cityway Experience

I got to stay in the huge new tower – which easily has the best views of the skyline in the city. Upon my arrival, I was enamored with how huge the community truly is. They like to refer to it as a campus, which you almost feel like you’re on a college campus. Everything is at your fingertips! Parking in the garage made it easy. We were welcomed with a tour of the facility. If you are even remotely considering renting at CityWay, I highly recommend meeting for a tour.

The leasing office is spacious, modern and almost has a tech-office vibe to it. We ventured over to the common areas. We started in the gym. Guys, I was completely blown away. Not only do they have state of the art equipment (and – ahem – you are across the street from the nicest YMCA I’ve ever been to), but they also have multiple peloton bikes. Yeah, those crazy expensive but oh-so-worth it spinning classes you’ve seen all over Instagram? What an amazing amenity to offer their residents! After the gym, we walked over to another lounge and got to experience their sports simulator. Yes, you read that correctly. You can play anything from hockey to basketball. I think it would be a great spot to rent out for the night and have some friends over for some competitive fun.
 

It was a bit chilly out, otherwise you probably would have found me checking out new infinity pool and grilling out.

Once we made it over to the big tower, I got to tour the one-bedroom apartment that I would be staycationing in. The building is super secure – something to pay attention especially when you’re a solo female like myself, living alone. Upon walking in, I fell in love with the quartz countertops, the white subway tile kitchen backsplashes, and not to mention the floor to ceiling windows. The view is nuts. The apartment I stayed in faced north, so I was able to catch a beautiful sunset that evening followed by a breathtaking sunrise in the morning.

Cityway Indianapolis One-Bedroom

I brought my friend Britney for a lovely girls’ night in. One we got settled, we were treated to a calming massage from our lovely masseuse, Beth. My favorite thing about CityWay is the fact that you are right in the middle of everything. We walked about 300 feet from the tower door over to the bar, Plat 99 at the Alexander Hotel. Plat 99 has a very cozy and eclectic vibe to it. I highly recommend Plat 99 for cocktails. Check out the art while you are at the Alexander, too!

Art is very important to the CityWay developers. They commissioned three incredible artists, Nick Walker, Kelsey Montague, and Mantra for different murals, graffiti, and interior art. My favorite piece is the butterfly mural by Mantra. It looks like a shadowbox of butterflies. I hope the interest with the artist investment grows and that CityWay considers commissioning local artists for future exhibits. Their art is a fantastic addition to the downtown neighborhood.

After cocktails, we walked back to the apartment and got settled in for the night. One of the perks of being a CityWay resident is that you can call over “room service” from the Alexander hotel. They deliver it straight to your door! We enjoyed a nice dinner and passed out promptly at 10 pm. Aren’t we just wild?

I did manage to catch the sunrise in the morning, and it was spectacular. We woke up and walked over to Yolk, which is a great spot for brunch. After some delicious pancakes and a few cups of coffee, it was time to head home.

I absolutely loved my mini staycation at CityWay and highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for a place to call home in the heart of downtown.

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Favorite place to explore in CityWay?
He really loves seeing the art on the walls, and we really love to take cute pictures of him with it. Another place he really likes is the outdoor barbecue area. We brought him there last weekend, and he loves seeing the neighbors and the other dogs. Since he doesn't have all his shots yet, he doesn't go to the pet areas. However, I'm pretty sure he is super excited to go there because he keeps admiring it from the window.

How long have you lived here, in what floor plan and favorite place to chill in the house?
We have been living here for only 3 months, but we are enjoying it very much. We are in a Saffron Townhome. His favorite place to chill is the living room, we did a little area for him over there with a bed, a lot of toys, etc. He loves it!

Favorite activity?
He loves to run around. When we let him out of his crate he starts running though our living room. It's the cutest thing ever!!!

Thank you for sharing! Slinky sure is cute and we can't wait until he is old enough to try out our two new dog parks!! Interested in featuring your pet? Email [email protected]!

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We are excited to feature some fresh faces here at CityWay. See their Q&A below!

How long have you lived at CityWay?
We have lived here for 3 months!

What floor plan did you choose and why?
We chose the Crimson! We loved the location of the apartment and the floor plan fit exactly what we were looking for!

What is one thing no one knows about you?
Rachael has a twin brother and Lauren played golf in high school.

What is your favorite thing about the city of Indianapolis?
We love the restaurants and the ability to walk to almost all of them!

Thanks, Lauren and Rachael, for sharing with us! We are thrilled to have you new to our community and can't wait to hear more about your adventures around the city!

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1. How long have you lived here, in what floor plan and what's your favorite place to chill in the house?
I have lived here for 1 month and love it! My dad tells me we live in the Onyx floorplan. I’m not sure why it’s called that, but it has a bunch of space for me to run! My favorite place to chill out is my puppy bed with my toys.

2. Favorite place to explore in CityWay?
I love walking around the neighborhood and meeting all the friendly people and dogs. I really like checking out the flowerbeds near the busy pool! I think my dad needs to get me one of those!

3. Favorite toy and why?
My favorite toy is my white dinosaur Nylabone because it never breaks no matter how much I chew on it!

Thanks Zoe for stopping by to share with us. We promise to share our pool with you at our end-of-season event!

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Molly (right) stopped by to answer a few questions. Check them out below!

1. How long have you lived at CityWay, what floorplan did you choose and why?
I have been part of the CityWay community for over 3 years with Salon Lofts, but moved into the apartments a little over a year ago. I have really loved being part of the progress and seeing the expansions happening around the campus. I chose the one bedroom with a balcony, The Azure!! I HAVE to have space to sit outside and read and of course my mini plant jungle out there brings me joy!

2. What do you love most about the CityWay community?
I love the people! I couldn't ask for a better group of people to share this space with. My business partner Allison Rutledge is basically my sister, the staff at CityWay has become part of my everyday existence. Doug and Jason are my dudes and make sure the place is always beautiful and clean. Ash/Danielle/Justeen, all the ladies – have been so helpful and really care for the residents and campus with great passion. I have really enjoyed teaching yoga on Sundays and getting to know even more of my neighbors, as well as being able to have them, not only as neighbors, but clients and friends.

3. What is/are your favorite Indianapolis event(s)?
Honestly, there is so much to do this is hard… highlights this year: Zoobilation, Summer Nights at Newfields, I love the Dugout in Fountain Square, the Farmers Market every Wednesday. Nesso!!! (the resident events are so fun). Wreath making with Urban Contessa,  and Miracle on South was a really cool experience.  I look forward to doing more and meeting more people. Big thanks to the team of people that make this community a home!

Thank you, Molly, for all of your kind words! We are very thankful to have you as a resident and a business partner!
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Jared sat down with us to share about his CItyWay experience and about him!

How long have you lived at CityWay, what floorplan did you choose and why?
I have lived at CityWay for two and a half years now. I lived in a Cadmium for a couple of years with a college buddy of mine. That layout worked great for us. I travel a lot for work so he had the place to himself for 10 nights a month, usually. His work took him out of Indy recently, so now I am in the Azure. It's a great space for one person.

What are your three favorite things about CityWay?
The proximity to the YMCA. I can't imagine driving to the gym anymore. The pool. The central location to Georgia St., Mass Ave. and Fountain Square. You can't beat it. When I first moved here, my friends and I definitely spent more time on Georgia Street, but these days I like to check out Mass Ave. and Fountain Square.

Tell us a fun fact about you?
When I used to be a flight instructor at Purdue, I was involved with an organization called Able Flight. Through that program I had a student pilot that was paralyzed from the waist down. With a special airplane that used hand controls, he was able to get his pilots license! This is obviously a way more impressive fact for him than it is me, but it is something I will never forget and am incredibly grateful to have been part of.

Thank you, Jared, for sharing these fantastic stories! If you are interested in being our next Resident of the Month contact Danielle.

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These friends sat down to share their unique renting experience here at CityWay.

How long have you lived at CityWay? What floor plans did you choose and why?
We have both lived here for about 10 month. We were best friends prior to moving to Indianapolis. Ryan lived on the west side of Michigan and I lived in Northwest Ohio. We kept in close contact throughout the years and found out we both had job opportunities here in Indy. Last summer we applied for our jobs and as our interview processes continued we found out about a week apart from each other that we both were accepted! We didn't know anyone living in Indianapolis, so we decided to live close to one another and both decided on CityWay. Ryan chose the 2 bedroom Noir for extra space for guests and family. I chose the one bedroom Azure floor plan. We wanted to live on the first floor and near one another and were pleased to find out that CityWay had 2 units on the first floor, just down the hall from each other!

What are your favorite things about Indianapolis?
There is a lot going on in Indianapolis. We really like the restaurants, concerts, sporting events, etc. Also everyone is very friendly.

What are your favorite things about the CityWay community?
We love the friendly neighbors. The apartments and community are nice and clean and the proximity to restaurants and sporting events is great. We also think the staff is great!

Thank you, Ryan and Lucas, for sharing your story! Want to be the next Resident of the Month? Contact Danielle in the leasing office today!

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How long have you lived at CityWay? What floor plan did you choose and why?
We moved to CityWay August 1, 2017. We chose the Vermillion floor plan because of the great space and flexibility it provides. Julie's office and our master bedroom are on the bottom level. This means she has lots of quiet and privacy for work, and I have a full run of the middle level to do absolutely nothing! We hardly ever go to the top level, but it has been a great space for guests and our daughter, who is home from IU for the summer.

What is your favorite thing about the city of Indianapolis?
It's hard to choose one favorite thing because we love CityWay and the city of Indianapolis very much. If we narrowed to a top two, I would say we love the amazing variety of great restaurants and the terrific running and biking trails in and around the city.

What do you like to do for fun?
For fun we love going to events. This was one of the main reasons we wanted to live in the heart of the city. When we first moved here, we began keeping a list of games, concerts and other events we've attended just to have a fun record of the things we've done. So far this first year, we have been to 74 events, including more than 50 games, 9 concerts and a variety of other activities like the Indiana State Fair and the filming of American Ninja Warrior.

We've already signed our lease for another year here at CityWay. It's really hard to beat this wonderful community and the incredible downtown area!

Thank you for sharing, Julie and Steve! Want to be the next Resident of the Month? Contact Danielle in the leasing office today!

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Moose definitely enjoys walking along the canal, especially when it means lounging in a fountain!

We sat down with this adorable pooch for a quick Q&A.

This is a tough question! Some people know this about me, but my pawrents actually chose me out of all my littermates because of my shy/timid personality. I've been a Nervous Nellie since day 1!

Thank you for sharing, Moose! You can follow all his adventures on Instagram @bernedoodlemoose.
Want your furry friend to be our next Pet of the Month? Contact Danielle in the leasing office today!

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She was a good girl and shared some fun facts about herself.

What are your 3 favorite things to do?
I like chasing squirrels, taking long walks on the Cultural Trail and Canal, and I love begging for treats (especially from my friends at the CityWay leasing office).

What is something no one knows about you?
I'm a huge James Bond fan, and will bark at the villains when they come on the screen. 

What is your favorite toy, and why?
I love Anything with a squeaker, since I take great pride in ripping them apart and removing the squeaker within a matter of minutes!

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