What breed of cats do you own? Bobby and Leo were adopted so we are unsure of their breed but they were sleeping on each other in the cage so we decided on getting both of them!

What do they love most about living at CityWay? They love when we open the windows up and they get to watch and listen to the dogs playing in the courtyard. Bobby loves playing on the patio when there’s snow and Leo prefers to sit inside and look at all of the reflections of the sun in the house hoping to one day grab one of them.

How is city life with cats compared to dogs? We don't need to take them out on walks, but we do, however, chase them down the halls of the building. They love squeezing through the front door when it opens and sprinting to the end of the hall to lay on their backs waiting to be pet.

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By: Austin Considine

Naptown no longer, Indianapolis has become a hub for residents and visitors alike to explore. "Opened in 2013, The Alexander Hotel was developed as a joint venture with the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Art-themed hotels weren’t new, but the collaboration set it apart, as did the collection. Its crown jewel, however, may be the bar, Plat 99, designed by the Cuban-born artist Jorge Pardo, hung with 99 colorful, hand-molded acrylic lamps. The menu includes pick-me-ups like a latte made with doughnut milk for $6 (that’s milk in which doughnuts have been soaked) and a cocktail made with two kinds of local moonshine for $12."

"Many hotels have art, but the art at the 209-room Alexander — made by local, national and international artists — is installed museum-style, with identifying wall texts. The downtown location puts you right in the city’s heart and close to Fountain Square, and the bar, designed by the MacArthur “genius grant” winner Jorge Pardo, is one of Indy’s most fashionable spots come nightfall (333 South Delaware Street; thealexander.com; doubles from $159)."

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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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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).

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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).

4. 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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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!

Want to be featured as our next resident of the month? Contact Danielle today!

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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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Price

The most important detail when searching is price point. You don’t want to get too far along in the decision-making process to realize an apartment home is out of your budget. To avoid this, check with our leasing team to make sure our apartment homes are in your price range.

Size

Finding the right sized apartment with enough square footage for your lifestyle is very important when moving to an apartment home. The number of square feet helps determine if your furniture will fit, if there’s enough room for your pets, or even if you can go for a smaller home. 

Floor Plan

Your perfect floor plan is out there! Your floor plan helps determine the type of kitchen, how many bedrooms, how many bathrooms, how big is the living space, if you have a balcony/patio and more. These details shape your next apartment home and help to make your space your own. Our apartment homes feature unique, spacious floor plans just for you.

Location

The location of your future home may be flexible but can be a very big decision. Your apartment home location determines your commute to work, restaurants, and shops. Location even effects your drive to friends and family. Ask our team about the perks of our convenient location today.

Amenities

Our apartment home community features extensive amenities for our residents. The amenities package in an apartment home is an added perk to living in a professionally managed community. You get the perks of our amenities along with the experience when you choose our community.

Should you need any help making your apartment home search easier, please feel free to contact our team any time to discuss whether our community is the best fit for you.

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Check out their latest feature in IBJ here.

By: John Russell

Russel states, “The newest park in Indianapolis is springing up in a booming area on the south side of downtown, a district quickly filling up with apartments, offices and retail—and a noticeable shortage of public green space. It’s a three-acre parcel on the northern edge of Eli Lilly and Co.’s corporate headquarters and just across South Street from CityWay, a development that includes 650 apartments and tens of thousands of square feet of office and retail space built over the last decade. Lilly, which owns the land, is donating it to the city and is creating a public park, to be called South Street Square. The pharmaceutical company also will maintain the park. Work began last fall, but Lilly said it doesn’t have a timetable for the park’s completion. South Street Square will feature walkways, flowers, shrubbery and more than 200 trees. It will also provide an assortment of conveniences—including benches and USB and power outlets for people who want to stay plugged in outside—and 50 light poles to provide safety after sunset. Workers have already built concrete walkways around and inside the park.”

This park will add much needed community green space to the area near CityWay in Downtown Indianapolis. With the expansion of CityWay 2.0, the residential population in this area will double in the upcoming year.

Russel continues, “It will also add a much-needed oasis to a bustling district that has sprung up in recent years as part of Buckingham Cos.’ CityWay project, a mixed-use development that includes The Alexander boutique hotel, the Irsay Family YMCA, a Franciscan Health urgent care center, restaurants and shops. The development’s 650 apartments make it by far the biggest apartment project downtown.”

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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!
Interested in being our next Resident of the Month? Contact Danielle today!

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