Culture\, History\, and Society: H istoric Indianapolis&mdash\;In 1959\, the Indianapolis Redevelopm ent Commission launched Project H\, an ambitious plan to demolish more tha n 200 buildings in the heart of downtown Indianapolis and replace them wit h \;brand new apartment towers designed to lure high-income families a nd singles back to the decaying city center. But after 42 acres were clear ed\, the proposed apartment city failed to materialize. Join local histori an Libby Cierzniak to learn how the ill-fated redevelopment plan eventuall y led to the transformation of downtown Indianapolis\, but not before wipi ng out entire neighborhoods and displacing more than 1\,000 people. \;
\nAge Group: \;Adults
\nLocation : \;This program will be held in person in the Indianapolis S pecial Collections Room (ISCR) on the 6th floor of the Central Library.
\nParking: \;The Central Library has a parking ga rage available to patrons during their time there. Garage \;pricing in formation is detailed \;here. \;The garage can be accessed on Pennsylvania St reet.
\nThis program is part of the \;Culture\, History\, and So ciety: Historic Indianapolis programs \;hosted by the Indianapolis Spe cial Collections Room (ISCR). Made possible by The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation.
\n< strong>Contact: \;Special Collections Librarian \;Montoya Barker
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