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The spending plan includes $60 million for Indiana University to build a "school of science instructional and research building" and $60 million for Purdue to build an "academic and student success building."
Under the proposal, the revenue could only be used in the Mile Square for services that are now provided by the not-for-profit Downtown Indy Inc., such as cleanliness initiatives, homelessness outreach and providing “safety ambassadors.”
A joint community service day saw volunteers turn out to tackle 25 projects around the cities of Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach on Saturday.
Indianapolis officials want fewer parking lots downtown, reflecting part of a national movement that envisions less reliance on cars, more use of mass transit and a reduction in carbon emissions.
More homeless outreach workers will be hired to help people in Downtown Indianapolis. The move to reach people experiencing homelessness in the downtown core is supported by federal funds from the city.