THE DOME BAG PROJECT - DOME BAGS now available at INDYSWANK! Check out Indy's newest vintage boutique located in the heart of Fountain Square.

THE DOME BAG PROJECT - Special thanks to Ed & Jean Furz of INDIANAPOLIS SEWING MACHINE COMPANY for donating a 1930s Industrial Singer to PUP and THE DOME BAG PROJECT. With two machines and seven artists, production is humming along!

WHAT'S UP - This week, PUP met with Renee Sweany of Green Piece Indy. Check out this twice-weekly e-newsletter with tips on living green in Indianapolis and the Midwest. Look for future PUP collaborations with Green Piece Indy...

THE DOME BAG PROJECT - PUP begins 2010 with THE DOME BAG PROJECT over halfway complete. We've built over 515 unique items, we've added 5 new local artists, and we've raised raised over $16,000 for the Indianapolis Parks Department.

Thanks for your continued support in 2009 as we anticipate an even more productive 2010! We are here because of you. More projects and news to come...

The Dome Bag Project - Just in time for the holidays, we've updated the design of the DOME MESSENGER. Brand new unique designs are available at Silver in the City, now at a reduced price! 

The Dome Bag Project - The style section of the Indy Star featured Dome Bags as one of the top Green Gift items of the season. Check out the article here.

FIRST FRIDAY - Another successful First Friday! Thanks to all of you who made it out... domeflakes were flying off the shelf! 

THE DOME BAG PROJECT - New domebags arriving at Silver in the City each week. Make sure to stop in for all your holiday shopping!

WHAT'S UP - Check out this initiative to reinvigorate the Indianapolis City Market. PUP Board President Gary Reiter is part of the leadership on this project. (click here)

FIRST FRIDAY - Year in Review! PUP celebrates a year of work with brand new dome bags, holiday dome flakes, and more new work from local artist Nathan Monk. Stop by anytime between 7-10pm, Friday Dec. 4th, Studio 213 in the Murphy Building in Fountain Square.

WHAT'S UP - Stay connected with PUP news through our site on FACEBOOK. Also, additional images about our projects and our space available on FLICKR. Help spread the word... tell your friends!

WHAT'S UP - Dome bags were featured at Lawrence's inaugural Artique event. 

FIRST FRIDAY - Another successful First Friday at the Murphy. More Dome bags and new PUP Transit T-shirts will also be available in December. Plus, more news on transit in Indianapolis.

TRANSIT ADVOCACY - PUP attended the November CIRTA meeting today. INDOT representative Leigh Morris presented Indiana's position within the Midwest High Speed Rail Commission. This commission has governor-appointed members from Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Missouri, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa. Of the 8 member states, Indiana has invested the least in passenger rail, but improvements along the northern border of the state are underway. Check out one of the maps here.

Also at the meeting, INDYGO reported on the future of their express bus routes from Carmel to Downtown and Fishers to Downtown. Although the service will be improving later this year, the grant funding this program will end in late 2010. CIRTA and INDYGO are investigating funding alternatives to keep the connection alive. 

City Car Share - PUP spoke with Sharon Feigon, Executive Director of Chicago's IGO Car Sharing program. She provided invaluable information about the non-profit car sharing model, including how to best interface with the city and private organizations. More to come...

WHAT'S UP - FIRST FRIDAY! On November 6th (7-10pm), PUP will showcase local artist Nathan Monk, whose work includes repurposed and recycled materials. We'll also have brand new DomeFlakes and DomeBags, PUP T-shirts, and important information on Indianapolis transit. Stop by to discuss, shop, and enjoy!

WHAT'S UP - It's official! As of October 15th, People for Urban Progress is now a fully certified 501c3 non-profit! Thanks for all of your support... lots to come!

CITY CAR SHARE - Check out Dave Brook's blog on car-sharing trends across the country. PUP has been in touch with Dave regarding our Indianapolis program...

INBOUND FLIGHT RECYCLING - PUP has recently been in contact with the recycling program director at Continental Airlines as well as airport officials at Seattle/Tacoma, Ft. Lauderdale, and San Diego. We're working to garner knowledge and support for improved recycling practices at our own airport by working directly with Gate Gourmet management.