PEOPLE FOR URBAN PROGRESS (PUP) is an Indianapolis-based 501c3 non-profit organization that promotes and advances public transit, environmental awareness, and urban design. We stand for project-based urban progress.

 

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Events, news, and updates not directly linked to a specific project.




37?type=gu September 02, 2010

FIRST FRIDAY - Look for our new postcards around town, and send us your ideas for Indianapolis! 

 

PLUS, join us tomorrow night for FIRST FRIDAY! Special guests Architecture for Humanity and w/PURPOSE will be around to present our collaboration for this year's PARK(ING) DAY!

 

Don't miss it, 7-10pm in the Murphy at PUP HQ.




36?type=gu August 30, 2010

WHAT'S UP - An ENORMOUS thanks to Stefanie Mojonnier, our intern this summer. Stefanie was instrumental in helping us with numerous projects, plus, she provided us with our rockin' new logo. We're looking forward to future collaborations with her!




35?type=gu August 03, 2010

WHAT'S UP - Our new friends at HOLIDAY MATINEE in San Diego have featured Noteables on their blog. Check 'em out here!




34?type=gu June 01, 2010

PEPSI REFRESH - A HUGE thanks to all of you who supported PUP in the Pepsi Refresh Project. We finished in the middle of the pack, and we're excited by all the new connections this opportunity created for us.

 

We're still pushing ahead to raise funds for the parks, so if you have a few bucks to spare, please donate




May 01, 2010

PEPSI REFRESH - PUP is in the running for $250,000 dedicated specifically to provide new shelters and shade pavilions for urban parks in Indianapolis. We want to reuse the Dome Fabric in a huge way, and you can help. Vote here. Create an account, login, and vote every day this May!

 

You can also vote through Facebook. Check it out here!




32?type=gu March 25, 2010

WHAT'S UP - NEW PRODUCT! Melissa Oesch of 'Reimagined by Luna' has partnered with PUP to develop NOTEABLES, journals made almost entirely of recycled and repurposed materials. Like the Dome Bags, the covers of these journals were once part of the roof of the RCA Dome. 

 

NOTEABLES will be unveiled this weekend at Melissa's booth at the Indy Green Fest. Click here for more information about the Fest. NOTEABLES will also be available at our May First Friday. 




31?type=gu March 13, 2010

WHAT'S UP - New Fountain Square fountain dedicated! Check out the story here.




30?type=gu February 09, 2010

WHAT'S UP - PUP attended the inaugural Indianapolis Sustainability Awards. Check out the winners here. In an address to the 400+ crowd, Mayor Ballard announced his commitment to improving the city's transit system and energy practices. A huge step in the right direction.




28?type=gu February 04, 2010

FIRST FRIDAY - First Friday at the Murphy. Stop by our studio for lots of brand new dome bags and a visit from Green Piece Indy. 7-10pm... art, music, food, & conversation.




27?type=gu January 14, 2010

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...




26?type=gu December 07, 2009

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




25?type=gu December 03, 2009

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)




24?type=gu December 02, 2009

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.




21?type=gu November 30, 2009

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!




22?type=gu November 16, 2009

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




23?type=gu November 14, 2009

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.




20?type=gu November 04, 2009

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!




19?type=gu October 20, 2009

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!




18?type=gu October 09, 2009

WHAT'S UP - Check out what city officials are saying (and doing) about the 'green state' of our city. We're still coming up short in major areas, such as recycling, transit, and green design, but change is definitely in the air. Link here.




16?type=gu October 01, 2009

WHAT'S UP - FIRST FRIDAY! We're back this month with new products and updates on our Car-sharing and Airport recycling programs. Stop by Oct. 2nd anytime between 7-10pm. Also, lots of new spaces and artists in the building... so come by and see what's changed!




17?type=gu September 25, 2009

WHAT'S UP - Dome Bags made a special appearance at this year's WORDS (Women Opening Readiness Doors to Success) luncheon benefitting the United Way. 




15?type=gu September 14, 2009

WHAT'S UP - PUP met with IBJ reporter Chris O'Malley to discuss car-sharing and our in-bound flight recycling program. Stay tuned for more information about both projects, and check out www.ibj.com for breaking business news in the city.




14?type=gu September 02, 2009

WHAT'S UP - New images now available on Flickr! Check out the process behind THE DOME BAG PROJECT, First Friday events, and other cool stuff. 




13?type=gu August 13, 2009

VOLUNTEER - Wabash College rising senior Nathan Schrader just finished a two week work session with PUP. He continued our project research and development for the City Car Share program and the In-Bound Flight Recycling initiative. 




11?type=gu August 06, 2009

Volunteer Day - Special thanks to our volunteers for helping us prepare for our First Friday event. We've rearranged, repainted, and reworked the space to make room for our reCycler event. Come see what's new!




9?type=gu July 31, 2009

NEW SITE - Our brand new website is up and running. Check out current projects, subscribe to our RSS feed, or make a donation. 




July 15, 2009

NEW BOARD MEMBER - PUP welcomes Steve Campbell as our newest board member. Steve served as the Deputy Mayor of Indianapolis from 2005 -2007, and has been active in numerous city initiatives. Check out his bio under the About Us section.