Comments on: Got Ideas? Let’s Hear Them!

By: Jeff Bennett

Jeff Bennett — Wed, 21 May 2008 12:04:06 +0000

We live all the way down in Southern In. in New Albany, directly across the Ohio River from Louisville Ky. It would be wonderful to feel as though we were part of the Indy community. If Indy could maybe open it’s arms to us somehow. One way I would like to suggest is to have a Bus that fans could catch starting in Louisville (many Colts Fans in Louisville) stopping in New Albany, Jeffersonville, Seymour, and Columbus early in the morning and take us to Indy. (especially durning Super Bowl week 2012), then bring us home around 11pm. The Bus could run every day of the Super Bowl activities week or weeks, and week-ends the rest of the time. It doesn’t take that long to get to Indy anymore from down here (1 1/2 to 2 hrs.) in private transportation. With gas prices they way they are and are going to be in 2012 I believe you would have many riders at a resonable fee.
Thank-You, Jeff

By: JagMag

JagMag — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:53:43 +0000

I suspect that many Super Bowl attendees are seekers of knowledge. How about some interesting, cool presentations at downtown venues during the day by IUPUI faculty (the souped-up Prius research work, medical discoveries, etc.). Some of these could highlight the BioCrossroads efforts. Non-faculty could present on NFL history and other football related topics. Be sure to include some things of interest to children (crafts in hotel meeting rooms, etc.), women, teens, etc.

Use an international theme throughout. A chance to show the world Indy’s international character. Provide Drew Appleby’s list of ethnic restaurants in Indy. Make the half-time and other shows international themed.

Bring in the bands from Circle City Classic and promote the next Classic.

Have a big bash at the Madame Walker Theatre. A great chance to highlight the history.

Provide bikes to use and offer free bicycle tours of the Cultural Trail (weather permitting) or bus tours if weather is bad.

Offer a great play at IRT and a symphony performance during the day.

Have a great variety of free events at the ArtsGarden.

Have free shuttles to the IMA, the zoo as well as all places in the mile square. Basically bring back the Blue Line for this period.

By: Rick Madden

Rick Madden — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 16:54:22 +0000

I am starting a snow park in the fall. It will be able to use scaffolding and a snow machine for tubing and snow boarding. I wanted to pass this information along for the bid process of what to do in town. The business is snow magic for web site if you would like to look at it.

By: Clyde

Clyde — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:15:19 +0000

If a lot of people are worried that it will be to cold here. Then why not promote it? Let’s bring Summer to Winter. I’m not talking about the weather, but more on what the city put on for us. Why can’t we have a Rib Fest, or Winter SB parade. Why couldn’t we get a lot of the drivers and have a mini Brickyard 400 or a Indy 500? Let’s put on Dog and Pony shows that honor our Military. Free continuous concerts down on the White River. How about opening the zoo for the kids and have a Halloween costum night? Have them dress as their favorite NFL player. Or have a Disney day down on the canal. This city does a lot from Spring to Fall. Maybe we can go towards that direction. Any thoughts or more suggestions?

By: R.W.C.

R.W.C. — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:44:08 +0000

WOW!
How many more GREAT ideas do you want for free?
I could go on and on.
If YOU need any GREAT ideas, let me know at aintitaniceday@comcast.net

By: R.W.C.

R.W.C. — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:31:27 +0000

Ok, it’s me again.
About this legacy thing:
You KNOW we are a mobile society, right?
And we (Indianapolis) are known for being the ‘Circle City,’right?
So, I think the program to continue to benefit our community long after the 2012 game is played is to erect/acquire/lease at least 4 (North, South, East, West) beautifully designed and constructed (is this possible?) BILLBOARD-type structures around I-465 (and maybe one or two each on I-65 and I-70), identifying themselves as permanent testaments to our 2012 commitments and intentions, to (maybe rotating on a monthly basis) present/expound upon profound, pertinent, and/or pride-producing messages that exult the sports capital of the world’s continuing acknowledgement of its appreciation for the opportunity to communicate with the people of the football world in 2012, and beyond, in a very POSITIVE manner.
Now, slow down as you are traveling on I-465 because we will have a whole LOT to say!
Go Colts!

By: R. W. C.

R. W. C. — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 11:30:39 +0000

2012.
Twenty Twelve.
Twenty to Twelve.
A point in Time.
Promote that.
Have all the emergency alarm soundings around the state change from their current 11 am on Fridays to 11:40 am (Twenty to Twelve)on Fridays.
Have the Indianapolis system sound daily at 11:40 am from now until the game to remind all of its citizens of their responsibilities to do something “good” to promote/prepare for our SB football debut.
Encourage everyone to spend twenty minutes, from twenty to twelve to twelve, everyday/weekday/Friday promoting charitable good works.
Many more possibilities!
Twenty Twelve.
2012.
The year Indiana(polis) shows the (football)world what this game is REALLY all about!

By: R. W. C.

R. W. C. — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 11:14:16 +0000

Winter in Indy?
Lots of people love Winter. Look at how many people go skiing.
And who doesn’t love a warm wood-burning fireplace in Winter?
Nobody!
So, here is the idea:
Spot place 60, 80, 200 (or whatever the crowd will require)portable, reusable wood-burning “fireplace stations” around the downtown. Now all we have to do is pray for snow! And throw in lots of street or storefront vendors of food and product and you have a FESTIVAL!
The fireplace stations (FS) would each have a volunteer attendant, an extention ‘chimney,’ a ’shaker’ grate to separate ash from fire, and a system of ash hauling/wood replenishing vehicles circulating between the stations keeping things neat and clean. Each station could be a ’sponsor’ opportunity.

And now Indianapolis will have a supply of these reusable fireplace stations that can be used to promote outdoor activities during colder months throughout the city and beyond for years before and afterwards.

A stroll around our wonderful capital city with the wafting aromas of food and firewood…..boy, that’s a winner!

By: Dennis

Dennis — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 01:55:26 +0000

I would like to see the Super Bowl fans, Corporate Sponsors, and international media extend there stays in our city and return to Indianapolis for our other cultural events, increasing the economic impact of this one time event on our community.

How about a unprecedented multi-million dollar packaged promotion of central Indiana to Super Bowl Sponsors, Corporate fans, and International media to come back for the Indy 500, Indy Jazz Festival, major Art Museum Showings, Summer Golf Packages, Wine Tours, State Fair, Indianapolis Zoo, State Parks, Circle City Classic, Final Four, Pacers Games, Indy Ice, Indianapolis Indians, etc….

Spend millions of dollars of the corporate donations and non profit in kind donations for this event on giving ALL 70,000+ Super Bowl ticket holders and international media FREE promotional tickets to all of these packaged events for future dates within the next 12 months in an effort to have repeat tourist business.

Giving one “Central Indiana Cultural Sampler Ticket” would give the big spenders a reason to come back to Indiana with their paying family and friends. The word of mouth marketing would be exponentially powerful combined with the international media exposure.

“Central Indiana Cultural Sampler Ticket” could be an extension of the White River State Park Pass
http://www.in.gov/whiteriver/about/parkpass.html

By: Reminder

Reminder — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 00:39:31 +0000

I like the idea of a “legacy project”, but please don’t forget that the only reason we are being considered for the Super Bowl is because a $1+ billion publicly funded investment in Lucas Oil Stadium and Convention Center expansion in addition to a generously subsidised 1,000 room “headquarters” hotel.

The true legacy needs to be a generous return on these capital investments and the Super Bowl event for taxpayers.