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But as the "built landscape" converges on the natural one, commercial and residential developments threaten to derail cohesion by diminishing shared spaces that, through good design and pedestrian-friendly conveniences, promote a sense of community.
Three separate events during this year's civic festival look exclusively at just how important landscape is to life.
'Designing Communities'
Thursday, Nov. 11--4:30-6 p.m., Indianapolis Art Center, 820 E. 67th St.
"Designing Communities" will examine the city's approach to design and beautification. The program picks up where a similar event exploring architecture and community development left off last year. To be featured are two prominent arts advocates.
Gail Goldman, San Diego's public art director, will discuss the success of that city's public art initiative. Mark Robbins, design director for the National Endowment for the Arts, will explore the state of design in American cities and towns. Local decision-makers and designers also will discuss several topics, including Indianapolis' policy on involving artists in design decisions; the feasibility of nurturing creativity and high aesthetic standards as city policy; and how the city's approach to design relates to a sense of a Midwestern place and identity.
'Save Our Land, Save Our Towns: Reconnecting Communities'
Monday, Nov. 15--5:30 p.m., Old Centrum, 520 E. 12th St.
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Thomas Hylton, author of Save Our Land, Save Our Towns, will participate in a dialogue with community leaders about the harmful effects of sprawl.
'Sacred Space: Finding Solace in Structures'
Sunday, Nov. 21--2 p.m., Christian Theological Seminary, 1000 W. 42nd St.
"Sacred Space: Finding Solace in Structures" will explore how sacred spaces have been represented in other cultures. Specifically, the program will examine how the architecture of the seminary, designed by internationally known architect Edward Larrabee Barnes, evokes sacred themes and provides space for solace.
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