There are different ways the city could be involved. We've not made any determination in terms of incentives, but ... a large majority of these developments ... there are some types of incentives that are involved.

Without earmarks, the Canal Walk, which is now an official cultural district in Indianapolis and a destination place for residents and visitors, would likely not have been possible.

This is an area of emphasis for development. He's an early adopter.

They bring a negative element to neighborhoods, increase criminal activity. So, that's what we're trying to do, make sure that these locations are not harming our neighborhoods.

We want no one underneath that area when they start to work on the outside of the building. In the event of weather that might actually tear more debris away from that building we would monitor the situation and make a determination to expand the perimeter if debris could be flying ... more than one or two blocks.

That's why we have the perimeter set up to keep pedestrian traffic out of the area. It's obviously still necessary to protect the public's safety.