Indianapolis One of the Least Hipster cities? (Bloomington, Columbus: neighborhood, utilities)

[W & C]

As someone who currently lives in a neighborhood which boasts one of the highest hipster per capita density ratios on the planet, I can tell you first hand that Indy isn't missing that much. Hipsters, as a rule, are harmless, a bit colorful and engaging at times - but one can grow weary of their PBR-swilling, bicycling everywhere, vegan ways pretty quickly.

[urbanologist]

Originally Posted by W & C

As someone who currently lives in a neighborhood which boasts one of the highest hipster per capita density ratios on the planet, I can tell you first hand that Indy isn't missing that much. Hipsters, as a rule, are harmless, a bit colorful and engaging at times - but one can grow weary of their PBR-swilling, bicycling everywhere, vegan ways pretty quickly.

Hipsters don't bother me as they're people too. They just have a different way of expressing themselves as some other groups do. I pretty much look beyond the externals and see the person for who they really are on the inside which is more genuine to me.

[W & C]

Originally Posted by wh15395

Really? I have a friend that's starting a business in Bloomington while in college and he is a complete stoner. He's thinking of moving to Indianapolis soon. Should I tell him to forget about it because Indy doesn't want him? I think your ignorance is showing. Don't knock on something until you've given it a chance

Oh, there's no shortage of stoners in Indy, that's for sure. They just aren't hipsters

[ja1myn]

I don't see why being a hipster is a bad thing...not that I am one.

[grmasterb]

Originally Posted by ja1myn

I don't see why being a hipster is a bad thing...not that I am one.

It's not, but I don't believe a sudden influx of hipsters will magically improve the local economy. Therefore, why should we care if they aren't present in significant numbers?

[rdwoelfe]

This is not necessarily a good or bad thing, but the article makes it significantly clear that they believe it to be a good thing.

[Tomalak]

Truth be told, I see it as a very good thing. I'm in Indy a lot for work and don't see a ton of hipsters even in the trendy neighborhoods. They are completely harmless, but are funny in a way because while they think they are somehow different or unique, they are total drones.

Be glad they aren't found in high numbers there.

[Toxic Toast]

I have primarily seen them in Fountain Square and increasingly Irvington. I don't visit Broad Ripple as often as I used to, but I never remember seeing that many up there. South Broad Ripple though, I've seen a few there.

[W & C]

Originally Posted by Toxic Toast

I have primarily seen them in Fountain Square and increasingly Irvington. I don't visit Broad Ripple as often as I used to, but I never remember seeing that many up there. South Broad Ripple though, I've seen a few there.

Broad Ripple is pretty preppy, or at least used to be when I lived in Indy. Even though there are probably a couple of dive joints off of the main strip where they hang out.

[Bluefox]

Originally Posted by grmasterb

It's not, but I don't believe a sudden influx of hipsters will magically improve the local economy. Therefore, why should we care if they aren't present in significant numbers?

As much hate as hipsters get, they have a proven track record of catalyzing gentrification. Hipsters like to be at the very cutting edge (and they're generally on a budget) so they aren't as afraid as yuppies to venture into more questionable urban neighborhoods. Before you know it, those questionable/edgy/seedy neighborhoods are now the place to go, the floodgates are opened for the yuppies who bring their $$ with them, and chic restaurants, boutiques and other artsy little alcoves are opening daily. The yuppies get the benefit of living in a neighborhood they think is cool, the city benefits from having +1 safe neighborhood with more business, and the hipsters get the benefit of saying they lived there before it was cool, which of course epitomizes what being a hipster is all about.