Indianapolis is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Indiana with a population of over 700,000 and Combined Statistical Area  of over 1.9 million. 

The Indianapolis metropolitan area  has seen modest and steady growth among U.S. cities, with growth centered in the surrounding counties of Hamilton, Hendricks, and Johnson. Hamilton and Hendricks Counties are currently the fastest growing counties in Indiana and in the Midwest, although the state as a whole is only showing modest growth.  

In the 1970's the city center saw decreased economic activity. As a result, Downtown Indianapolis saw little new construction. The city of Indianapolis dealt with these issues by developing plans, in the 1980's, to redefine the city's downtown. Downtown Indianapolis  began to develop into the state that it is today. Neighborhoods in the downtown area were designated in relation to their proximity to the city center, and plans were initiated for them to be redeveloped. A series of modern skyscrapers  were constructed, and the opening of Circle Centre Mall  in downtown Indianapolis signaled a revitalization continued.