Author Archives: Tyler Fenwick

Alma Mater: IUPUI

As Mirror Indy's economics reporter, I write about housing and other topics from the perspective of your average Indianapolis resident.

I got my start as a reporter at the Indianapolis Recorder, where I covered everything from racial justice to education. Most recently, I covered courts and the legal profession at the Indiana Lawyer.

I love sports, especially college football, college basketball and baseball. I'm a youth baseball coach and I also like to read (mostly nonfiction). I listen to a lot of traditional country music from the 1950-70’s.

I love the idea of a journalism model built for people so that’s why I came to Mirror Indy. The profession has a reputation (sometimes earned, sometimes not) of being elitist and stuffy, and this feels like a good way to work against that current.

My phone number is 317-766-1406 and my email address is tyler.fenwick@mirrorindy.org.

tyler.fenwick@mirrorindy.org

Yvonda Bean, seen thorough the shoulders of other audience members, speaks at a podium with a laptop computer in front of her. She's looking to the side and gesturing with one hand.

What IHA’s new leader wants to accomplish in a turnaround plan

by Emily Hopkins and Tyler Fenwick May 12, 2025May 12, 2025

The 12-month plan includes property sales and, finally, working phones.

Perry Township housing project will get another public hearing

by Tyler Fenwick May 7, 2025May 7, 2025

Some nearby residents are concerned about the potential impact on an urban forest.

Andrew Merkley approved as OPHS director

by Tyler Fenwick May 6, 2025May 7, 2025

Merkley acknowledged challenges with homelessness that his nomination brought to light.

The property boundaries of 5136 Michigan Road from a map detail by the City of Indianapolis Metropolitan Development Commission.

What development does your neighborhood need? Tell the city.

by Tyler Fenwick May 5, 2025June 2, 2025

You can tell the city your vision for future planning during public meetings in June.

Illustration shows a baseball card featuring a baby on the front and "stats" like "primary position: on his play mat" and "favorite teammate: Hank the cat."

Raisin' These Kids

I made a baseball card for my son’s 1st birthday

by Tyler Fenwick April 30, 2025April 30, 2025

I keep mine in my wallet and love showing it off.

A large bus shelter is on a raised platform in the center of a road. A sign has an R in a red circle, and there's a bus pulled on on one side of the station.

Here’s why you might see a camera at your IndyGo bus stop

by Tyler Fenwick April 28, 2025April 28, 2025

Data collected from cameras and surveys will address pedestrian safety.

Four men sit on a panel on stage, one reading from a paper while the other listen attentively.

This program wants to help formerly homeless people ‘own their story’

by Tyler Fenwick April 25, 2025April 25, 2025

‘Speak Up!’ pairs coaches with people who have been homeless but now live in permanent housing.

A street of large houses and manicured lawns curves in front of a large, mostly wooded area with more neighborhoods visible on the other side.

Why some southsiders are concerned about a proposed neighborhood

by Tyler Fenwick April 18, 2025April 18, 2025

Perry Township residents worry about the potential impacts on an urban forest and wetlands.

Homeless misdemeanor language taken out of SB 197

by Tyler Fenwick April 18, 2025April 18, 2025

But it could still pop up in another bill before the end of the legislative session.

Andrew Merkley stands over a large curved desk in the City-County Council chambers, leaning forward on one hand and looking up. Two people are standing around him, and others are sitting in the audience behind him.

Why homelessness became the focus of a city director hearing

by Tyler Fenwick April 17, 2025April 18, 2025

Andrew Merkley is the mayor’s pick to lead the Office of Public Health and Safety.

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