From Hinkle to the Luke

Interestesting article from the Star

Mile 0.5: The beginning of this drive is a reminder of the importance of strong neighborhoods such as Butler-Tarkington — old neighborhoods filled with charming brick homes, tree-lined streets and households with above-average incomes. Although the city has lost generations of residents to the suburbs, many families have stayed here, providing the city with stability. At 46th and Capitol, Pastor John Koppitch heads Fairview Presbyterian Church. He lives nearby and talked about the neighborhood’s diversity, shops and residents who are always on the lookout for ways to improve it. “The neighborhood really does feel like a little university town,” he said.