No community is the exact same—and that’s the beauty of it | Lillian Barkes | People's Perspectives on Indy

No community is the exact same—and that’s the beauty of it | Lillian Barkes | People's Perspectives on Indy

Lillian Barkes, co-founder and CEO of Listen to Our Future, joins Patrick to talk about community, creativity, and connection in Indianapolis — from the need for more third spaces to why downtown’s corners deserve a friendly competition.

Learn more about Listen to Our Future: https://listentoourfuture.com
Learn more about La Parada Restaurant: https://www.laparadaindy.com/
Learn more about the Indy Cultural Trail: https://indyculturaltrail.org

The People's Perspectives on Indy is a series of short interviews with people around the city about their perspectives on Indianapolis.

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Produced and hosted by: Patrick Armstrong
Filmed by: Mike Lee Productions + Apicem Studios

  • (00:00) - – Meet Lillian Barkes: Founder of Listen to Our Future
  • (00:33) - – What makes Indianapolis special
  • (00:48) - – Building bridges between communities
  • (01:40) - – The need for more third spaces
  • (02:21) - – Misconceptions about downtown Indy
  • (03:06) - – Exploring Indy’s Cultural Trail
  • (03:24) - – Favorite local spot: La Parada
  • (04:04) - – Lillian’s idea: “Battle of the Corners”
  • (04:43) - – About Listen to Our Future and how to support