Fountain Square and Onyx+East's Colere neighborhood
Fountain Square sprang to life in the 1870s as a bustling German-immigrant commercial hub and, in 1983, became Indiana’s first designated commercial historic district. Its namesake “Lady Spray” fountain still glistens at the three-street intersection of Virginia Avenue, Prospect and Shelby Streets, while the neon-trimmed 1928 Fountain Square Theatre Building keeps vintage duck-pin bowling alive upstairs.
Foodies flock here for brunch at Milktooth—once ranked among the world’s best restaurants—and for inventive, farm-to-table dinners at Bluebeard, a perennial James Beard Award semifinalist. Both spots sit within an easy stroll of galleries, vinyl shops and night-owlish cocktail bars, making the district as appetizing as it is historic.
Just blocks north up Laurel St, builder Onyx+East has introduced Colere, a pocket neighborhood of townhomes, duet homes and single-family options ranging roughly 1,364 – 2,129 sq ft, some crowned with skyline-view rooftop terraces. Onyx+East homes in general have great locations with easy commute to Indianapolis downtown, meaning robust future property value making it a perfect choice for first home buyers working at Indianapolis city center.
Inside, you’ll find quartz kitchens, smart-home tech and—most notably—ENERGY STAR-certified windows that flood the open-concept layouts with natural light while trimming utility bills.
It accomodates different shade types, and Budget Blinds of Central Indianapolis recommends:
- Motorized Roller Shades (light-filtering fabric) – Sleek and cordless, they temper glare in those expansive picture windows on south side and west side at the tap of an app or a voice command.
- Cellular (Honeycomb) Shades – Double-cell blackout styles in bedrooms add an extra layer of insulation, perfectly complementing Colere’s high-performance glazing.
- Dual Sheer Shades with Drapery-Side Panels – On balcony or terrace sliders, layered treatments provide daytime diffusion and nighttime privacy on a single motorized track.
Pairing Colere’s energy-smart windows with the right modern shades lets you enjoy every ray of Fountain Square’s storied glow—on your terms.