Chris Merritt MLA ’17 and Nina Chase MLA ’12 have been named Emerson Collective Fellows. Emerson Collective invests in entrepreneurs and innovators driven by purpose and a sense of possibility, working to create a world of abundance for future generations. The Emerson Collective Fellowship encourages individuals of exceptional talent and creativity to advance bold new projects in education, immigration, the environment, social justice, media, and health.

As Emerson Fellows, Chris and Nina, Founding Principals of Merritt Chase Landscape Architecture, will explore work with the City of Indianapolis and downtown stakeholders to reimagine the future of Monument Circle. The Circle is the heart of downtown civic life, located at the city and state’s geographic center. Through meaningful engagement with city leadership, the business community, and the general public, the Fellowship will support a plan that honors Monument Circle’s rich history and shapes a more connected, welcoming future for the city. Learn more.

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