 Over the sixteen years of his term, more than 30 major building projects took place downtown, including renovations and expansions to Monument Circle, Indianapolis Union Station, the Indiana University School of Medicine, and the Indiana Convention Center.Many office buildings were constructed, and companies such as Eli Lilly and American United Life committed to staying in Indianapolis.Indianapolis became known as the Amateur Sports Capital of the World, due in part to Hudnut's efforts at marketing the city.