BJ’s planning new restaurant for Hamilton Town Center
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse plans to build a restaurant at the entrance to Hamilton Town Center.
Cory Schouten
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Washington Square owner Simon not paying on $12.8M loan
Traffic is low and vacancies are high at Washington Square Mall, the most troubled local property for Indianapolis-based mall giant Simon Property Group Inc.
Flaherty nears deal for Cosmopolitan investment
The developer of downtown’s Cosmopolitan on the Canal is nearing a deal to sell a stake in the building to an investor in a move that could free up capital to launch a $24 million second phase.
New restaurants: The End, Chef Joseph’s, Cafe Audrey, Flying Cupcake, La Margarita
A new restaurant called The End of the Line Public House is set to replace Shelbi Street Cafe & Bistro in the Fountain Square Theatre building. Plus, more restaurant news.
New renderings: $5M plan for amphitheater, trail in Fishers
The Town of Fishers this week unveiled plans to build a new outdoor amphitheater and multipurpose trail in its downtown district along 116th Street.
Mass Ave deal’s brokerage fee raising eyebrows
A real estate brokerage picked by the city to spearhead redevelopment of a prime Mass Ave parcel occupied by the Indianapolis Fire Department stands to collect a million-dollar-plus payday if it closes the deal.
Simon widow loses another battle in estate fight
The Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Bren Simon doesn’t have legal standing to challenge a judge’s decision not to recuse himself from overseeing the court fight over her late husband Melvin’s $2 billion estate.
Life Time buys out Lifestyle; 2 Indy fitness centers closing
Florida-based Lifestyle Family Fitness plans to close two of its facilities in Indianapolis—at 82nd Street near Dean Road and along Shelby Street just south of Stop 10 Road—by the end of November.
Newcomer Jos. A. Bank fuels hope for street-level retail
The 500-location menswear chain Jos. A. Bank is opening a street-level storefront location on a once-blighted block of East Washington Street, and the vote of confidence from such a growing national retailer could help persuade other stores to give downtown a look.
Planners balk at proposed Jack in the Box on Meridian
The city's planning staff is recommending denial of a variance request for a Jack in the Box restaurant proposed for Meridian Street just south of 16th Street.
Fun with renderings: New Hoosier Park OTB facility
Hoosier Park Racing & Casino's new Winners Circle Pub, Grille & OTB is taking shape in a $3 million renovation at 20 N. Pennsylvania St.
New booze permits unleash gold rush
The Indiana Alcohol & Tobacco Commission plans to sell up to 101 new three-way restaurant permits for Marion County at an auction Nov. 18. The offering follows a recalculation—using fresh U.S. Census numbers—of how many permits should be distributed in the city.
Simon sues state over sales-tax loophole for Amazon.com
Simon Property Group Inc. has filed suit against the Indiana Department of Revenue in an attempt to force the state to collect sales taxes from Amazon.com Inc.
Fashion Mall getting big upgrade
A multimillion-dollar makeover now under way at The Fashion Mall at Keystone will add an upscale food court and about 20 stores, many of them new to Indianapolis.
Fast-growing First Watch plans 5 local restaurants
Patachou is getting some new competition. A breakfast-and-lunch chain called First Watch plans to open at least five new locations in the Indianapolis area.
Kite reports narrower loss on higher revenue, occupancy
Kite Realty Group Trust Inc. saw a smaller loss in its third quarter compared to a year ago, along with higher revenue and occupancy rates at its retail properties, the Indianapolis-based real estate investment trust announced Wednesday afternoon.
Buyers edging back into Indianapolis commercial real estate
Most buyers are bottom-fishers, investors looking for better returns or companies wanting their own building.
City’s first Carnegie library set to celebrate 100 years
Marion County's oldest library building will celebrate its 100th anniversary this month. The Indianapolis Public Library branch at 2822 E. Washington St. was one of five libraries in the city built with funds from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation.
New apartments in 2012 on track for a 25-year high
A survey of developers suggests up to 3,438 new units could hit the rental market next year, which would be the highest total since 1987, when central Indiana gained about 4,500 units.
Developer plans $54 million in new apartment projects
A local developer plans to invest more than $54 million to build apartment communities adjacent to the Rivers Edge shopping center in Indianapolis and Metropolis in Plainfield.