Indiana’s farmland prices hit historic high
In June 2021, the market value of top-quality farmland increased to $9,785 per acre, up 13% from a year earlier, according to the Purdue University Farmland Value and Cash Rents Survey.
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Study finds housing costs detrimental to Hamilton County workforce needs
A family earning $97,920 can afford only 28% of new homes in Hamilton County and 12% of current listings, according to the study.
Developers propose $324M in apartment developments in Carmel
Four apartment-dominated development projects totaling $324 million are in the works for Carmel’s central core. The projects include more than 1,600 parking spaces, for-sale condo units and new headquarters for two companies.
Two contested seats in play for Hamilton County Council in May primaries
Four Hamilton County Council races are on the ballot for the May 3 primary, but only two will be contested when voters go to the polls.
Ultimate Ninjas obstacle racing course to open in Noblesville
The 10,000-square-foot gym that opens this month will include obstacles similar to those found on the TV show “American Ninja Warrior.”
IU Health plans $287M expansion of Fishers hospital
The planned expansion of IU Health Saxony—which will be renamed IU Health Fishers—will more than double the number of inpatient beds. It will also add new and expanded services.
Hamilton County prepares to finally reconstruct 146th and Allisonville
The county is moving forward with a $29 million, 18-month construction project that will create a roundabout on Allisonville Road at East 146th Street, with East 146th converted to an overpass.
Two Carmel companies planning HQ in new Arts & Design District building
Studio M Architecture & Planning and engineering firm KBSO Consulting LLC will co-own the $9 million building called The Collective at Midtown.
Hamilton County planning to build first domestic abuse shelter
Hamilton County is planning to spend $5 million to construct the shelter, which will be managed by not-for-profit Prevail Inc.
Indy Premier Soccer Club to open new HQ facility in Noblesville
The facility at 15193 Cumberland Road will house two indoor soccer fields, a training field, Indy Premier’s offices and meeting room space in Washington Business Park.
Designs unveiled for Hotel Nickel Plate in Fishers
The five-story, 116-unit Hotel Nickel Plate, part of Hilton’s high-end Tapestry Collection brand, will be built in Fishers’ Nickel Plate District.
State seeks land in Boone County for potentially mammoth tech park
Local officials say the goal is to amass thousands of acres along I-65 between Purdue University and Indianapolis to attract manufacturers of semiconductors, microprocessors and other high-tech components.
Boone County officials have few answers about possible large business development
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. recently approached Boone County officials about the possible development of land northwest of Lebanon for a big business project, but officials aren’t sharing much information.
Customers to exercise under retractable roof at planned Carmel fitness center
Ozwell Fitness will feature a 2,600-square-foot retractable dome roof that will allow customers to exercise outdoors.
Natural gas company files eminent domain suit against property owners
Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line LP argues in the lawsuit it needs to acquire new easement rights so it can reroute two pipelines before urgent construction work can begin on Interstate 465 bridges above 96th Street.
Boomerang planning $150M residential development in Fishers
Abbott Commons would include homes ranging in cost from $325,000 for townhomes to single-family houses for $475,000.
Carmel replacing grass with artificial turf at Midtown Plaza
The $147,238 project comes after the city had trouble growing natural grass. The turf, once installed, will have a natural grass appearance and “be cushioned for delicate joints,” the city says.
Westfield to contribute $5M toward new YMCA construction
The YMCA is still looking to raise $2 million before a groundbreaking can happen on a new center near the Grand Park Sports Campus.
Kirk’s ending historic hardware store run in downtown Noblesville
Kirk’s Hardware, owned by Bill and Carrie Prater since 2002, is set to close at the end of the month. The 133-year-old, six-floor building that houses the business at 848 Logan St. has always had a hardware store as a ground-floor occupant.
Zionsville’s solar effort recognized by national program
The designation from SolSmart recognizes Zionsville for taking steps to encourage solar energy and remove obstacles for solar development.