State homeland security head to become Carmel fire chief
The city of Carmel on Monday announced that Joel Thacker will assume the role of fire chief Sept. 3.
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Made in Indiana: Hickory furniture by Old Hickory Furniture Co.
History: Old Hickory’s origins date to the late 19th century, when Billy Richardson began selling hickory chairs and rockers on Saturdays in Martinsville’s town square. Old Hickory Furniture Co. was founded in 1892 and incorporated in 1899. The Richardson family owned Old Hickory until the 1960s, when it was purchased by hotel chain Ramada, which […]
IHG seeking to build Atwell Suites hotel in Saxony area of Fishers
United Kingdom-based IHG Hotels & Resorts is seeking to build a 113-room Atwell Suites hotel in Fishers, but hurdles remain as the project goes through the city’s review process.
Carmel City Council removes GOAT’s restrictions, approves DORA
The Carmel City Council on Monday night voted 8-0 to remove rules instituted two years ago that required The GOAT to have earlier closing times, no outdoor speakers and a neighborhood hotline.
Zionsville Town Council votes to reject South Village plan
Last week, Mayor John Stehr said he wanted to withdraw the South Village PUD ordinance from consideration because he did not believe there was enough consensus about the plan among council members.
Fishers to work with land owner on new project where $1M condos had been planned
Plans to build a five-story, mixed-use building called The Rev at the intersection of East 116th Street and Municipal Drive have been called off.
Wild Air project in Zionsville will be developer’s largest yet
Construction is set to begin this summer on a 260-acre development in Zionsville that will bring nearly 700 new homes to a once-rural area of the Boone County town.
North of 96th roundup: Wally’s to break ground on expanded store in Whitestown
Multiple retailers, restaurants and other businesses recently opened, closed or began planning new locations in the north suburbs of Indianapolis.
Ohio-based Kitchen Social chooses Fishers for first Indiana restaurant
Kitchen Social was founded by the former CEO of Columbus, Ohio-based Bravo Brio Restaurant Group, which operates the Bravo! restaurant chain.
Mayor asks to withdraw plan to guide development in Zionsville’s South Village
Zionsville Mayor John Stehr told IBJ on Tuesday that he does not believe there is currently enough consensus about the development plan among council members.
Fishers looks to annex 994 acres, add up to 3,000 residents
Fishers is advancing a long-held plan to annex about 1,000 acres along its southeastern boundary, a move that would encompass the largest chunk of unincorporated land along the ever-growing Hamilton County city’s borders.
Developers plan about 150 single-family houses and town houses in Westfield
City Council members heard plans for the 44-acre Finley Creek Estates and the 11-acre Westfield Yard developments this week.
Fishers recommends Republic Services for citywide trash contract
If approved, Republic Services would receive a 10-year contract for weekly trash and every-other-week recycling pickup in the Hamilton County city.
Westfield starts designing long-awaited downtown
For years, transforming Westfield’s downtown into a vibrant, happening place has been a much-discussed but never-realized goal. Now, the first-term mayor is pushing to make the redevelopment of downtown more than just a talking point.
Texas-based developer abandons Old Meridian Apartments project in Carmel
Old Meridian Apartments, a $60 million proposed project by Cross Development LLC, was called off because the city’s incentive for the project was not enough to make it feasible for the developer.
Former Carnegie Library to become Atlanta Town Hall in northern Hamilton County
The Neoclassical-style building at 100 S. Walnut St. was the Hamilton North Public Library’s North Branch before it closed last year due to decreasing use and budget constraints.
New Market District grocery store set to open in Westfield
Market District, operated by Giant Eagle, will offer a grab-and-go prepared food section, bakery, deli counter with meats, cheeses and charcuterie, and event catering.
Westfield plotting 10-year plan to develop Grand Park entertainment district
Westfield’s Grand Park Sports Campus is one of the busiest sports facilities in the country in the spring and summer, but the city needs to find ways to turn its crown jewel into a year-round tourism destination, city leaders say.
Developer planning $123M third phase of Carmel’s Proscenium project
Proscenium III would feature 151 apartments, a 125-room boutique hotel, 63,000 square feet of office space, 15,000 square feet of retail space, 508 parking spaces and a public plaza
Turnpike Troubadours among first acts scheduled at new Fishers arena
The 7,500-seat Fishers Event Center is scheduled to open in November at the Yard at Fishers District, southeast of Ikea.