Westfield puts Grand Park hotel on hold
The 180-room hotel had been expected to open by July 2016, to align with the peak of the summer sports season, but the proposal never received approval and construction never started.
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Conner Prairie reveals three renovation, expansion projects
Interactive history museum Conner Prairie had a record-setting 2016, and it’s on tap to have a busy 2017.
Noblesville approves preliminary funding for Pleasant Street project
The Noblesville City Council approved spending up to $3.75 million for planning, design, permitting and property acquisition on Tuesday night.
Roundup: Noble Roman’s to debut pub concept in Westfield; Cell Block 104 opens in Lebanon
Noble Roman’s Craft Pizza & Pub is described as “a modernization and redesign” of the original Noble Roman’s pizzeria concept, which originated in 1972.
Carmel Clay Schools considering May referendum
Carmel Clay Schools District Superintendent Dr. Nicholas Wahl made a presentation to the school board Monday night in favor of asking voters to approve a referendum that would keep the current school tax rate at its current level.
Carmel’s redevelopment strategy paying off, IU study says
The city of Carmel’s huge investment of public dollars into its central core has paid off when it comes to generating economic activity, jobs and additional investment in the area, according to a new study by the IU Public Policy Institute.
MIBOR opposes Carmel’s short-term rental restriction
Opposition is growing to the city of Carmel’s order that homeowners remove their properties from Airbnb listings.
Golf Club of Indiana spends $1M on indoor hitting bay
The Golf Club of Indiana wants players to improve year round—and it also wants customers at its facility in Whitestown year round.
New Gleaners boss flush with ideas
John Elliott, who took over as CEO and president of the state’s largest food bank in September, has spent the last four months focused on opening the not-for-profit to new ideas that could lead to feeding more people on fewer dollars.
Carmel ordering Airbnb hosts to cease operations
The city announced Tuesday that it sent letters to residents who rent out their homes on Airbnb, notifying them that they are in violation of city zoning laws and demanding they cease operations.
Indiana Youth Group buys building for new headquarters
The not-for-profit for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth announced Tuesday that it has reached 70 percent of a $2.6 million capital campaign that is getting support from former Angie’s List CEO Bill Oesterle.
Lilly Endowment dishes out $100M to local human service agencies
The not-for-profits, some of which received as much as $10 million, include community centers, hunger relief agencies and social services groups. Most plan to use at least a portion of the money to create or fortify endowments.
HAND proposes affordable senior housing project in Home Place
The Noblesville-based not-for-profit has proposed a $2.1 million project to build residential units on a 2.4-acre property between 105th and 106th streets, east of McPherson Street.
Whitestown sees spike in single-family home permits
The Boone County town has a population about a quarter the size of neighbor Zionsville, but new single-family housing permits filed for Whitestown have outpaced Zionsville’s since 2014.
Fishers inks $2.1M deal for consultant on new financial systems
Indianapolis-based Katz Sapper & Miller LLP will advise, drive and support the project to modernize the city’s business systems.
Westfield City Council approves 300-acre Aurora development
The 300-plus-acre office, retail and residential project, which will be located near the southeast corner of U.S. 31 and State Road 38, to the west of Grassy Branch Road, is being pursued by developer Chris R. White.
Carmel City Council feud with clerk-treasurer continues
The Carmel City Council approved two ordinances Monday night that Clerk-Treasurer Christine Pauley sees as political moves against her.
Westfield schools plan May referendum to pay for construction projects
The district’s school board voted Tuesday to have a special election May 2 to ask residents for a tax hike to raise $90 million.
Noblesville teacher introduces online innovations program for other educators
Don Wettrick, who introduced an innovations class at Noblesville High School in 2014, wanted to expand his curriculum to other schools so it could have a bigger impact.
Hamilton County sees jump in visitor spending
Visitors spent nearly $681 million in the county in 2015, with most of the dollars used for food and beverages. That’s a 12 percent boost over 2014, nearly double the increase for the overall metro area.