‘Perfect recipe’ leads to Fishers food-centric development
The culinary-centric development proposed in Fishers is an unusual concept for the northern suburb, but it’s an idea experts say just needed the right recipe.
Lindsey Erdody
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Retail building proposed near Carmel-Zionsville border
Carmel-based JDF Development LLC has filed plans for a 9,500-square-foot building that will be located at the southwest corner of U.S. 421 and Bennett Parkway.
Hunger-relief agencies report decline in year-end giving
Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana reported seeing a 10 percent to 15 percent decrease in donations for the year compared to last year, and Second Helpings said it had only hit 50 percent of its goal for monthly donations, as of Monday.
Roundup: Patrick’s closing in Zionsville; Matt’s Wine Bar debuts in Carmel
Patrick’s Kitchen and Drinks, which opened in 2007, recently announced that its last day of operations will be this week.
Westfield Chamber of Commerce uses flash mob tactic to boost local businesses
Every quarter, the chamber selects one business for members to unexpectedly flood at the same time. Members, except for the chosen entity, are notified of the day and time in advance.
2016 TOP STORIES: Development boom hits Carmel, Westfield
Massive real estate developments continued to roll into Hamilton County in 2016, especially in Carmel and Westfield.
2016 NEWSMAKER: Bob Whitt, from park to pints
Last spring, Whitt became president and co-owner of Indianapolis-based Sun King Brewing Co. after 11 years as executive director of White River State Park.
Wildlife rescue group trapped in middle of property for proposed development
Providence Wildlife Inc., located at 2425 E. 202nd St., cares for injured and orphaned Indiana wildlife. The group is located in the middle of the 317-acre site near the southeast corner of U.S. 31 and State Road 38 where developer Chris R. White is proposing to construct a mixed-use development with housing, retail, office buildings and warehouses.
Visits up at Grand Park in 2016
According to year-end data released by the city of Westfield, 750,725 visitors came to the nearly 400-park for more than 300 events this year.
Noblesville approves revised preliminary agreement for $15M fieldhouse project
The $15 million Noblesville Fieldhouse being developed by Klipsch-Card Athletic Facilities LLC would include five hardwood courts for volleyball, basketball, cheerleading, futsal and pickleball; 75,000 square feet of turf for baseball, softball, soccer and lacrosse; concession stands and medical training.
Fishers City Council approves agreement for culinary development
The Yard, a 17-acre development by Thompson Thrift Retail Group, would replace the existing Springdale Estates neighborhood on the southeast corner of 116th Street and Ikea Way, just east of Interstate 69.
Westfield, Zionsville making pitch for Little League regional headquarters
Little League International announced in August that it would relocate the headquarters, which is currently based on the northeast side of Indianapolis.
Not-for-profits’ latest strategy: junior boards
Young professional boards, usually consisting of members ages 21 to 40, vary in size and responsibilities, but the groups are seen as a way to engage millennials.
Fishers neighborhood to be razed for massive ‘culinary’ development
A 17-acre project called The Yard would be located next to Ikea and include numerous lots for restaurants, a culinary incubator and possibly a dinner theater. It could cost $40 million to $60 million to develop.
Comcast closing call center in Fishers, but keeping 240 workers
Company spokesman Michael Wilson said it will cost Comcast “tens of thousands of dollars” to set up employees in home offices, but it’s cheaper than paying overhead costs for a large office.
Noblesville considering four options for east-west connector
City officials still appear to favor expanding Pleasant Street as a solution to relieve traffic through downtown, and the cost estimates for that option have dropped from $70 million to $40.9 million.
Hachette Book Group adding 130 jobs in Lebanon
The book publishing company plans to invest $2.5 million to create the jobs and add new equipment in three buildings that total nearly 2 million square feet in the Lebanon Business Park.
Carmel panel seeks to buy property for Monon & Main project
As a strategy to collect from tax increment financing revenue over the next 20 years, the Carmel Redevelopment Commission is hoping to buy the 1.68-acre property designated for the Monon & Main development for $1.4 million.
Lilly Endowment awards $1.2M for teaching fellowships
One hundred teachers throughout the state—including 44 recipients from the Indianapolis area—have been chosen to receive grants from Lilly Endowment Inc. as part of the Teacher Creativity Fellowship.
Indy group to help coordinate $19.4M initiative for innovative ministries
The Indianapolis Center for Congregations Inc. will receive $1.57 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support a national program designed to help churches reach young adults.