Demolition of downtown’s Jail I set to begin in October
A request for proposals from developers for the 2-acre site is expected to be issued in 2025.
Mickey Shuey
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MLS commissioner: Indy doing ‘everything right’ in bid to join league
While Mayor Joe Hogsett said he hopes to work with a prospective investor group to file an application by the end of the year to join Major League Soccer, Commissioner Don Garber said Wednesday he considers the process to be in its infancy.
Hogsett ‘optimistic’ about MLS expansion bid efforts after informal meetings
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett, who was in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday for events related to the Major League Soccer All-Star Game, spent time with several team investors and operators, as well as multiple league executives.
Local firm laying groundwork for retail, hotel complex along Southport Road by I-69
The project is expected to include existing and new-to-market restaurant concepts occupying lots ranging from 1 to 2 acres.
Hogsett expected to attend MLS All-Star events this week in Ohio
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett plans to travel to Columbus, Ohio, this week for the Major League Soccer All-Star Game as part of an ongoing effort to land an expansion club for the city.
A big play for youth, pro rugby is taking shape near downtown Indianapolis
Rugby Indy LLC expects to begin a $45 million revamp of Kuntz Memorial Soccer Stadium, at 1502 W. 16th St., this summer.
Q&A: IMS leader Doug Boles weighs in on Brickyard 400 scheduling, return to oval
IBJ spoke with Indianapolis Motor Speedway President Doug Boles about expectations for the Brickyard 400, which is returning for the first time since 2020, and the challenges of scheduling NASCAR around other major events in Indianapolis.
Revamped downtown CSX redevelopment plan features upscale hotel, music venue
An investment group led by Indiana Pacers owner Herb Simon and his family said Thursday it plans to spend at least $300 million to construct a 13-story luxury hotel and connected 4,000-seat theater on the property after demolition of the existing century-old building.
Three Hancock County organizations partner to acquire Elanco’s Greenfield HQ property
Pride Investment Partners, Hancock Health and energy cooperative NineStar Connect collaborated on the purchase of the 20.4-acre site through a joint venture called HealthStar Partners.
National Catholic group, Brickyard 400 making hotel rooms scarce in Indianapolis this weekend
The National Eucharistic Congress will use about 27,000 hotel room nights over five days. The event officially runs Wednesday through Sunday, but a welcome service took place Tuesday night at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church (see photo gallery in story).
574-unit apartment project planned next to Nora Plaza
Known as Winterton, the project would consist of 574 apartments across two buildings, along with more than 14,000 square feet of retail space and a 756-space interior parking structure.
Civic leaders praise Jim Morris for life of unselfish accomplishment
A long list of those who worked with Jim Morris and called him a friend expressed sorrow over his death while sharing gratitude for his leadership in Indianapolis over the past six decades.
50,000 Catholics expected at Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis
The event will be the church’s first national gathering in more than 80 years, marking one of the most significant religious events the city has ever hosted.
Indy to host every major men’s college basketball championship in 2026
The NCAA on Thursday announced plans to conduct both the Division II and Division III men’s basketball championship games and the semifinals and final of the National Invitational Tournament in Indianapolis, in conjunction with the Division I men’s Final Four.
Developer plans massive Midwest distribution hub for Sephora
The 746,672 square-foot Sephora facility is a build-to-suit project that will occupy the entire acreage assembled by VanTrust for Avon Landing’s second phase.
TWG seeking tax break on $73M apartment complex planned near Lucas Oil Stadium
As part of the request, TWG is pledging to make 41 of the 270 units available to individuals and families making up to 70% of the area’s median income.
Pure Development co-owner sues partner, seeks liquidation of company
Indianapolis-based Pure Development has developed more than 35 real estate projects nationally and has a contract with the Indiana Economic Development Corp. to lead efforts on the LEAP Lebanon Innovation and Research District.
City open to additional funding for Old City Hall project after major budget increase
Indianapolis-based TWG Development LLC now says it will cost as much as $264 million to overhaul the historic building and build a 32-story apartment and hotel tower on a lot directly to its north—an increase of nearly 90% from the original budget.
Caitlin Clark-Gatorade ad explores new heights on JW Marriott hotel
The 34-story hotel’s facade has frequently been used to promote numerous local events and teams, but the 205-foot-tall Clark graphic for Gatorade marks the first obvious product advertisement on the building.
American Legion picks Indianapolis for 2029 national convention
Indianapolis has hosted the organization’s national convention four previous times, most recently in 2019.