Truck dealer seeks tax breaks for $85M hub overhaul on south side
About 50 full-time jobs with an average pay of $29 per hour are expected to be created along with the expansion for Stoops Freightliner-Quality Trailer.
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Gen Con extending its stay in Indianapolis through 2030
Fresh off a record year for attendance, the Seattle-based tabletop gaming convention has signed a four-year extension to its contract with tourism agency Visit Indy.
Momentum builds to turn dormant far-east-side high school into services hub
The Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development has started soliciting ideas for what could be done with the site of the former John Marshall High School, which it purchased from Indianapolis Public Schools for $725,000 last month.
City, CIB break ground on $800M hotel, convention center expansion
The ceremony follows months of construction work beneath the plaza to stabilize certain structures, like Pan Am Tower, and prepare the site for a three-year buildout.
Developers revise plan for controversial $61M residential project north of Broad Ripple
The owners of Willows Event Center on Spirit Lake are reviving efforts to redevelop the site with apartments and townhouses, almost a year after withdrawing their proposal amid pushback from neighbors.
UPDATE: State museum Imax calls off ‘Oppenheimer’ showings after projection issue
A nearly sold-out showing Wednesday morning abruptly stopped shortly after it started over the undetermined issue. The Indiana State Museum plans to resume showings Thursday after repairs.
UPDATE: Noblesville eyes new site near I-69 for arena and conference center
The Board of Public Works and Safety on Tuesday morning will evaluate a bid proposal from Westfield-based Patch Development to build the facility in Noblesville’s recently established Innovation Mile corridor.
East-side community developer eyes $14.7M project near Wheeler facility
The residential project stemmed from a desire to meet the needs of families in a new way, according to Englewood Community Development Corp. Executive Director Joe Bowling.
Local Imax just one of 30 that can show ‘Oppenheimer’ as director intended
Unlike the digital projection of many movies today, “Oppenheimer” at the museum will be shown from actual 70mm Imax film.
Stutz owner retooling plans for 275-unit apartment project
The rethought 2.4-acre Stutz II project is now expected to consist of two new structures and the reuse of an existing three-story office building.
Apartments, dance group headquarters planned for 42nd and College
In cooperation with city development officials, Midtown Indianapolis Inc. is making headway on a project to create low-cost apartments on both sides of 42nd Street, as well as retail space and a new home for Kids Dance Outreach.
Downtown construction boom raises workforce concerns
With at least $9.5 billion in development projects in the downtown pipeline over the next decade, construction industry leaders are under pressure to find enough qualified workers to ensure the work gets off the ground.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum launches $89M campaign, plans major transformation
The massive overhaul of the 47-year-old museum will require a closure of nearly a year-and-a-half, officials announced Tuesday morning.
State considers adding LEAP districts beyond Lebanon
Officials are eyeing a few commercial and industrial parks they believe could benefit from the model that puts the state in charge of acquiring land and master-planning a site.
Hogsett administration seeking new redevelopment proposals for Old City Hall
The city’s Department of Metropolitan Development is asking developers to pay at least $2.34 million for the 113-year-old building at 202 N. Alabama St., which was the seat of city government until the City-County Building was completed in 1962.
Prime Meridian Hills site sold after nearly 5 years, with high-end houses on the way
The largely wooded land—one of the few remaining undeveloped residential sites in Washington Township—was originally listed for $1.9 million in late 2018.
Lucas Oil Stadium to host Saturday events for 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend
Event organizers plan to use the south end of Lucas Oil to accommodate 35,000 spectators for on-court activities, including the Slam Dunk competition, the 3-Point Contest and the Skills Challenge.
Gershman, Citimark seeking tax break on $175M south-side industrial project
Built primarily on what is now agricultural land, the 1.9 million-square-foot project is expected to encompass 170 acres and consist of five buildings, ranging from 100,000 square feet to nearly 575,000 square feet.
Keystone wants to rezone land on Kentucky Avenue near Eleven Park project
On the heels of breaking ground on the Eleven Park stadium district last month, Indianapolis-based Keystone Group is asking the city to rezone nearly 11 acres of surface parking nearby, opening up options for redevelopment in the future.
Taiwan schools, Purdue sign agreements to collaborate on tech
A delegation from Taiwan met with Purdue University officials on Thursday as part of a half-day symposium focused on strengthening ties between the two—particularly in areas of education and economic development.