New plaza at Gainbridge Fieldhouse opens with public events
Pacers Sports & Entertainment plans to host several public events this weekend, inviting residents and visitors to experience the new plaza.
Mickey Shuey
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Signia, convention center expansion clear early design hurdle
The plan allows for a 468-foot-tall hotel tower—which would make it the tallest hotel in the state, and the fourth-tallest building overall.
Lafayette Square Mall owner delays reopening, developing much bigger plan
Sojos Capital principal Fabio de la Cruz—who introduced an ambitious $200 million project for the northwest-side property in November 2021—said the new master plan will require much more investment and involve multiple development partners.
Circle Tower owner facing foreclosure for alleged nonpayment
Chicago co-working company Expansive bought the landmark building on Monument Circle before the pandemic. Centier Bank says Expansive still owes $12.9M on its loan and has fallen behind on payments.
Developers plan affordability-minded $25M apartments along Monon Trail
The development partners, operating as DJ BCG Monon 22 LLC, have the land under contract from the Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership, which acquired the site in February 2022 for $2.25 million.
NXG Youth Motorsports planning to buy site at Central State for new headquarters
A local motorsports not-for-profit plans to acquire more than two acres at the former Central State Hospital campus on the west side of Indianapolis with a goal of converting the property into a new multi-building headquarters.
After building sale, 500 Festival planning to leave downtown HQ for North Mass corridor
The not-for-profit group that organizes events celebrating the Indy 500 sold its headquarters building in November, in part to tighten its focus on operations and away from property management.
Indy airport sees return of Salt Lake City nonstop route, upgraded San Fran service
The Salt Lake City route, which was discontinued in February 2022 by Delta Air Lines, will start back up early next year.
Purdue to sponsor Stewart-Haas team car in Sunday’s Brickyard race
Purdue’s sponsorship of the vehicle, financial terms for which were not disclosed, comes on the heels of the university sponsoring another Stewart-Haas car, which competes in the Superstar Racing Experience.
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.
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.