Three historic buildings near Monument Circle sold to Chicago-area firm
The connected buildings contain 161,500 square feet of office space, which is all leased to the Indiana Department of Health.
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Creative agency plans move to historic Lockerbie building
Indianapolis marketing and communications agency Well Done Marketing plans to move to a building constructed in 1861 that was once home to businesses operated by well-known interior designer and historic preservationist Sallie Rowland.
City hires New York firm for fresh perspective on Indiana Avenue redevelopment
City officials have hired an out-of-state firm to create a development plan for the Indiana Avenue corridor, a part of downtown that has seen neighbors push back on recent project proposals.
Made in Indiana: Pies by Wick’s Pie
History: The company was started in 1944 by Duane “Wick” Wickersham as a café intended to deter factory workers from drinking on the job. Wickersham used his grandmother’s pie recipes for the café and a 1934 Buick sedan to deliver the product throughout Winchester. Within four years, Wick was selling 300 pies per day. In […]
Corteva to occupy new $30M distribution center in Anderson
The 300,000-square-foot facility is being developed by local industrial real estate firm Scannell Properties LLC.
Colts owner Jim Irsay praised by PETA for embracing vegan lifestyle
The animal-rights organization this week promoted a video of a discussion with Irsay, who lives a vegan lifestyle, about his expanded involvement in animal activism.
Local investors plan to revamp dilapidated College Avenue building
As proposed, the project would consist of street-level commercial spaces and upscale three-bedroom, three-bathroom apartments on the second floor.
Civic group defines new mission during State of Downtown event
The leader of civic organization Downtown Indy Inc. said Thursday that she is bullish on the future of the city’s core—and the not-for-profit’s role in moving downtown forward.
Meeting and Event Planning Guide: 2024 presents ‘a huge tourism opportunity’
“Not a month next year is going to go by where we don’t have something significant happening in our city from a tourism perspective, whether that’s a large annual conference that’s coming back, or something new,” said Chris Gahl, executive vice president of Visit Indy.
Work on new community center set to start in International District
The nearly 15,000-square-foot building, about two miles south of the new Window to the World project along Lafayette Road, will be called the International District Community Center.
Carmel’s Crooked Stick to host 2028 U.S. Senior Open Championship
The stop in Carmel marks the course’s first time hosting the Senior in nearly 20 years, and seventh time the course will host a USGA championship event.
16 Tech pencils in plans for two more buildings after early leasing success
Pre-leasing has begun on two buildings planned for the entrepreneurism-innovation district: a 100,000-square-foot laboratory building and a 40,000-square-foot office structure that would be dedicated to sports- and health-focused tenants.
Hogsett, civic leaders don’t expect downtown taxing district approval before election
A new state law allows the council to create an economic enhancement district board that could impose a fee on property owners in the Mile Square.
Pacers use AI to better know fans, sell tickets
The team wants to use artificial intelligence to provide news about a fan’s favorite player, suggest best routes to the fieldhouse and available parking spaces, make restaurant recommendations based on customer preferences and party size, and more.
Bila Solar seeks tax break on $36M in equipment for HQ, production facility
The tax abatement would save the company about $1.92 million in personal property taxes over eight years—about 66.3% of the total in taxes owed.
Lucas Oil Stadium not considering switch to natural grass, Colts exec says
The NFL Players Association has called on all NFL venues to use natural grass for their playing surfaces, but that type of switch isn’t practical for Lucas Oil Stadium, officials say.
City drops plan to redevelop City-County Building
The city will work through 2024 to consolidate into its most prominent piece of real estate offices that are now scattered around downtown, including those of the Department of Public Works and the Department of Business and Neighborhood Services.
Local industrial demand cooling as brokers look to fill massive buildings
The slowdown in leasing activity, which began late last year, is putting some developers in a tricky spot.
Indiana Sports Corp. bids to keep Big Ten football title game in Indy through 2028
The ISC also is submitting a bid to the conference to host its 2025 and 2027 men’s and women’s basketball championships.
Airport authority on board with Westin franchise agreement for proposed hotel
Airport officials are expected to meet with Marriott representatives Friday afternoon to iron out remaining details for the project.