Indy’s Top 10 architecturally wondrous buildings
A panel of six designers affiliated with the American Institute of Architects Indianapolis selected the most architecturally significant buildings built after World War II. Check out the list.
Mickey Shuey
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Lucas Oil Stadium to see $22 million in upgrades in 2022
The improvements will bring new, higher-definition video boards to the northwest and southeast corners of the bowl, along with new video-ribbon displays, an upgraded sound system, new carpet and furniture, and an area in the team’s locker room for female football personnel.
Glick philanthropy buys 7 affordable-housing projects for $56M
In addition to two Indianapolis communities, the acquisition involved properties in Bedford, Bloomington, Lebanon, New Albany and Shelbyville.
Onyx+East plans $3.5M townhome project in heart of Fountain Square
The project, called FSX—shortened from “Fountain Square Ten”—is planned for a narrow site at 1003 Prospect St., which currently houses two drive-thru ATMs for PNC Bank. The units each will have a two-car garage and rooftop deck.
Carmel firm to build 200 apartment units for lower-income residents on Indy’s south side
Pedcor Companies plans to spend $50 million to develop its City Heights project, which will target individuals and families making up to 60% of the area’s median income.
Downtown hotel, CIB sue developmental football league for nearly $1.4M
The suits allege the eight-team, quasi-professional league accumulated a bill of $1.1 million during its stay at the Crowne Plaza Union Station and a tab of nearly $235,000 for six games played at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Under-the-radar developer poised to redefine Lafayette Square neighborhood
Fabio de la Cruz has a plan to transform Lafayette Square Mall and several adjacent properties into a multicultural hub, including a concert center, movie theater, hotel and multifamily housing.
Milhaus selling portfolio of local apartment properties for $82M
Totaling 331 units, the apartment complexes are located in Meridian-Kessler, Fountain Square and downtown.
Tech firm adding coworking space as part of $27M refresh to former Marsh HQ
Knowledge Services Inc. acquired the five-story building at 9800 Crosspoint Boulevard—west of I-69 and north of 96th Street—in March 2020 for about $9 million.
British Airways seeking to launch direct London-to-Indianapolis flight
If the route becomes official, it would be the first trans-Atlantic flight from the Indianapolis since Delta Air Lines discontinued its Paris flight in March 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Eight firms team up on $100M project along Monon Trail with housing, grocery, other retail
Located in the long-struggling Martindale Brightwood neighborhood, the expansive Monon 30 project in part would be intended to boost an area now littered with the remnants of past industrial uses.
Trio of industrial buildings planned near Ruoff Music Center
A Carmel-based development firm plans to spend $70 million or more to turn agricultural fields in Noblesville into the site of three industrial buildings called Saxony Industrial Center.
Developer plans $200M-plus revitalization project for Lafayette Square
Plans for the shopping center property call for a new name and multiple new uses, including apartments, hotel, sports facilities, concert center, a police station and a public trail and canal.
Plans for 16-story downtown Kimpton hotel project still ‘active,’ developer says
Loftus Robinson confirmed plans this week to give up development rights to the unfinished Wilshaw hotel project in Speedway after numerous delays, but company Principal Drew Loftus said the firm’s redevelopment plan for a tower in downtown Indianapolis is still on.
Long-delayed Speedway hotel project slated to get new developer
A Georgia-based development firm said Monday it hopes to take the reins of the Wilshaw hotel project across from Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with hopes of completing construction by early 2023.
Q&A: Memoir details Fred Glass’ life, rebuild of IU athletics
A little more than a year after stepping down from his role as Indiana University’s athletic director, Fred Glass has authored a book detailing his experience in the position.
Bottleworks Hotel hitting its stride as it nears first anniversary
Throughout its short tenure, the 139-room boutique hotel has managed to snag locals and out-of-town visitors through its connection to the larger Bottleworks District.
Apartment building on North Meridan sells for $11.4M
The 195-unit Meridian Towers Apartments on the near-north side of Indianapolis has been sold to an out-of-state development partnership that plans to renovate the property.
Bottleworks’ second phase moving ahead with no residential but greater emphasis on office space
The second phase alone is likely to take about three years to build, with construction commencing in mid-2022 at a tentative cost of nearly $100 million. The total project cost is expected to push $300 million.
$21M townhouse project planned adjacent to Monon Trail
Local developer Onyx+East is seeking city approval for the project at 2060 Yandes St., which is expected to feature nearly 50 townhouses and four single-family units.