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NCAA tournament-goers will see changes in ticket sales, differences at venues
One of the biggest changes fans will see this year will be in ticket sales, which are being limited to one game at a time instead of multiple-game sessions.
Georgia Street to close to vehicles during Big Ten, NCAA tournaments
The closure will be used by the Indianapolis Cultural Trail and the NCAA for various activities throughout the NCAA tournament.
Pavilion, Hinkle Fieldhouse to host ancillary events on Final Four weekend
The State Farm College Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships will be held at Hinkle Fieldhouse, along with a historic black colleges and universities all-star game.
Airport prepping for stream of NCAA teams, fans
The airport will be ready for visitors in town for the tournament with new March Madness signage, NCAA-sanctioned pop-up retail shops and enhanced staffing.
Ambrose requests tax break for redevelopment of former Navistar site
The Indianapolis-based developer plans to break ground later this year on the building—its first at the 93-acre site that on the east side Ambrose has branded Indianapolis Central Logistics Park.
Tournament’s economic impact will turn on number of fans who come
Even after the NCAA said Feb. 19 that some spectators will be allowed at the games, local tourism officials and economists are still tempering their financial expectations.
Review finds Indianapolis police not prepared for May’s downtown protests
The 44-page report, made public Friday, examines the events of May 29 through June 1, when social justice protests took over the streets of downtown Indianapolis following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Restaurant, bar capacity limits in Marion County to be eased March 1
More people will be allowed into Marion County restaurants, bars and gyms starting March 1, Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett announced Thursday morning, citing improving COVID-19 pandemic conditions.
Ratio Design sells minority stake to Toronto investment firm, plans growth
Ratio will remain an independent Indianapolis-based company as part of the deal, with founding principal Bill Browne staying as president and the largest individual shareholder.
Glendale continues to evolve with outlots for lease, cosmetic changes, new Culver’s
The owner of Glendale Town Center plans to market three new outlots as part of an ongoing renovation to the property that includes the addition of new tenants to backfill the former Macy’s space.
Indianapolis planning to spend $190M to update public facilities
Each project would range from $7 million to as much as $40 million, with funding coming from bonds tied to an expiring pension levy.
City-County Council to consider proposal to limit food-delivery fees
The proposed ordinance, co-authored by councilors Keith Potts and John Barth, would impose several restrictions on third-party delivery services such as UberEats, GrubHub and DoorDash.
Downtown office market set to shift as firms rethink space
A Salesforce decision to permit employees to work remotely even once the pandemic subsides could have long-lasting effects on the downtown office market.
Fans to be allowed at NCAA men’s basketball tourney games
Most of the games will be played at a handful of venues in Indianapolis, while remaining games will be played in West Lafayette and Bloomington.
Capital Improvement Board ends 2020 with $40M deficit
The agency, which operates the Indiana Convention Center, Lucas Oil Stadium, Bankers Life Fieldhouse and Victory Field, was hit hard by the pandemic, with annual revenue off more than 50% from the previous year.
Children’s Museum lawsuit over Drake moves ahead amid talks with developer
An effort by the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis’ to overturn the city’s designation of the Drake apartment building as a historic property has been transferred to federal court—even as the organization continues working with city officials on a plan to salvage the building.
Newfields president resigns amid staff, community pushback
Charles Venable, who came to Newfields in 2012, stepped down Wednesday amid controversy over a job posting.
Town of Speedway again exploring legal options for delayed Wilshaw hotel
Town officials have grown “frustrated by a lack of transparency and communication from Loftus Robinson despite our multiple requests,” as well as the firm’s effort to continue batting away responsibility for the project.
Dozens of Newfields employees sign letter calling for ouster of Venable
The letter said staff members spent four hours Monday “listening to members of senior leadership attempt to explain themselves, their actions and their plans,” but were left feeling “more distrustful and confused” about their future after the meeting.