Children’s Museum prepares to invest millions on new programs, exhibits, upgrades
Three temporary exhibits will open this year, and a handful of existing spaces will receive substantial upgrades—including the popular Dinosphere space.
Mickey Shuey
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Greenwood planning $8M athletics campus along Interstate 65
The unnamed project—still in its early planning stages—could include a multi-use playing field, eight ball diamonds and a splash pad on 40 acres on the city’s southeast side.
Land trust secures final property for nature preserve along White River
The Central Indiana Land Trust Inc. plans to open the 12.2-acre White River Bluffs Nature Preserve in 2021.
400-unit apartment property in Castleton sells for $36.5M
The sale of the 37-year-old complex near Interstate 69 and 82nd Street gives Muesing Management 19 properties in the Indianapolis area.
Town of Speedway announces plans for 25-acre project near I-465
The project is expected to include a 127-room Hampton Inn and conference center, a national grocer, restaurants and retail space, and possibly senior housing and medical offices.
Developer plans eighth floor, 39 more rooms for downtown hotel project
Original plans called for a 99,000-square-foot, seven-story building with 104 Moxy rooms and 102 AC Hotel rooms. The new plan includes 126 Moxy and 119 AC rooms in a structure of just more than 113,000 square feet.
Charter operator spending $10M to relocate elementary school to former warehouse
Paramount Schools of Excellence bought the 55,000-square-foot building in the Cottage Home neighborhood for about $3.2 million.
Amazon plans new Indianapolis-area distribution facility with up to 1,000 employees
The Seattle-based e-commerce company plans to use a 660,384-square-foot building that’s already under construction for an an “inbound cross dock” center.
Judge orders mediation in fight between city, Ambrose over Waterside project
Marion Superior Court Judge Timothy Oakes said he does not believe the court system was the correct arena for the dispute, which he said is more of a business conflict than a legal matter.
Indy Eleven considers smaller, expandable stadium as search for site continues
With its chances of joining Major League Soccer in question, Indy Eleven is considering significantly cutting the number of seats with which its new stadium would debut.
Developer plans 384-unit apartment complex as part of 137-acre south-side project
Locally-based Sheehan Development is seeking approval to rezone land on the northwest corner of South Arlington Avenue and East County Line Road—directly east of Interstate 65—for a project with multifamily, commercial and light industrial uses.
Litz & Eaton sells three stalled properties to other developers
Indianapolis-based development firm Litz & Eaton Investments LLC—whose principals are entangled in several legal battles as part of a messy split—sold the properties to other companies who plan to move forward with developing the sites.
With restaurateur Brown out, Oesterle seeks new tenant for old 38th Street bank building
Local restaurateur Neal Brown has scrapped plans to open what he had planned to call Midtown Brasserie in a 73-year-old art deco building at 215 E. 38th St.
Colts, Allegiant sign naming-rights deal for stadium terrace level
Las Vegas-based Allegiant will become the “official airline” of the team as part of a multi-year deal.
American Dental Association bringing 2026 convention to Indy
Officials for tourism bureau Visit Indy have been trying to lure the nation’s largest dental association to Indianapolis for its annual meeting since 1999.
Crestline plans $21M mixed-income apartment project on near-north side
The Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership bought the property on Meridian Street last year in hopes of finding a developer that would create affordable housing. Indianapolis-based Crestline fit the bill.
Q&A with Judith Thomas, Madam Walker Legacy Center president
The 52-year-old was hired to lead the Madam Walker Legacy Center in November 2018, after several years at Visit Indy.
City asks court to dismiss Ambrose lawsuit tied to Waterside project
The firm sued the city in mid-November, after it threatened to take the 91-acre site from Ambrose, by eminent domain if necessary, to ensure the property is developed.
Colts pick Fanatics for 10-year merchandising deal
The Indianapolis Colts have inked a 10-year deal with Florida-based sports merchandiser Fanatics Inc. to operate the team’s in-stadium, online, mobile and roving retail shops, the team and company announced Thursday.
Indy Championships Fund raises more than $20M for major sport events
The money is expected to go a long way in funding three events on the city’s calendar: the NBA All-Star Weekend and the NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four in 2021 and the College Football Playoff National Championship in 2022.