Vision for Nickel Plate Trail in Fishers includes rec center, playgrounds, reading nooks, plazas
Fishers intends to start construction on the first section of the trail, from 106th Street to 126th Street, later this year.
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Noblesville council gives final OK to two major redevelopment projects
The city council gave final approval to the downtown mixed-use project called The Levinson and approved financing for a project to redevelop an important intersection.
Northern Indiana wheelchair accessory maker to move HQ to Carmel
Winamac-based BraunAbility plans a $7.5 million expansion project that includes moving its headquarters to Carmel and building a new research and technology center.
Developer of proposed hospital in Carmel agrees to use tax covenant
The developer that owns the land where Franciscan Health plans to build a $130 million orthopedic center in Carmel told city officials this week that taxes will be paid on the real estate in perpetuity, even if it sells the land to the health care system in the future.
Staybridge Suites, Old Chicago Pizza on tap in Whitestown
Construction of the restaurant and a nearby hotel could start this spring after Whitestown planning officials allowed the developer of both projects to move forward.
California real estate trust acquires Carmel office building for $32M
StREITwise, a Los Angeles-based real estate investment trust, purchased the 142,000-square-foot Class A office and retail building from Ambrose Property Group.
Indy-based tech firm Formstack to move to Fishers
Fast-growing Formstack LLC is planning a move to the Nickel Plate District in Fishers, where it expects to hire 30 more people.
Hamilton County municipal races getting crowded
May’s primary election is set, and in addition to three contested mayoral races, several city council seats are also contested.
UPDATE: Westfield pitches tax plan to fund construction of $35M downtown park
City leaders presented a plan during a city council meeting Monday night to use local income tax and TIF revenues to repay a $35 million bond that would be used to construct Grand Junction Plaza.
Nickel Plate rail advocate announces campaign against Fadness
Logan Day, the former spokesman for Save the Nickel Plate, on Friday filed to run in May’s Republican primary against current Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness.
White River plan envisions ideas for more accessibility in Hamilton, Marion counties
A firm charged with drafting a plan to revitalize and activate the river in the two counties has unveiled a series of concepts that include both passive and active nature experiences.
Developer of The Yard in Fishers eyes adjacent land for another project
Thompson Thrift Retail Group has plans to purchase a combined 8.6 acres east of The Yard for a development that could include retail, office, townhomes and a boutique hotel.
Westfield golf course once slated for closure gets new life
The future of Westfield’s popular Wood Wind Golf Club has been in question for years. Now, with new upgrades, course managers say it’s here to stay.
County councilor to challenge Brainard
Fred Glynn, who was recently re-elected to the Hamilton County Council, will run against six-term Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard in May’s primary.
Westfield sees advanced manufacturing as new growth engine
As Bastian Solutions, a Carmel-based subsidiary of Japan-based Toyota Industries Corp., prepares to open its Westfield facility along U.S. 31, city leaders are working to woo other companies like it.
Fourth candidate files to run for Noblesville mayor
Vince Baker, Noblesville’s urban forester, has filed to run in May’s Republican primary.
Max & Erma’s in Carmel to close, citing U.S. 31 revamp as reason
Max & Erma’s is the third restaurant in as many years to close along Meridian Street, where a major reconstruction project revamped the roadway into a freeway with no traffic lights.
Roundup: Fishers gets first art gallery
High Frequency Arts, Fishers first art gallery, has opened in the Nickel Plate District. Also: City Barbecue will open in Whitestown, and Chicago’s Pizza is opening in the former Stacked Pickle in Fishers.
Fadness leads Hamilton County mayoral candidates in fundraising
Candidates running for mayor in Fishers, Carmel, Westfield and Noblesville have raised a combined $580,000 for races.
Mount Comfort Road has big development potential for Hancock County
Mount Comfort Road in Hancock County could see an additional half billion dollars in economic impact by 2030 if community leaders capitalize on a plan to develop the busy corridor.