Outdoor fireplaces, flex space, technology are hot trends in new homes
Thanks to Pinterest and HGTV, buyers often know just want they want when they are building a new home, experts said.
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Noblesville City Council swears in new member
Peterson Architecture founder Darren Peterson was chosen to fulfill what remains of Mary Sue Rowland’s third term on the Noblesville City Council.
Carmel plans to spend $3.2M on four solar panel projects
Altogether, the projects will feature 6,196 panels that produce more than 2.7 million kilowatt hours annually, roughly enough to power 235 homes.
Roundup: Freddy’s Frozen Custard coming to Carmel; GetGo convenience store opens in Zionsville
A Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is planned for Michigan Road in Carmel, a GetGo Cafe has opened in Zionsville and Central Indiana Orthopedics broke ground on its new facility in Fishers.
Fishers to borrow $14.5 million to renovate, rebuild fire stations
City officials say two of the fire stations are in desperate need of upgrades and updates.
Songbook Foundation to sell 107-acre Asherwood estate in Carmel
The Great American Songbook Foundation received the massive property earlier this year as a gift from Bren Simon, the widow of late shopping mall magnate Melvin Simon.
White River revitalization group plans series of public meetings
Public meetings about the White River Vision Plan are scheduled for next week in Hamilton County and Indianapolis.
Carmel council casts close vote to acquire shopping center
Some members of the Carmel City Council questioned whether $15 million might be too much to pay for the 8.7-acre property.
Developer plans jump park next to proposed laser tag venue in Westfield
The 40,000-square-foot jump park is expected to open next to the future site of the 50,000-square-foot Laser Flash entertainment center in Westfield.
Two announce plans to run for council in Noblesville caucus
Local businessmen Darren Peterson and Rocky Shanehsaz seek to replace longtime councilor Mary Sue Rowland.
Zionsville Mayor Haak to seek re-election in 2019
Republican Tim Haak became Zionsville’s first elected mayor in 2016.
Projects nibble at Hamilton County’s affordability problem
Projects underway in Fishers, Westfield and Noblesville are aimed at addressing the lack of housing options for low- and middle-income earners in Hamilton County, but they will only make a dent.
Fishers technology services company acquires Carmel-based competitor
Technology companies Ultimate Automation and Electronic Evolutions have merged to form Ultimate Technologies Group, which will be headquartered in the Fishers Nickel Plate District.
Carmel to buy shopping center near City Center for $15M
The Carmel Redevelopment Commission has an agreement in place to purchase the shopping center, a deal that will allow the city to raze the existing building and develop another project.
Carmel Mayor Brainard set to receive 7 percent raise in 2019
Carmel’s other elected officials would see a 3 percent cost-of-living raise under the proposed ordinance.
Large speculative building to open in Westfield
A 133,000-square-foot speculative building will open later this month near U.S. 31 and State Road 32 in Westfield.
Home decor showroom, cafe to open in landmark Atlanta building
Mercantile 37 opens to the public Saturday and will feature handmade decor and home goods. It also has a cafe, serving breakfast and lunch fare.
Songbook Foundation opens private Simon golf courses to public
From now through Nov. 4, foursomes can hit the links for $1,500, which includes a tax-deductible donation to the Great American Songbook Foundation.
Whitestown makes big bet on site of former junkyard
Where scrap once heaped along Interstate 65, town officials see a community center, sports facilities, an amphitheater and maybe even a convention center.
Q&A with Steve Cage, founder of Cage Campus
Cage estimates about eight businesses could be housed in the campus—which includes four buildings plus one planned for construction—at once.