Goodwill, developer proposing $26M apartment project for near-west side
The four-story project by the White River would be reserved for middle-income workers who can’t afford higher rents downtown.
Scott Olson
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Local wiener eatery hawking franchises for convenience stores
King David Dogs is pursuing growth through gas stations and travel plazas by franchising kiosk-sized versions of its downtown restaurant, known for its quarter-pound, all-beef hot dogs.
Hope floats: North-side plumbing firm rehabbing building for HQ move
Hope Plumbing expects to sink $1 million into the project about a block from its current home to accommodate its growth. It’s seeking a tax abatement from the city to help offset costs.
Neighbors raising money to aid potential buyer of Saddlebrook Golf Course
The public course, an anchor for the neighborhood bounding West 56th Street in Pike Township, closed in late 2015 after the previous owner defaulted on a $2.4 million bank loan.
UIndy president makes headway on plan to lift neighborhood
Robert Manuel has become highly educated in real estate development since arriving almost five years ago as president of the University of Indianapolis.
$41M apartment project in Mile Square moving forward
Developers of The Ardmore told city officials on Wednesday that they hope to start construction in the fall and are seeking city financial assistance on the project.
Local jewelry business bought by North Carolina-based chain
The 15-year-old business, which has its store at Keystone at the Crossing, will retain its name “for the time being,” the buyer said.
Is used car lot next in line for South College development surge?
The owner of Bob’s Auto Sales is jumping into the action by offering the property for sale as plans for big projects unfold on parcels nearby.
Running low on funds, Vonnegut museum seeks speedy outcome to legal fight
The museum devoted to the late local novelist says its lease dispute with a building owner on Massachusetts Avenue threatens the survival of the not-for-profit.
Tim Hortons selects site for first local restaurant
The Canadian coffee and doughnut institution is counting on the Indianapolis market to be a big part of its U.S. expansion plans.
Marsh exit strategy: Sell individual stores?
Struggling Marsh Supermarkets’ best bet at this point would be to close underperforming stores and find buyers for its most profitable ones, industry experts say.
Roundup: Tinker Street restaurateurs branching out again with BBQ joint
Peter George and Thomas Main, who have helped turn East 16th Street into a culinary corridor, plan to open a Southern eatery in June next to Festiva.
Downtown tower bracing for exits of big tenants
Roughly 160,000 square feet in the Landmark Center will be available once two large tenants vacate the complex—one a well-known company with a big downtown presence.
Exterior of downtown bank headquarters getting major overhaul
The National Bank of Indianapolis is set to begin upgrading the facade of its flagship location at Pennsylvania and Market streets—the first improvement to the building's outside in more than 40 years.
Top Simon exec exiting company
David Contis, Simon Property Group’s president of mall operations, is resigning from the Indianapolis-based retail real estate giant to “spend more time with his family,” the firm said in an SEC filing.
Update: High-profile Chatham Arch project still in limbo; Fletcher Place demo OK’d
A developer who wants to build a mix of condominiums, town houses and single-family homes near Mass Ave once again has returned to the drawing board.
Local developer buys downtown’s One North Penn building
Loftus Robinson acquired the 16-story office tower from a Florida firm and plans to embark on a facade renovation to restore its historic character.
Patachou’s Hoover making progress on new Public Greens, Crispy Bird eateries
Within three months, the matriarch of the Cafe Patachou family of restaurants hopes to open a downtown outpost for Public Greens and a Meridian-Kessler nest for her fledgling fried-chicken concept.
Dreyer & Reinbold spending ‘millions’ to upgrade north-side dealerships
The BMW showroom is undergoing a major revamp, following expansions of its sibling Infiniti and Mini Cooper properties.
Downtown Cummins building lands first retail tenant
Bank of America said it will open a branch by the end of the year in the ground floor of the office building, which opened in January and serves as Cummins’ global distribution headquarters.