Two projects poised to reshape Mass Ave area
The Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission has approved the projects—a four-story condominium building and the other a six-story office building. Both would feature ground-level retail space.
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After decades-long wait, downtown site snags large project
Boston-based Charles Street Investment Partners LLC has filed plans with the city to construct a $15 million, seven-story apartment-and-retail project at Pennsylvania and Vermont streets.
North-side neighborhood group sues city over controversial project
The lawsuit from the Driftwood Hills Neighborhood Association claims the reversal of a zoning decision relating to the Alexander at the Crossing development was unfair.
Locals confident city could host another Super Bowl, despite change in selection process
Instead of letting multiple cities submit bids and square off against one another the league has decided to negotiate with a single handpicked city.
Canal park finally gets go-ahead after Colts close fundraising gap
Construction is set to start this month on the long-awaited playground along downtown’s Central Canal after a needed boost from the Indianapolis Colts Foundation.
Onyx+East ventures out of Indy area with $15M Tampa project
The condominium developer, which spun out of Indianapolis-based Milhaus two years ago, also has expanded its reach with a $12.5 million project in the Village of West Clay.
ClusterTruck food-delivery service expanding HQ, planning to add 125 jobs
The Indianapolis-based founded by tech luminary Chris Baggott recently agreed to take the entire seventh floor of the J.F. Wild Building on Market Street.
Influential meeting planners group converging on city
Meeting Professionals International books more than 10,000 meetings and events annually for large companies. By hosting the group, Visit Indy hopes some of those companies will choose Indianapolis in the future.
Former Fever star Catchings squashes NBA general manager speculation
At least one national sportswriter says she’s a hot prospect, and Catchings has said leading an NBA team is a career goal. But she now says her “dreams have shifted” and she’s no longer interested.
Local company’s software helping Greenwood pitch downtown redevelopment
VisionThree’s 3-D program depicting the city’s potential growth downtown has become a key interactive tool for selling developers on getting involved. And Mayor Mark Myers can cart it around in his pocket.
Local group converting former Phoenix Theatre building into condos
Plans for the historic structure in the downtown Chatham Arch neighborhood call for three condominiums priced at roughly $1.1 million each. Work is set to begin early next month.
Q&A with race team owner George Steinbrenner IV
George Steinbrenner IV, grandson of the former New York Yankees owner, owns a team in the IndyCar feeder series Indy Lights.
Developers swoon over Broad Ripple High School opportunity
The 16-acre property could command $6 million to $8 million from developers, but a state law might prevent Indianapolis Public Schools from cashing in.
Lincoln Tech mentoring program puts student in pits of IndyCar team
School allows a student and instructor from one of Lincoln Tech’s 12 locations across the country to participate in five IndyCar races, including the Indianapolis 500.
South side’s 118-year-old Turnverein building getting badly needed renovation
A local couple that operates a downtown insurance firm has embarked on a “multimillion-dollar” project to rehabilitate the Vonnegut-designed structure, which recently has played host to heavy-metal concerts and league basketball.
Backers gain support for $3M downtown fund
With time running out, Downtown Indy gathered enough signatures to present to the City-County Council, which ultimately will vote on the proposal to charge downtown property owners for beautification and other services.
Kroger’s strategy leaves some Marsh sites in limbo
Since the grocer bought seven former Indianapolis-area Marsh stores last July, it has reopened only a three.
Amid uncertainty, Colts sell fewer season tickets
The percentage of season-ticket holders who repurchased their seats for the upcoming season fell far short of last season’s number. Some didn’t renew over an issue that continues to spark controversy.
Ambrosia-inspired restaurant, ice cream shop slated for Fountain Square landmark
One of the city’s best-known Italian restaurateurs and a Fort Wayne-based purveyor of quirky frozen treats will be neighbors in the 90-year-old building that anchored Fountain Square’s revival.
High-end auto shop buys north-side building for restoration, storage services
A car-care staple in Meridian-Kessler is expanding to the Keystone Avenue corridor to open up space for rejuvenating classic models and giving their owners a white-glove option for storage.