Developer of Pulliam project will be first to back new city art program
As the recipient of a $1.1 million city loan, TWG Development has agreed to include public art in its mammoth project on the site of the former Indianapolis Star headquarters.
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Developer of Coke site plans to preserve much of historic building
The CEO of Hendricks Commercial Properties says saving the structure as part of a massive $260 million redevelopment is important to "everything we're trying to create there."
Coroner’s office wants out of downtown building by January
The office will likely remain in the 25,000-square-foot, privately owned building at 521 W. McCarty St. the next two years while the city explores whether to move the office or have a building constructed.
Tesla to open first Indy service center
The upscale electric car company plans to begin renovating a 26,000-square-foot building next month on the north side and should open the shop by the end of the year.
New wave of downtown apartment projects to test demand
Construction of Penrose on Mass, Park at Pulliam Square and the second phase of CityWay will add another thousand units by the end of 2018.
Redevelopment deal could save historic Cumberland church
After a drawn-out drama over the structure’s fate, TWG Development LLC has agreed to buy the century-old building and convert it into senior housing, contingent upon receiving federal tax credits.
High-profile chef targeting Fountain Square for Japanese eatery
Neal Brown of Pizzology and The Libertine is nearing a lease deal to occupy the former Skip’s Market building and hopes to open Ukiyo in the spring.
Opposition mounts to VA’s plan for Crown Hill columbarium
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs wants to build the structure on nearly 15 wooded acres owned by the cemetery, but a group led by the Indiana Forest Alliance is hoping to stop the project.
Alabama firm seeks to build student housing complex on downtown IU site
Capstone Collegiate Communities LLC wants to demolish a building at the north end of the Central Canal to make room for a four-building student-housing complex with 285 units and 800 beds.
Cabinet designer razes Westfield Boulevard building for new studio
A local custom cabinetry designer bought the building on Westfield Boulevard near East 75th Street last year and finished tearing it down late last month.
Chain restaurants feeling sales squeeze
Diners are choosing among more options—and often favoring independent restaurants to chains.
Downtown roundup: New eatery taking R bistro spot; Rebar, Salt and Jack’s open
Rooster’s Kitchen, featuring bacon-laden comfort food, hopes to open in October in the perch where a longtime Mass Ave favorite once operated.
Butler debuts $43M dorm, prepares to demolish another
The work is all part of a long-term university plan that includes more than $130 million in new construction.
Broad Ripple Chip Co. thinking big
The manufacturer of gourmet potato chips is branching out across Indiana and into Ohio to introduce its original and sweet and spicy flavors to a broader audience.
Downtown boom hits Herron-Morton neighborhood
A growing number of pricey new homes are cropping up in the historic Herron-Morton neighborhood, bolstered by the strength of the downtown housing market and the rejuvenation of East 16th Street.
Sprawling east-side RCA site finally could be ripe for redevelopment
The city is seeking bids to demolish the remaining building at the northeast corner of Michigan and LaSalle streets, potentially clearing the 49-acre property for reuse.
High-end office park on north side sells for $162.9M
A partnership involving a local firm has acquired the eight-building complex from Duke Realty Corp., and is planning an amenity center for dining, fitness, conferences and workplace collaboration.
One of downtown’s oldest buildings has new owner
Pinnacle Solutions is finishing up a $2 million renovation on the structure along East Washington Street and plans to move in on Sept. 1.
McNamara hopes $2.5M bet on HQ will help Mass Ave industrial corridor flower
The Indy area’s largest florist has completed moving its headquarters and distribution operations from Fishers to an area near downtown in need of revitalization.
Old City Hall hotel project faces financing delay
Construction of a 21c museum and hotel slated to be built as part of a $55 million redevelopment of Old City Hall is not likely to start on time after the owner missed a deadline to secure financing.