Downtown hotel plan incorporates black church
The city’s oldest African-American church is poised to become a hotel as part of a larger, $30 million project that could add more than 200 rooms to downtown’s lodging inventory.
Scott Olson
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Roundup: Mongolian grill closes at Clearwater, Morty’s moving nearby
A sign on the closed doors at BD’s Mongolian Barbeque from its landlord warns against trespassing on the space, while Morty’s Comedy Joint prepares to take the nearby Don Pablo’s building.
Urban Land Institute lauds Milhaus’ Circa for bike-friendly features
The downtown apartment project is one of 10 real estate developments worldwide recognized by the Washington, D.C.-based not-for-profit for cycling amenities.
Speedway looks to lure more development to Main Street
The town is accepting proposals to redevelop the last two parcels it owns on the street, which continues its transformation into a hub of retail activity.
Roundup: Comedy club in Fountain Square; Ramen restaurant in Carmel
The comedy club has taken the space formerly occupied by Cultured Swirl, while Ramen noodles remain trendy with a Tokyo chain’s arrival in Carmel.
Finding a newly built home for less than $250,000 is tricky
Industry experts point to a host of factors for the increasing shortage but say it’s mostly driven by the state’s property tax caps coupled with rising home-building fees charged by municipalities.
Truck drivers sue Celadon over wages, employment status
Three former truckers are suing Celadon and seeking class-action status for “thousands” of drivers, claiming the company violated state and federal laws by hiring them as independent contractors.
Brackett closes flagship Georgia Reese’s eatery on 86th Street
Former Indianapolis Colts linebacker Gary Brackett shut down the northwest-side restaurant on Sunday and is selling the assets and liquor license for $195,000.
Distillery to join other ‘makers’ in downtown industrial complex
Alcohol is developing as a theme in the huge building near Mass Ave being redeveloped into “maker space,” mixed with retailers, restaurants, offices and studios. A brewery already has committed to the project.
$4.6M project in Franklin could help transform city’s downtown
The city is partnering with a private developer to turn a former factory building into condominiums, retail and event center space—one of several projects that could help revitalize its downtown.
Gershman buys Lockerbie Marketplace block downtown
A mostly historic four-building commercial property that encompasses an entire city block near Massachusetts Avenue has changed hands.
Roundup: Bakersfield expanding on Mass Ave; Mr. Tequila coming to Fletcher Place
The Cincinnati-based Mexican restaurant is set to increase its seating by 25 percent by taking storage space in adjacent Stout’s Shoes, while Mr. Tequila replaces short-lived Nourish Innovative Local Cuisine & Cocktails.
IPS board postpones vote on proposals for Mass Ave site
Originally set to vote Thursday, board members decided they needed more time to examine proposals for redeveloping the former Coca-Cola bottling plant site and to get feedback from neighbors.
Big Car to open two new arts spaces by Garfield Park
The not-for-profit is set to unveil its sound-art venue Listen Hear on Shelby Street and the Tube Factory art space less than a block away near Garfield Park.
Plainfield spending $25M to upgrade public safety facilities
The growing Hendricks County town plans to build a new fire department headquarters and two fire stations, in addition to other improvements.
Breakfast chains flock to Indy to quench underserved appetite
Breakfast chains a step above the likes of Bob Evans and Cracker Barrel are finding Indianapolis as comforting as a stack of blueberry pancakes.
Celadon eyes Mount Comfort for $20M headquarters
Publicly traded Celadon Group Inc. has had its headquarters at East 33rd Street and Mitthoeffer Road in Indianapolis since 1996. The company is looking elsewhere because that 40-acre site has no room for expansion and is landlocked.
‘Scrappy’ developer Ambrose winning big projects
The eight-year-old firm is set to break ground in the spring on a $45 million medical facility in Mishawaka for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, is partnering with Old Town Development to build a $33 million headquarters for Allied Solutions LLC in Carmel, and soon will build a $20 million office building for Stanley Security in Fishers.
High-profile parcel at College and Mass might not be part of big redevelopment
Indianapolis Public Schools is considering five bids for its 11-acre site. But a sliver of land along Massachusetts and College avenues may go undeveloped, depending on which proposal is chosen.
Broad Ripple real estate agent buys historic home on Kessler
The 19th century, country-style estate—once owned by a Vonnegut—has been empty since 2013.