Ironworks developer planning next phase for apartment project
Hendricks Commercial Properties has purchased the adjacent La-Z-Boy building and is planning to build more apartments on the high-profile property at 86th and Keystone.
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Neighbors yell ‘fore’ over apartment project that would replace golf course
A par-3 golf course on the city’s north side could be replaced by a $45 million apartment community with nearly 400 units, much to the chagrin of neighbors opposing the massive project.
Long-standing downtown bakery sign has sleek new look
The nostalgic billboard atop the former Roselyn Bakery building at Washington and Pennsylvania streets now sports a more modern design courtesy of Pie Five Pizza Co.
Former downtown eyesore attracting tenants following major rehab
A 32-unit apartment project on Capitol Avenue, formerly known as the Di Rimini, is leasing up as new ownership finishes fixing all the flaws.
Downtown’s Landmark Center sells for $23 million
New Jersey-based Fairbridge Properties bought the 12-story downtown office building from Ambrose Property Group, which purchased it out of receivership and invested $8 million in renovations.
Renderings updated for spiffy Marott Center addition on Mass Ave
Gershman Partners should start construction in the next few months on a four-story addition to the Marott Center at the foot of Mass Ave.
Durham fails to convince judge to reduce 50-year sentence
Convicted Ponzi scheme leader Tim Durham appeared in federal court in Indianapolis for a resentencing hearing Friday afternoon following the September dismissal of two fraud counts by the U.S. Court of Appeals.
Developer pins comeback on $11B project
Sidelined real estate developer Christopher P. White is hoping to make a triumphant return with an $11 billion—yes, $11 billion—proposal for the GM stamping plant site and areas surrounding it.
Lilly Endowment pledges $5M for city plaza revamp
The announcement follows the October unveiling of the design for the City-County Building plaza overhaul, which is expected to cost $10 million.
Hidden gem: Bates-Hendricks neighborhood drawing attention
The blue-collar neighborhood adjacent to Fountain Square suddenly is becoming hip among first-time homebuyers.
Former Bluebeard chef Adams to start Fountain Square eatery
Also a tastemaker at Plow & Anchor, John Adams now is teaming with retail broker Brian Epstein to open Marrow in Fountain Square, where Maria’s Pizza was located.
Library hires first architects for $58M in new branches, upgrades
Trustees have selected Indianapolis architectural firms to design the first two of six new branches scheduled to be built between 2016 and 2022.
Rockstone pizzeria opens downtown, with Nora locale coming
The Rockstone is operated by Sahm’s restaurant chain owner Ed Sahm, who is expanding the wood-fired pizza concept beyond downtown and Fishers.
GM plant property goes back on block
A big chunk of the former General Motors stamping plant site near downtown will go back on the market July 1 now that the city’s plans to build a criminal justice center there have fallen through.
Pizzology owner eyeing Virginia Avenue for taco eatery
Neal Brown is looking to open the restaurant in Fletcher Place. The area’s renaissance also continues with plans to renovate a building for commercial use a few blocks away.
Chasing digital business without neglecting malls
Finish Line CEO says quality wins customers at online and brick-and-mortar stores.
Roundup: Daredevil opens in Speedway; Penn & Palate downtown
The Daredevil microbrewery provides a lift to the town of Speedway’s revitalization efforts, while Penn & Palate continues the renaissance of East 16th Street.
Circle Centre reports mixed bag of operating results
Non-anchor retail occupancy for the mall declined from 90.5 percent in 2013 to 89.5 percent last year, while profit and revenue climbed, Simon Property Group Inc. said in an annual operating report to the city.
Irvington officials seeking developer for high-profile parcel
They hope to attract a developer to construct a three-story building with a mix of retail and apartments on the lot along East Washington Street where a historic building once stood.
Brownsburg is latest community aiming to make downtown a destination
Town officials hope plans for a roughly five-story, $70 million mixed-use project will spur additional development and help transform the nondescript downtown into a cluster of retail and residential character.