Lauth planning 900,000-square-foot distribution center in Brownsburg
The local developer hopes to lure a tenant for the massive warehouse in its Eaglepoint Business Park while the project is underway.
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Roundup: Second locations for B’s Po Boy, Three Pints; another Kmart closing
Three Pints Brewpub in Plainfield has expanded to Martinsville, while B’s Po Boy in Fountain Square plans to open a second location, in Irvington. Meanwhile, Kmart has added another local store to the closure list.
New Hilton brand coming to downtown’s Illinois Building
A Canopy by Hilton will occupy the historic building just a block from Monument Circle as part of chain’s launch of the new brand in 11 cities.
Angie’s List $40M investment brightens outlook for blighted area
Some real estate experts wonder whether the area’s revival relies too much on Angie’s List.
Zeller buys downtown’s Market Tower out of foreclosure
The Chicago-based real estate firm bought the 30-story tower in a sheriff’s sale after the owner defaulted on loans totaling $60 million.
Milhaus wins skinny stretch of Market Street corridor for apartments
The developer plans to build 52 units on East Market in a unique deal with the city. The project will be much different from Milhaus’ other multi-family projects to the south.
Area homebuilding permits up slightly in September
Permit filings for home construction in central Indiana increased 1 percent in September, marking a small jump following two months of declining activity in the local homebuilding market.
Contractor investing $1.6M to create local HQ near downtown
Messer Construction Co. is rehabbing a pair of buildings on North Meridian Street that it bought earlier this year.
Former deputy mayor joins local developer Flaherty & Collins
Deron Kintner’s decision to join the local apartment developer, which is receiving a city subsidy for its $100 million project on the former site of Market Square Arena, “doesn’t look good,” says one government watchdog.
Breweries test limits of craft beer boom
In the last two years, the number of microbreweries operating in Indiana has roughly doubled, to 96. But can the industry sustain such blistering growth, especially in Indianapolis, where much of the activity is occurring, without foaming over?
Irvington shuffle: bakery moving, restaurant opening
Roll With It Bakery is moving to the Coal Factory redevelopment, allowing the Chef Dan’s food truck folks to bring their mobile menu of “southern comfort” food to a permanent location.
Firefighters union wins OK for College Avenue parking lot
Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission members gave the union the go-ahead to build the lot, paving the way for a $43 million apartment and retail development on Mass Ave.
Update: Billboard company’s suit against city can proceed
A Marion Superior Court judge has sided with Geft Outdoor LLC, denying the city’s motion to dismiss the company’s suit over the removal of one of its billboards in the Geist area.
$20M project on tap for Mapleton-Fall Creek area
The planned $20 million senior housing and retail project could help breathe new life into a blighted neighborhood that’s sorely in need of investment.
HDG Mansur owner files Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Harold Garrison filed the reorganization just as a trial was set to begin Monday over a $5.8 million judgment.
Renovation with recliners coming to Circle Centre movie theater
Regal Entertainment Group, the operator of the nine theaters on the mall’s fourth floor, is ripping out the seats and replacing them with reclining chairs in hopes of increasing attendance.
Roundup: Milktooth opens; Squealers, McAlister’s coming to Castleton
The eclectic eatery Milktooth offers another option to Fletcher Place, while Caffe Nonna should open nearby later this month. Also, for those awaiting the arrival of Giordano’s, it could come by the end of the year.
Developer plans $9.1M project on Fountain Square parking lot
City officials have selected Deylen Realty’s proposal to build a five-story apartment-and-retail project on a surface parking lot the city has owned for years.
Four-story addition proposed for Mass Ave. office building
Gershman Partners, which bought the Marott Center less than a year ago, wants to build the addition on an adjacent surface lot.
Walmart, Aldi groceries opening in October
The metro area's grocery market is about to get even more competitive with four stores set to open within the next couple of weeks.