Roundup: Libertine moving to Mass Ave; new Burgerhaus, City Barbecue
The swanky Libertine Liquor Bar on East Washington Street will relocate to Massachusetts Avenue and share space with another Neal Brown-operated establishment.
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Firefighters union hopes concession wins project OK
The union is promising to keep a parking lot it wants to build as part of an expansion at a key Massachusetts Avenue intersection in that use for just five years to help win approval of the project.
Local Lotus dealership is one of only 42 in United States
Gator Motorsport opened in October as Indiana’s sole Lotus dealer. It’s owned by 41-year-old Young Kim, a first-generation Korean immigrant and Ball State University grad who fell in love with the British hand-built brand as a youngster growing up in Chicago.
New $40M Butler dorm will be two buildings with connector
Plans for Butler University’s 654-bed residence hall show two buildings fronting Sunset Avenue by the campus entrance, connected by a multi-level glass atrium.
Two HDG Mansur creditors seek liquidation of the firm
The firms claim in court filings that HDG Mansur has no hope of reorganizing under Chapter 11 and is stalling to avoid paying a $5.8 million judgment.
Simon hands over Washington Square to lender
Simon Property Group Inc. has given up on the struggling Washington Square Mall, turning over control to a lender.
Builders Estridge and Davis rebound from bust, run own firms again
Brad Davis and Paul Estridge Jr. belong to a select fraternity. They’re prominent Indianapolis homebuilders whose companies faltered during the housing downturn, only to re-emerge in another incarnation.
Apartments, restaurant on tap for downtown’s south side
TWG Development is part of a joint venture that purchased the vacant building on South Meridian Street with plans for a $19 million project with 120 apartments and anchored by an eatery.
Condos making comeback in Indianapolis
The market is starting to wake up after years of slumber caused by the housing downturn.
Gatling Gun Club building proving to be tough sell
The building on North Illinois Street has been vacant since 2008. A downtown bar owner who acquired it nearly four years ago put it back on the market after giving up on plans to move her business there.
Good Earth exits appeal of Broad Ripple project
The $30 million development has been delayed by a request to repeal a zoning change for the property. Though Good Earth is no longer involved, a local resident is continuing his fight against the project from Browning Investments Inc.
Lender files to foreclose on downtown’s Villagio condos
First Horizon Home Loans claims the owner of the Villagio at Page Pointe still owes nearly $5.2 million on an $11.6 million loan and is asking a court to appoint a receiver to manage the property until it’s sold.
Children’s Museum expands footprint
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis plans to begin tearing down a nearby apartment building this month and is starting to explore options for the site that could include an outdoor attraction.
Work set to start on Market Square tower in October
A commitment from anchor tenant Whole Foods took longer than expected, delaying the start date on Flaherty & Collins’ 28-story, $81 million apartment project.
Lender forecloses on two downtown office buildings
The Gold Building and Two Market Square have been struggling to maintain tenants and face a potential exodus of others to the county’s proposed criminal justice complex.
Roundup: Illinois Food Emporium sold; Snooty Fox update
The Illinois Street Food Emporium, a north-side staple for decades, has a new owner, while the owner of the Sahm’s chain dishes on his plans for the Snooty Fox building.
Noble Roman’s dough rises with higher profit, revenue
The Indianapolis-based franchisor continues to focus on offering take-and-bake pizzas in grocery stores and stand-alone locations to grow revenue.
Buckingham reignites plan for Lantern Commons project
Buckingham’s plans for the property at U.S. 31 and 161st Street in Westfield show a mix of retail and residential uses.
Steak n Shake bringing menu fixtures to the freezer aisle
Officials of the 80-year-old chain believe selling steakburgers in groceries will further extend the Steak n Shake brand.
Mike’s Carwash splitting into two companies
The central Indiana locations of Mike’s will undergo a name change as part of the reorganization and will be called Crew Carwash effective Oct. 5. Other locations in Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky will retain the Mike’s name.