Fountain Square residents want to rein in CBD retail development
Neighborhood leaders want a mechanism in place that allows them to provide public comment when the next smoke shop owner wants prime real estate in Fountain Square.
Taylor Wooten
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ParkIndy to increase hourly rates at meters downtown, in Broad Ripple
The new rates will go into effect Feb. 2.
Michael-Paul Hart named new City-County Council GOP leader
Hart, who has represented District 20 on the city’s southeast side since 2019, replaces former Minority Leader Brian Mowery.
Billboard compromise receives final approval from City-County Council
The proposed ordinance upholds the city’s prohibition on new billboards inside Interstate 465, but allows outdoor advertising companies to relocate a sign within the same parcel of land.
Indianapolis commits to incinerating municipal trash through 2035
The Indianapolis Board of Public Works voted narrowly Wednesday to continue sending the bulk of Marion County’s waste to an incinerator that burns trash to create steam energy through 2035.
Q&A with Catherine Esselman on reimagining real estate
Esselman spoke with IBJ about her experiences running a solo firm and why she loves finding tenants for underused spaces.
Indianapolis won’t begin universal curbside recycling until 2028
In November, a Department of Public Works staffer revealed to the Board of Public Works in a public meeting that the Hogsett administration is now planning for a rollout three years later than the original target.
Beverly Hudnut, former first lady of Indianapolis, dies at 66
Beverly Hudnut, the former mayor’s third wife, worked as a lawyer, lobbyist, policy adviser and consultant.
2024 Year in Review: Indy implements downtown tax
The economic enhancement district is projected to raise $4.65 million a year in taxes to pay for downtown-focused improvements and programs and fund the operating costs of a low-barrier homeless shelter planned on the southeast side of downtown.
Braun’s win, Beckwith upset, harrassment allegations among year’s biggest political stories
This year, both a presidential and gubernatorial election year for Indiana, provided no shortage of political news.
Man who revealed weapons at polling site could face charges under new law
Under Senate Enrolled Act 170, threatening, obstructing, interfering with or injuring an election worker can be charged as a Level 6 felony.
City initiates demolition of 8 more buildings at troubled Towne & Terrace
The ultimate goal of the Hogsett administration is to redevelop the 20-acre property site in conjunction with the neighboring Oaktree Apartments site.
Nonprofit aims to help seniors, disabled stay at home
Home Repairs for Good serves Marion County homeowners who are at least 62 years old or have a disability and are at or below 150% of the federal poverty line.
Karen Pence announces first awardees for new charitable foundation
Pence and her board have selected three veteran-focused charities as the first nonprofits to benefit from the new Hummingbird Charitable Foundation.
City-County Council sends billboard proposal back to committee
Councilor Maggie Lewis, chair of the Metropolitan and Economic Development Committee, said councilors heard negative feedback from both constituents and the billboard industry that prompted them to take a second look.
Planned low-barrier homeless shelter raises hopes and concerns
The city is preparing to break ground in the next few months, but some housing-first advocates say the shelter doesn’t further the housing-first goal because it won’t include permanent-housing options.
Speedway economic development leader to depart, join Indy DMD
Carmen Lethig held the economic development role for nine months, following more than four years as administrator of long-range planning with the city of Indianapolis.
Indy councilors each have a $1M allocation to make improvements in their districts
Allowing each councilor to choose an improvement project is part of an initiative by Mayor Joe Hogsett’s administration to invest in roads, parks and dangerous intersections throughout Marion County.
Indianapolis Department of Public Works director to depart in December
Brandon Herget spent almost two years as director of the Indianapolis Department of Public Works, the city’s largest department by budget and second largest in terms of workforce.
Indy man, housing advocacy group file suit against Tricon Residential
The lawsuit alleges that the company’s blanket ban on renting to those with prior felony convictions and eviction filings constitutes racial discrimination.