DECEMBER 12-18, 2011

This week, see what folks are saying about the city's new "outdoor room" along Georgia Street and find out how state transportation officials are trying to speed up roadwork. In A&E, Lou Harry shares his thoughts on holiday entertainment. And in Forefront, Indiana gubernatorial candidates spell out their jobs plans.

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Developer plans 26-story tower along canal

December 8, 2011 |

Valparaiso-based Investment Property Advisors wants to build an $83 million apartment project for college students on one of the last available parcels along downtown’s Central Canal.

GOP brass opts not to battle townships

December 8, 2011 |

Republican leaders in the General Assembly who have backed local government reform will trade ambitious proposals they’ve pursued in years past for more moderate—and widely accepted—ideas in the next legislative session.

New road contracts are built for speed

December 8, 2011 |

A bidding method being used more often by the state is likely to reduce misery for motorists and merchants in the path of a highway project. Project completion time is now a major consideration in reviewing road-work bids that were traditionally evaluated almost entirely on cost.

Lockhart Automotive co-owner recovering from losing Saturn

December 8, 2011 |

Lynn Kimmel, president of Lockhart Automotive Group, is helping her family business recover from losing three Saturn dealerships and a Hummer dealership when General Motors Corp. folded both those lines.

Site aims to be city’s go-to events calendar

December 8, 2011 |

Two local concert promotors have launched a calendar website, called Do317.com, that ranks arts and entertainment events according to the preferences of its users and designated “tastemakers.”.

Judge in high-stakes lawsuit drowns lawyers in praise

December 8, 2011 |

The federal judge said class counsel achieved “fabulous results with incredible efficiency” and that he had never been more proud of his profession in his 36-year legal career.

Environmental group to focus legislative efforts on energy savings, transit

December 8, 2011 |

Led by Jesse Kharbanda, the Hoosier Environmental Council is keeping its agenda lean to boost chances for success in short session.

DeLaney calls for action to boost safety at convenience stores

December 7, 2011 |

State Rep. Ed DeLaney, an Indianapolis Democrat, said at a Wednesday morning press conference that he has asked the Indiana Department of Labor to convene a forum about worker safety with police, convenience store operators, Department of Labor officials and other interested parties.

Mills: Health care’s future is partnership

December 5, 2011 |

In spite of all the consolidation lately among hospitals, Community Health CEO Bryan Mills says the future of hospital systems will hinge more on partnerships like the one Community struck last week on its rehab hospital.

Ball State rejection threatens two Indy charter schools

December 7, 2011 |

Fall Creek and Fountain Square academies could be forced to close in May after Ball State University declined their applications this week.

Indianapolis’ revitalized Georgia Street is work in progress

December 7, 2011 |

Workers finished $12.5 million in improvements between the Indiana Convention Center and Conseco Fieldhouse in November. Now will building owners bring the entertainment spot to life?

Pair hopes to find niche in commercial real estate

December 7, 2011 |

First project for startup Loftus Robinson Development is a small conversion in Broad Ripple.

New deals add to robust year in apartment sales

December 5, 2011 |

The number of transactions has more than doubled compared with last year, a spike in deal flow caused by healthy occupancy rates and a combination of ample supply and low borrowing costs.

EDITORIAL: OK smoking ban before year end

December 8, 2011 |

A plea to City-County Council Democrats: Keep your eye on the prize and vote this month for smoke-free workplaces.

MAURER: McKinney name and gift enhance our lives

December 8, 2011 |

A top-tier law school in the city of Indianapolis not only will enhance an honorable profession, but also will provide a fine legal education—a sound foundation for any career.

RUSTHOVEN: Right-to-work could spark Urbana 2.0

December 8, 2011 |

Here’s a right-to-work primer: Federal labor law permits states to prohibit bargaining agreements requiring workers to join a union (or to pay union dues). Unions hate this provision but have never been able to kill it.

LAMKIN: Solving health care woes with CO-OPs

December 8, 2011 |

Health costs remain the No. 1 cause of personal bankruptcy and the largest, most uncontrollable element for businesses. This is unsustainable.

HICKS: Monetary policy for our times may involve trade-offs

December 8, 2011 |

This week, Charles Evans, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and leading contender to replace Ben Bernanke as Fed chairman, visited Muncie to give an important speech on moving the economy past the recession.

KIM: When credit evaporates, cash is king … so save some

December 8, 2011 |

Like many, I eagerly await the publication of Berkshire Hathaway’s annual reports, which always contain timeless lessons from Warren Buffett.

Children’s Choir made memories

December 8, 2011 |

Greg Morris’ [Dec. 5 column ] about the Indianapolis Children’s Choir relates many of its extraordinary accomplishments during the last 25 years, but its performances during the 7th FINA World Swimming Championships in Conseco Fieldhouse in 2004 need special attention.

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