North of 96th roundup: Wally’s to break ground on expanded store in Whitestown
Multiple retailers, restaurants and other businesses recently opened, closed or began planning new locations in the north suburbs of Indianapolis.
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Mayor asks to withdraw plan to guide development in Zionsville’s South Village
Zionsville Mayor John Stehr told IBJ on Tuesday that he does not believe there is currently enough consensus about the development plan among council members.
Home-furnishings producer plans $62M Whitestown distribution expansion
Safavieh is planning a 601,350-square-foot warehouse on 37 acres at Ambrose Property Group’s Indianapolis Logistics Park Northwest that will eventually employ 60 workers.
Pure Development co-owner sues partner, seeks liquidation of company
Indianapolis-based Pure Development has developed more than 35 real estate projects nationally and has a contract with the Indiana Economic Development Corp. to lead efforts on the LEAP Lebanon Innovation and Research District.
Developer sues Lebanon for tech park fallout, citing LEAP District as city’s priority for water use
South Carolina-based RealtyLink is suing Lebanon for more than $25 million, alleging the city withdrew incentives after the project was delayed by the city’s inability to service the park with water.
Boone eco-devo group furnishes $622K in grants to upgrade historic buildings in Lebanon
Among the recipients are the Lido Building, formerly a movie theater that opened in 1914 as the Olympic Theatre, and the Collier’s Corner Building, which was constructed in 1883. The Eichman Exchange Building was rebuilt in 1938 following a fire.
Ambrose Property Group building $75M industrial park in Whitestown
Two 233,000-square-foot buildings are under construction at the site, while a 248,000-square-foot building will be developed as a build-to-suit project.
IEDC receives state approval for $88M in additional LEAP district funding
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. received the financial greenlight Tuesday afternoon to buy 1,400 more acres of land in Boone County for the LEAP Lebanon Innovation District and make more infrastructure improvements.
Lebanon needs to find new water source to support more construction, mayor says
Without an additional source, Lebanon cannot currently offer water to companies and developers looking to build in the city who have not already reserved allocations.
IEDC seeks to purchase 2,500 more acres in Boone County for LEAP project
The IEDC is asking the state committee to allow it to redirect $88 million that had been approved for a previous project and use it to acquire more land and make infrastructure improvements in the LEAP Lebanon Innovation District.
Whitestown councilor and former WRTV reporter Tanya Sumner dies at 53
Whitestown Town Manager Katie Barr said the community “lost a dedicated leader who will leave a void in all our hearts.”
Lilly’s huge expansion plan took place at record speed to reduce bottlenecks for Mounjaro, Zepbound
The company said the site footprint will not expand, but the company will fill in the property with more buildings and equipment. Manufacturing capacity will almost triple there.
Open Indiana House seats attract Republican challengers in northern suburbs
Two open Indiana House district seats in the northern suburbs feature contested Republican primary elections.
Lilly’s $3.7B manufacturing campus in Boone County starting to take shape
The company plans to develop at least 12 buildings totaling more than 1.6 million square feet. The project is expected to anchor the LEAP Research and Innovation District northwest of Lebanon.
Zionsville mayor prepares pitch for big development
John Stehr is planning a public outreach tour throughout Zionsville to explain his plan for a 160-acre, $250 million development south of the town’s quaint, historic downtown.
Zionsville plans 160-acre, $250M development south of historic village
Initial plans for the South Village include about 250 residential units; 500,000 square feet of office space, retail, dining and public plazas; and parks and nature trails.
Boone County considers 2-year moratorium on new solar, wind projects
The move would come as Virginia-based Hexagon Energy develops plans for a 3,000-acre solar farm north of Jamestown in western Boone County and Florida-based NextEra Energy Resources renews interest in building a solar farm near Zionsville.
Whitestown approves Katie Barr as new town manager
Barr, who most recently served as Whitestown’s deputy town manager of human resources, will take over the position previously held by former Town Manager Jason Lawson.
Gorton’s Seafood planning $89M production facility in Lebanon
The 110,000-square-foot facility is expected to employ 163 workers by 2029, Boone County and city officials announced Tuesday.
Lebanon fieldhouse hosting first tournaments following opening this month
The Farmers Bank Fieldhouse opened Feb. 9 and features eight basketball courts, 12 pickleball courts, one turf field and pitching and hitting tunnels.