Regional collaboration aims to lift city centers
A cooperative of central Indiana communities wants to expand the impact of Main Street via walkable districts to attract residents and boost innovative development.
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Growing Boone County needs varied housing options, study says
The big questions are whether the county is ready for projected growth and how its communities need to prepare for the LEAP Research and Innovation District.
Zionsville looking for operator for municipal golf course
The town on Monday issued a request for proposals from companies interested in operating, managing and maintaining the Zionsville Golf Course
Developers planning 188-unit apartment project in Whitestown
Brown Capital Group and Strategic Capital Partners previously partnered to develop Greenview Apartments, a 216-unit development adjacent to the future site of The Grove.
Bill requiring IEDC to disclose large land purchases moves forward
Bill author Sen. Brian Buchanan, a Republican from Lebanon, said the legislation is intended to “streamline the process of economic development in Indiana by making sure all stakeholders are involved.”
Zionsville rejoins Boone County Economic Development Corp.
Mayor John Stehr said last year that one of his first objectives in office would be to relink the town and the Boone EDC.
Bills to regulate large water withdrawals in Indiana face uncertain fate
The legislation comes in response to a state proposal to withdraw as much as 100 million gallons of water per day from aquifers connected to the Wabash River for the LEAP Research & Innovation District in Boone County.
Whitestown junkyard redevelopment proposal to face test
Developer Milhaus’ latest plan for the first phase of Maurer Commons details a $64 million mixed-use development with a 125-room hotel, a 228-unit apartment complex and 75 for-rent town houses. Residents want a more recreation-focused plan.
2023 Year in Review: LEAP District stirs debate in Indiana communities
The LEAP Research and Innovation District under development near Lebanon represents a shift in the way the Indiana Economic Development Corp., the public-private state agency overseeing the project, is working to attract companies and create jobs.
State, Lafayette officials say no action on pipeline without completed study, legislative review
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. has faced pushback for proposing a pipeline that would transport as much as 100 million gallons of water per day from Wabash River aquifers to a massive business development in Lebanon.
Outgoing Zionsville mayor issues 5 vetoes, but town council overrides 2 of them
Mayor Emily Styron objected to the council’s plans for spending money made available through the American Rescue Plan Act.
Boone County looks to control growth in rural areas
Boone County is looking to control its destiny as the Indiana Economic Development Corp. plans the 9,000-acre LEAP Research and Innovation District northwest of Lebanon.
New Whitestown leaders prepare for next phase of town growth
With less than a month to go before they take office Jan. 1, the five members of Whitestown’s next town council—three new councilors and two who will start their first full terms—are preparing to get to work in Indiana’s fastest-growing community.
Cold storage company plans $38M expansion in Lebanon
United States Cold Storage announced Tuesday it has received approval from the Lebanon City Council for its plan to add 60,000 square feet to the facility and create 30 jobs.
Holcomb taps Boone County Council president Nieshalla as state comptroller
Elise Nieshalla, a real estate investor and president of the Indiana County Councils Association, will replace Tera Klutz, who is stepping down Thursday despite having more than three years left in her term.
Proposed pipeline stirs questions about who controls Indiana’s water
Consideration of a pipeline to pump massive amounts of water from Lafayette to the LEAP Innovation and Research District in Lebanon is revealing major gaps in Indiana’s water-rights laws, some stakeholders say.
In defiance of IEDC, Tippecanoe County passes ban on large water withdrawals
The move comes as the Indiana Economic Development Corp. faces pushback for its exploration of a plan to pump massive sums of water from Wabash River aquifers for a high-tech manufacturing district in Boone County.
Tippecanoe County considers moratorium on high-volume water transfers
The move comes as the state explores the feasibility of pumping as much as 100 million gallons of water from Wabash River aquifers for a high-tech manufacturing park in Boone County.
Plan for Whitestown junkyard site redevelopment causes concern for residents, councilors
Indianapolis-based Milhaus plans to build a 125-room hotel, a 228-unit apartment development and 75-for-rent townhouses in the initial phase of the redevelopment.
Indianapolis Executive Airport completes runway extension project
The $15.2 million project extended the airport’s runway from 5,500 feet to 7,001 feet. Officials held a ribbon cutting and a ceremonial first takeoff and landing on Tuesday.