Fire department planning to vacate Broad Ripple station for new firehouse on College
City officials plan to get public input on potential reuses for the 100-year-old home of Fire Department Station No. 32 at 6330 N. Guilford Ave.
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Developers planning $61M residential project for Willows property, but Nora neighbors unswayed
Opponents say the size and scope of the proposed complex, which would replace the Willows Event Center, don’t jibe with the rest of the neighborhood.
Broad Ripple booms with new developments that are attracting residents
A six-story, $65 million, multifamily planned redevelopment of the former Kroger store in the heart of Broad Ripple is the latest in a series of substantial projects.
Business owners see short-term pain, long-term gains in year of construction
Work to improve stormwater drainage, plus bridge repair and additions of a trail and elevated crosswalks, will disrupt Broad Ripple through next spring.
Gershman, Citimark partner with Milhaus on $65M Broad Ripple project
The project at the site of a former Kroger store is expected to consist of about 234 apartment units, a 240-space parking garage and 3,600 square feet of street-level restaurant space.
Developer of timber-built office project in Broad Ripple seeks abatement
The project would occupy four parcels between 6407 and 6419 Ferguson St., which are occupied by four residential-style buildings that have housed short-term rentals and small businesses.
Parking meter rates going up in downtown’s core, Broad Ripple
The partnership of private firms that operates Indianapolis’ parking meters plans to raise the hourly rate for nearly half of its 4,211 spaces.
Construction to close College Avenue in Broad Ripple for 2 months
The one-block stretch of College Avenue will be closed to traffic at 6 a.m. on Jan. 1 and isn’t expected to reopen until early March, weather permitting.
Local firms set to redevelop former Kroger store in Broad Ripple
Gershman Partners and Citimark plan to raze the grocery to make way for a new mixed-use project, though plans for the development are still in the works.
After two years in Broad Ripple, Sun King to close taproom
The brewery’s co-founder said increased rent and upcoming road construction factored in the decision to exit the neighborhood known for its nightlife.
Vegas Lounge & Bar planned for former arcade site in Broad Ripple
The new nightclub owner wants to bring visual opulence associated with Las Vegas to building that was home to One Up Arcade from 2018 to 2020.
Asian fusion restaurant Oishii to fill vacant Mass Ave spot
The restaurant’s co-owner, Kanlaya Browning, co-owns 10 Thai restaurants, nine of which are in the Indianapolis area. Oishii will offer a fusion cuisine of both sushi and ramen.
Health department forces Broad Ripple ice cream shop to close
The Marion County Health Department forced the Baskin-Robbins in Broad Ripple to close last week because of a malfunctioning air conditioner. The shop’s owner said he has no plans to reopen.
Parks department plans to buy Broad Ripple community center after construction
Indy Parks said Tuesday that it expects to spend more than $20 million to acquire the 40,000-square-foot facility and avoid shelling out nearly $1 million per year as part of a long-term lease agreement.
Buckingham plans 187-unit apartment complex along Monon Trail in Broad Ripple
Plans for Monon Court call for razing an apartment development that has been been on the site for more than 70 years.
At long last, plans solidify for pedestrian/bike trail between Broad Ripple Park, Monon
The city of Indianapolis and the Broad Ripple Village Association expect to spend a combined $1.2 million on the RiverWalk multi-use trail, which will run along the north side of Broad Ripple Avenue.
New toy store with international flair opens in Broad Ripple
Monon Toys & Crafts opened at 6510 Cornell Ave. and is in 1,000 square feet of rented space previously occupied by Broad Ripple Knits.
City forcing removal of landmark red caboose from Broad Ripple site
The 117-year-old caboose has occupied a tiny parcel of city-owned land adjacent to the trail for a half-century. But Indy Parks & Recreation and the Department of Metropolitan Development want it gone.
Family-owned Turkish, Mediterranean eatery identifies Indy as best place to grow
The family behind Usta Turkish and Mediterranean Restaurant, slated to open in Broad Ripple by the end of the month, scouted several options for moving once it was forced to close its location in Bloomington, Illinois.
Health department cites two downtown bars for COVID-19 violations
The South Meridian Street bars, Tiki Bob’s Cantina and The Patron Saint, were cited for multiple violations including not requiring masks and social distancing. Both establishments corrected the violations, the health department said.