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Ex-Speedway boss plans 4-lot subdivision on north side
Former Indianapolis Motor Speedway CEO Tony George and his wife had tried unsuccessfully to sell their 12-acre wooded estate and now are planning to divide the land into a four-lot subdivision.
Neighbors oppose gas station at 16th and Central
Residents of an area near the intersection of Central Avenue and 16th Street are sparring with owners of a site on its northwest corner who want to build a gas station there. The neighbors had other hopes for the spot, as part of their plans for a pedestrian-friendly 16th Street corridor.
Ripken eyes Indy for major youth baseball complex
Officials for Ripken Baseball Inc., which operates two of the country’s top youth baseball facilities, are considering Indianapolis as a location for a major complex that could cost up to $20 million to build and draw thousands of players and spectators each year.
Mass Ave deal’s brokerage fee raising eyebrows
A real estate brokerage picked by the city to spearhead redevelopment of a prime Mass Ave parcel occupied by the Indianapolis Fire Department stands to collect a million-dollar-plus payday if it closes the deal.
Civic leaders urge Ballard to tackle woes facing urban core
Community leaders are coalescing around a three-prong strategy to attract residents and capital to neighborhoods from just outside downtown to the borders of Interstate 465. It’s not yet clear whether all the initiatives will have the full support of Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard.
Obscure not-for-profit covering shortfalls in Carmel
The Carmel City Center Community Development Corp. has emerged as a key player in the city’s burgeoning downtown. The not-for-profit 4CDC last month gave the performing arts center $1 million to cover its operating expenses, and it’s expected to provide another $4.5 million through June 30.
Broad Ripple buildings slated for office conversion
Kyle Robinson and Drew Loftus are in the process of buying and rezoning a trio of vacant, connected buildings at 6334 Westfield Blvd., where the Monon Trail crosses the canal.
Buyers edging back into Indianapolis commercial real estate
Most buyers are bottom-fishers, investors looking for better returns or companies wanting their own building.
Developer plans $54 million in new apartment projects
A local developer plans to invest more than $54 million to build apartment communities adjacent to the Rivers Edge shopping center in Indianapolis and Metropolis in Plainfield.
Bush Stadium gets last hurrah
City leaders and economic development officials planned to pay tribute Oct. 28 to Bush Stadium’s historical significance before work begins to convert the venue into loft apartments.
Carmel mayor’s next goal: Build posh, $32M hotel
The principal developer of Carmel’s City Center, Pedcor Cos., is working with city officials on plans for a four-star boutique hotel that likely would cost at least $32 million to build and may require an additional city subsidy.
Indianapolis neighborhood striving for LEED status
Designation to east-side project would go beyond building certification.
City taking redevelopment bids for key Mass Ave properties
The city-owned properties targeted for redevelopment are at 555 N. New Jersey St., the site of Indianapolis Fire Department administrative offices and Station No. 7, and at 501 N. New Jersey St., the location of Firefighters Credit Union.
Nature part of plans for former Newport Chemical Depot
Conservationists have complained that industrial development planned for part of the 7,100-acre site would destroy all but 44 acres of the state's largest restored black-soil tallgrass prairie.
Lawrence Township school district buildings in play
The district is beginning an evaluation that could result in three buildings being sold and part of another being renovated for private-sector tenants.
Housing will be initial focus of redevelopment at Winona site
The city, along with the nearby Children's Museum of Indianapolis, is spearheading redevelopment of the abandoned property where demolition began Monday. Bids to build mixed-income housing will be sought in the coming months.
Apartments, retail planned for Virginia Ave. corridor
Call it Extreme Makeover: Holy Rosary. Just about every building and corner along a four-block stretch of Virginia Avenue in this historic neighborhood southeast of downtown is under construction or will be soon.
Developer proposes $22M project for Keystone Towers site
The Whitsett Group LLC’s plans call for a $22 million project that would include nearly 140 apartments and a retail component on the property where Keystone Towers stood. The company submitted the lone bid to the city to redevelop the site.
Commission approves demolition for Indy East Motel
The Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved the demolition of the former motel at 5585 E. Washington St.—with a few conditions. Developers plan an $8.7 million project for the site.