Minority-owned firms chase contracts to build criminal justice center
If the city of Indianapolis meets its goals, at least $154 million in contracts for the $571 million project will go to minority-owned firms.
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Historic building on East Washington Street primed for tech makeover
The vacant three-story structure dating back to the 1880s has a new owner, which plans to convert it to co-working space for technology companies.
Struggling neighborhoods want their ‘own renaissance’
The tension between a desire for investment and an inherent distrust of it is occurring across disadvantaged Indianapolis neighborhoods.
Neighbors turn to courts to fight developments
Neighbors in at least four neighborhoods opposed to approved real estate projects are refusing to acquiesce and instead are mounting court challenges in hopes of stopping developments.
Ball & Biscuit owner planning restaurant in former drag club
The restaurant is a project of local attorney Trevor Belden, who opened The Ball & Biscuit cocktail lounge on Mass Ave in 2010.
Dora, Lauth propose hotel, office building on North Meridian corridor
Dora Hospitality Group and Lauth Group hope to bring a new Hilton brand to the market as part of mixed-use development north of the Ritz Charles hospitality venue.
Developer, Carmel VFW come to agreement on new hotel
A proposal to build an 88-room extended-stay hotel on Old Meridian Street in Carmel is gaining traction after city leaders and the neighboring Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10003 had initially opposed it.
Downtown’s forgotten south side ‘ready to explode’
Leaders of what’s known as Stadium Village on downtown’s southern edge have been waiting patiently for the area to pop; now, there’s finally enough activity to justify their hopes.
Developers come around, slowly, to different housing options in Noblesville
The kind of housing that caters to millennials and empty-nesters is finally on the upswing in Noblesville—although the growth in single-family homes is still increasing, too, city officials say.
City set to pay $1.5M to review needs, reimagine presence downtown
All options are on the table for the city’s future use of the City-County Building, Old City Hall, the Marion County Jail and the 500-space East Market Street parking garage.
Real estate firm planning $8.5M office project in Fishers tech park
The building will serve as a gateway to the Fishers Certified Tech Park, which is home to Launch Fishers and the Indiana IoT Lab.
IBJ PODCAST: All you need to know about Indy’s bid for Amazon’s HQ2
With central Indiana on the short list for Amazon’s $5 billion secondary headquarters project, IBJ’s reporters for technology, real estate and economic development join forces to discuss what the internet giant wants and whether the Indy area measures up.
Retailers fume over tax-law typo that makes renovations pricier
The industry, led by Target Corp., Best Buy Co. and KFC-owner Yum! Brands Inc., is pushing for a solution a last-minute drafting error that doubles the tax costs for badly-needed store renovations.
Under new owner, Fountain Square’s Wheeler building converting to market-rate housing
Core Redevelopment is buying the building, which houses 36 affordable-housing units, and plans to boost the number of apartments to at least 52 as part of the conversion.
Homebuilder seeks approval for 174-home neighborhood in Hamilton County
The developer has requested a rezoning to allow for a subdivision on 63 acres north of 171st Street and east of Mill Creek Road.
Developer proposes 314-home subdivision in Noblesville
Brooks Farm would feature 314 homes built by two builders, including attached villas and single-family homes.
Developer plans medical complex, hotel, restaurants off I-65
An Indianapolis-based developer is seeking approval for a 25-acre development in a high-profile location in Lebanon.
Indiana appeals court finds for Block 20 Athenaeum developer
The developer, along with the Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission, were at the center of an appeal brought by neighbors of the historic building who oppose the project.
Hogsett backs Rethink I-65/I-70’s position on north-split project
Both the mayor and the Rethink coalition are urging state transportation officials to do a more comprehensive study of options for the $250 downtown interchange project.
Central Indiana Orthopedics moving forward with Fishers medical campus
The orthopedic care provider plans to build multiple medical office buildings in Fishers as part of a new 37-acre health care-focused business park.