Downtown gas station owner planning apartments, retail next door
The owner also wants the city to vacate its right to an alley between the properties, which he says has become a “safe haven for crime and inappropriate and lewd behavior.”
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City, Downtown Indy Inc. expand Mile Square homeless-outreach team
The 18-month initiative is using federal funds to employ six full-time homeless-outreach specialists who will be led by a community-outreach coordinator.
TIF district could spur more development near emerging hospital campus
The city is trying to capitalize on construction of Indiana University’s $4.3 billion Methodist Hospital complex and other projects underway or in development on the north side of downtown.
State lawmakers pass bill that stops Indy’s ‘no-turn-on-red’ proposal
A Republican state legislator and former Indianapolis City-County Council member is on the verge of thwarting an attempt by Indianapolis lawmakers to install no-turn-on-red signs at nearly 200 downtown intersections.
Proposal would let Indy impose tax on Mile Square properties for downtown enhancements
Under the proposal, the revenue could only be used in the Mile Square for services that are now provided by the not-for-profit Downtown Indy Inc., such as cleanliness initiatives, homelessness outreach and providing “safety ambassadors.”
Indianapolis mayoral candidates differ on visions for downtown
Whoever is elected mayor will have to tackle the challenges of a decrease in office workers, an increase in homelessness and crime, and the continued decline of Circle Centre Mall.
Could downtown heliport play a role in attracting aviation innovation?
Is the Indianapolis Downtown Heliport an impediment to development in the Market East Cultural District, or is it a key asset in the future of the city’s aviation landscape, maybe even a future hub for air taxis?
Editorial: Downtown heliport is an asset that may prove worth keeping
Experts in the field say the downtown heliport is just the kind of property other cities will be trying to create as advanced aviation technology matures.
City-County councilors propose ‘no turn on red’ restrictions throughout downtown
The Indianapolis City-County Council might ban turns at red lights through the city’s core in response to a rise in accidents involving pedestrians and mounting community pressure.
Business leaders fight plan to close downtown heliport
The Hogsett administration told IBJ it now plans to conduct an analysis to determine the benefits and challenges of the 4.9-acre site.
IBJ Podcast: Are apartments the future of downtown Indianapolis?
Joining the podcast this week are apartment market specialist George Tikijian, real estate developer Eric Gershman and Deputy Mayor Scarlett Andrews.
After Ohio derailment, Indy officials consider impact of potential downtown toxic spill
In downtown Indianapolis, where train lines hug the eastern and southern boundaries of the city’s Mile Square, a hazardous spill evacuation could affect more than 100,000 people—including office workers, residents, business owners and visitors, depending on the time of day.
Iconic blues bar Slippery Noodle Inn sold after 60 years in Yeagy family
The new owners of the downtown Indianapolis institution aren’t planning radical changes, but it might sound a bit different on certain nights.
Neighboring office buildings on Mile Square’s south side sold to investor
The purchase of the Morrison Opera Place building puts an end to plans previous owner Bruce Bodner had to convert part of the property to apartments. An earlier plan for an 18-story addition was dashed due to the pandemic.
IBJ Podcast: Is downtown safe? Ask two business owners who reached different conclusions.
Mason King talks with Greg Harris, founder of Backhaul Direct, which left downtown, and Andrew Elsenser, co-founder of Spot, which is expanding downtown.
Lesley Weidenbener: High marks for food, not so for cleanliness
IBJ received nearly 2,000 responses to a survey asking questions about downtown. The results aren’t scientific but they are interesting.
Moments in time: IBJ photographers look at downtown Indy
For the Feb. 17 issues of IBJ, staff photographers and freelancers took to the streets (and the air) to photograph the central city.
IBJ Podcast: Downtown fixture Wheeler Mission on verge of big transition
Wheeler Mission has been an integral part of downtown for more than 100 years and is intrinsically linked to quality of life issues and downtown’s image. It’s now in the middle of its first leadership transition in 33 years.
Editorial: It’s time to find the next great vision for downtown Indy
Indianapolis can’t continue to be the state’s economic engine without a thriving, vibrant, energizing, clean and safe downtown.
Rebounding visitor stats generate optimism in hospitality industry
If downtown’s pandemic recovery had a report card, its tourism grade would be a B. And that’s not a subjective assessment. It’s based on newly released 2022 convention and tourism data.