Hamilton County plans domestic violence shelter
Plans to build the county’s first shelter are taking shape, but questions remain about the project’s location and funding, which could put its eventual construction in jeopardy.
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M/I Homes plans 138 townhouses, commercial office space on Westfield’s east side
M/I Homes of Indiana received approval from the Westfield City Council this week on a rezoning request for 28 acres south of State Road 32, so the property can be developed with 138 or so townhouses and up to 40,000 square feet of office space.
YMCA asks Westfield to kick in $5M for scaled-back location near Grand Park
YMCA of Greater Indianapolis COO Gregg Hiland told the Westfield City Council on Monday that the organization has had to revise its goals due to a slowdown in giving during the pandemic.
Noblesville council OKs $19M short-term loan before considering $56M bond
The Noblesville City Council approved the bond anticipation note Tuesday to set the stage for a much larger future bond dedicated to the planned Pleasant Street expansion project.
Communities along White River form coalition to leverage new statewide grant funding
Government leaders in Anderson, Carmel, Fishers, Indianapolis, Noblesville, Westfield, and Hamilton and Madison counties, have joined together to secure funding for redevelopment and economic investment projects along the White River.
Westfield City Council votes to toughen up transparency rules
Under a resolution approved Monday, Westfield City Council members must now disclose whether they’ve received $1,000 or more in campaign contributions from a donor before they vote or take any action on a project originated by that donor.
Federal COVID relief will be less than some cities expected
Carmel, Fishers and Noblesville are among roughly 50 cities nationwide that are now projected to receive less than half of the federal COVID-19 relief money they originally expected.
Renew Indianapolis expands loan program into Hamilton County
The program, Build Fund, helps small businesses that are not ready for traditional bank loans receive affordable funding.
Torchy’s Tacos, Kung Fu Tea and more coming to Hamilton, Boone counties
Roundup: Fishers might soon be getting a taco joint, an Asian tea franchise and a fast-seafood eatery. Also, a relocated veterinary clinic has plans to build next to a new Mexican restaurant in Carmel and part of a former Big Lots in Boone County is slated to become a new gym.
Parks Place Pub to open in former Brixx pizzeria in downtown Fishers
Parks Place Pub—named after the city’s first bar, Parks Place Saloon—will be operated by three men who will be out to prove they can overcome their lack of restaurant experience.
Developer planning $30M pickleball, tennis center in Westfield
Westfield-based EdgeRock Development is working to develop the Grand National Pickleball Center on a 25-acre site on the north side of 191st Street. The facility is expected to have 36 indoor and 16 outdoor pickleball courts.
Westfield mayor, clerk treasurer end legal battle over access to city records
The lawsuit was tied to an ongoing examination of the city’s finances.
Hamilton County grants initial funding for cross-community career center
The Hamilton County Council voted Wednesday to seed the proposed Hamilton County Center for Career Achievement’s first three years of planning with $425,000.
Volkswagen to use AI to analyze traffic in Carmel using city cameras
The auto company said Wednesday that Carmel will be the first city in the world where the software—which was developed in-house at Volkswagen—will be used to gather traffic and intersection data.
Fishers Test Kitchen restaurant readies move to Bottleworks
Chef Carlos Salazar said he expects downtown Indianapolis customers will be more open to the global street food he serves at Lil Dumplings.
With Pittman family suits settled, developments in Carmel, Zionsville to proceed
The five children of late heart surgeon and real estate developer John N. Pittman have reached a legal agreement after years of fighting over the management of their father’s estate. As a result, The Bridges in Carmel and The Farm at Zionsville can proceed.
Clean Eatz bringing healthy meal plans, cafe to Fishers later this year
North Carolina-based Clean Eatz opened its first Indiana location in Dyer last spring and will open its first central Indiana location in Fishers in September.
Noblesville OKs new vehicle taxes to chip away at Pleasant Street extension costs
The Noblesville City Council approved vehicle excise and wheel taxes Tuesday to generate $1.8 million in annual revenue starting next year. The money is slated to pay for a portion of the city’s estimated $113 million Pleasant Street extension project.
Holladay Properties proposes $25.5M in new Westfield warehouse projects
South Bend-based Holladay Properties is asking the city of Westfield to grant it a tax abatement to offset the costs of developing three speculative buildings in NorthPoint Industrial Park.
Hamilton County considers forming its own vocational education system
Since 1972, students from Hamilton County’s six high schools have traveled to the J. Everett Light Career Center in Indianapolis and the John Hinds Career Center in Elwood for career and technical education training. A coalition of educators wants the county to create its own vocational education system.