Developers plan single-family houses, town houses at Maple Del site in Fishers
Mirtha Development LLC, and Carmel-based Old Town Cos. plan to build 10 single-family houses and 56 three-story town houses at East 116th Street and Maple Drive.
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Successor named after Carmel Clay superintendent announces retirement
Michael Beresford announced his retirement Monday after leading the district for six years. Assistant superintendent Tom Oestreich was chosen by the school board to become the next superintendent in July 2025.
Westfield’s 180-year-old ‘Green Building’ to be relocated
Crews with Pennsylvania-based Wolfe House & Building Movers LLC on Tuesday will move “The Green Building” from 102 S. Union St. to a temporary site directly east of its current location before eventually moving it to a new long-term spot.
Sheridan aims to manage growth with reorganization, but questions remain
The town of Sheridan and Adams Township are looking to merge—a move that would give Sheridan planning and zoning control over an area that is currently unincorporated and is the jurisdiction of county planners.
Carmel looks to create designated outdoor refreshment area
Noblesville and Westfield previously approved DORAs in their cities. People in the districts are allowed to purchase alcoholic beverages from approved vendors and carry them outside to be consumed within the district’s boundaries.
Westfield seeks role in fighting Duke Energy Indiana’s proposed 16% rate increase
Westfield has asked the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission to become a party to the case, which would allow the city to submit evidence and testimony and cross-examine the state’s largest electric utility about its rate increase request.
IBJ Podcast: Why does the hospital count in Hamilton County keep growing while other counties lose care?
Not counting the $335 million complex announced earlier this month, the county already is home to 11 acute-care and specialty hospitals with a total of nearly 800 beds—while many Indiana counties have no hospitals, or a single facility with less than 50 beds.
Westfield planning $164M downtown redevelopment project
Plans for Park & Poplar call for a boutique hotel, office space, retail and luxury multifamily residences.
Carmel hopes sound-system upgrades bring more acts to Palladium
The concert hall was built with sound in mind. And this month, the 1,600-seat Italian Rennaisance-style building is receiving the first major audio upgrade in its 13-year history.
Hamilton County hospital surge comes amid closings elsewhere
Community Health Network’s announcement this month that it plans to open a $335 million campus near U.S. 31 and 196th Street in Westfield marks the latest entry into the crowded Hamilton County hospital market.
Hamilton County preparing to build $85M emergency operations center
The Hamilton County Public Safety Center will be built on 22 acres and house 911 dispatchers, an emergency operations center, training areas, storage and possibly a child-care area.
Fishers approves incentives agreement for pharmaceutical logistics company
A Philadelphia-based company involved in drug delivery and logistics is working with the city of Fishers on an economic development deal that could result in a $40 million investment and 350 new jobs.
Shackells celebrate strong starts for brother, sister duo at U.S. Olympic swimming trials
Aaron Shackell became the first American to qualify for the Paris Games by winning his race with a time of 3 minutes, 45.46 seconds on Saturday—just minutes after his sister qualified for Sunday night’s women’s 100 butterfly final.
Epcon Communities planning 80-home development in Westfield
The Westfield City Council heard plans for the proposed 36-acre Courtyards of Cielo Ranch and also approved plans for a 13-acre, age-restricted community called Vita of Westfield.
Grand Park considered as team training base camp site for 2026 World Cup
FIFA announced Wednesday that Westfield’s Grand Park Sports Campus was selected as one of 24 potential locations to serve as a team base camp training site during the early rounds of the 48-country soccer tournament that will be played in the United States, Mexico and Canada in June and July 2026.
Westfield looks to create district for people to take alcoholic beverages outside
The Westfield City Council on Monday night heard an introduction of plans to create a designated outdoor refreshment area, or DORA, in the city’s downtown.
Westfield unveils 8-year, $186M infrastructure plan
That represents $125 million in road improvements, $31 million in new roundabouts, $16.7 million in trail projects and $12.5 million in park projects. Half the projects have fundings allocated; the city is studying how to fund the other half.
Mexican restaurant planned at new development in Fishers District
Arechiga Restaurant Group is set to open Piedra in Fishers in a 5,000-square-foot space with an outdoor patio area at The Union at Fishers District.
New report finds economic impact of $23M-plus for Carmel Christkindlmarkt
Attendance for the 2023 market was estimated at 475,000 and the market supported more than 150 jobs.
Carmel City Council approves park impact fee hike for developers
The fee will increase 11.13% each year through 2029. Carmel already has the highest park impact fee among its peer communities in the northern suburbs of Indianapolis.