How Fishers created a downtown almost overnight
The Nickel Plate District has exploded with development—and the biggest project yet is on the horizon.
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Area attractions appeal to winter adventurers
Several temporary outdoor ice rinks return to central Indiana this winter, and communities are making changes to improve the experience for visitors.
Downtown Noblesville project gets design tweaks
Rebar Development adds elements meant to help building blend with its surroundings and mitigate loss of historic buildings.
Federal board’s ruling paves way Nickel Plate Trail development
The Federal Surface Transportation Board has ruled in favor of a plan by Fishers and Noblesville to convert the Nickel Plate Railroad into a recreational trail, removing the last big legal hurdle faced by the project.
Roundup: Miller Auto Care eyes new location; Aldi opens in Carmel; Chipotle coming to Fishers
Miller Auto care is moving to make way for a roundabout. Also: Theatrical Avenue, First Harvest, Pies and Pints, and Dirtbuster Car Wash.
Noblesville hasn’t advanced Nickel Plate trail, as mayoral candidates question plan
As Fishers charges ahead with converting the Nickel Plate Railroad into a pedestrian pathway, the trail through Noblesville doesn’t seem to be gaining that same traction.
Bored with breakfast (and lunch)? Just add booze.
Any eatery with some variation of “egg” in its name should excel at the popular hybrid meal. But what about places better known for adult beverages than breakfast?
Carmel, PNC Bank reach agreement on land sale for mixed-use project
Carmel filed a lawsuit in August to take control of PNC’s North Range Line Road property, but the bank agreed in an out-of-court deal to sell the land for $2.5 million.
Electrical contractor Gaylor plans Noblesville expansion, 20 hires
Gaylor Electric would spend $4.4 million to build a 49,000-square-foot prefabrication facility. It has requested tax incentives on the project that would save it more than $500,000.
Rockstone plans Bedrock HQ, campus for entrepreneurs in Noblesville
Rockstone Investments, parent company of Bedrock Builders, would spend $4.3 million to construct 31,000 square feet of office space plus a 17,000-square-foot warehouse.
Carmel officials push back on Franciscan Health project
The health system’s plan to build a $130 million orthopedic hospital and medical campus might be rejected if Franciscan doesn’t commit to paying property taxes in perpetuity.
Fishers City Council approves zoning change to allow income-based, age-restricted apartments
The council gave the green light Monday to RealAmerica LLC’s plan to build a 130-unit complex along the proposed Nickel Plate Trail that would include 65 apartments with rents based on income.
Flexware expands office project in Fishers’ Nickel Plate District
Flexware Innovation will construct an additional 8,000-square-foot building at 1 Municipal Drive as part of its Nickel Plate District office building project.
Lake resort planned for site near Strawtown Koteewi Park
Strawtown Property Management LLC wants to build a resort featuring cabin rentals, campsites and an event center.
Indianapolis manufacturer planning move to Westfield
Indianapolis-based metal additive manufacturer 3rd Dimension Industrial 3D Printing has plans to move into a building in Westfield that is six times larger than its current facility.
Fishers district earns statewide arts, cultural designation
The Indiana Arts Commission Board voted to designate the Nickel Plate District in Fishers as a Statewide Cultural District, a designation held by only seven other communities in the state.
Restless retiree rebuilds storied speaker brand
In the little less than two years since Dave Kelley bought KLH, the company has developed more than a dozen new audio products.
Indianapolis manufacturer relocates to Whitestown
WYN Industries Inc. has relocated to Indianapolis Road in Whitestown in a move that will allow it to add 16 new employees.
State weighs whether Fishers followed law in proposing tax hike for trail
More than a dozen residents have expressed formal opposition to Fishers’ 2019 budget because of a tax increase related to the proposed Nickel Plate Trail, sparking a public hearing in front of the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance.
Hamilton County asks state police to probe late-fee claims in lawsuit
The Hamilton County Commissioners have asked state police to investigate claims that the treasurer’s office dodged fees for family members who made late property tax payments after a former employee filed a lawsuit alleging the practice.