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Around town retail round-up

Several retail nuggets to peruse today:
Reis-Nichols plans to add 2,000 square feet to its Greenwood store by taking over the former Steve’s Flowers & Gifts space. The $500,000 project is slated to…

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More than the Whistle Stop

The former Whistle Stop Deli at 901 East 64th St. isn’t the only building along the Monon Trail the city’s parks department is…

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The Property Lines vote

To keep this post topical, I’ll start with a link to this week’s Real Estate Weekly. The news has been slow lately, but my colleague Chip Cutter still managed to dig up some good nuggets. The real…

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What to do with the old St. Francis

Beech Grove is working on a redevelopment proposal for its St. Francis Hospital campus. The tentative plans call for a mix of office, senior residential and possibly retail….

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Sears departure stings mall

The decision by Sears Holding Co. to close its store at Lafayette Square Mall could deal a serious blow to efforts by a New York…

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Like a new skyscraper

The new curtain wall is almost done on the north and south faces of One Indiana Square. What do you think so far? (IBJ Photo/Robin Jerstad)

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Another D’vine move; Siam Square

A popular northside wine bar will close at the end of October to move to a smaller space behind Castleton Square Mall. D’vine a wine bar moved from Woodfield Crossing…

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Wings at last

The new Buffalo Wild Wings is on schedule to open on Oct. 19. They’re still waiting on “window boxes” that will feature artwork in the three windows on the left. Otherwise, do you like the new, toned-down look? (IBJ photo/Robin…

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Hot Shotz takes over Bennigan’s

A closed Bennigan’s restaurant in Fishers is now home to Hot Shotz. The local restaurant’s previous location, near 96th Street and Gray Road, was destroyed in a fire on June 28. The new…

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Around town retail roundup

Loads of retail news to report today:
UPDATE: The Taste of Tango restaurant may be back on track. A sign on the door says the restaurant is “coming soon” and “now hiring.” Old…

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Then & Now: The Dome

From architect Bob Hague: “I was a graduate architect just out of school responsible for building the study model, developing the construction documents and construction administration. Was involved in the project for 3 years. The rooftop tours are from 1983…

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RIP, RCA Dome

Today is deflation day for the 24-year-old RCA Dome. Former Mayor Bill Hudnut is scheduled to begin letting the air out at 10:30 a.m. The stadium was built for $82 million…

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Have we learned anything?

As Congress began debating a $700-billion bailout plan for institutions stung by loose lending practices, C.P. Morgan sent this e-mail last week:

And in a separate…

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UIndy unveils new dorm

The University of Indianapolis plans to break ground on a new $9-million residence hall, the campus’ sixth, on Thursday. The four-story…

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Sour market slows Penn Arts work

Developer Christopher Piazza says “difficult market conditions” have led to a delay for his $3-million renovation of the Penn Arts building at 16th and Pennsylvania…

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Before & After: Fountain Square

A former used-appliance store in Fountain Square has a whole new look after a $300,000 renovation. The property at 1315 Shelby St. now has four…

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Mall parking gets pricier

The operators of Circle Centre’s parking garages have raised rates in a move designed to ensure spaces are available for shoppers and to bring in additional revenue. The new…

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New life for Whole Foods plan?

An Atlanta firm is hoping to revive the development of a Whole Foods grocery at the northwest corner of 86th Street and Keystone Avenue. Dominion Capital, which took over the site…

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