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Feds cancel deal for FBI headquarters

The federal government has canceled a contract with a Missouri developer chosen to build a new FBI field office in Castleton. The U.S. General Services Administration awarded the $38-million contract to Kansas City-based…

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Retail Roundup: Of bars and banks

Whether you’re looking to save your money or spend it on booze, these nuggets might be of interest: D’Vine A Wine Bar plans to open next Tuesday in its new location along East 82nd Street. The wine bar is taking…

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Scotty’s eyes downtown

Scotty Wise, the president

also is working on deals for new restaurants in Old Town Chicago and at EpiCentre, a mixed-use project in downtown Charlotte, N.C.

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On a slow Monday, a trip back

Almost 50 years ago, before the City-County Building or Interstate 65, city leaders and planners designed a master plan for the Central Business District. The 42-page document provides some fascinating…

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Still under construction

A new headquarters for Gresk & Singleton Law Firm and Gresk Realty has been “coming soon” northwest of Delaware and 10th streets for the better part of two years. What…

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Simon defending Fashion Mall turf

At least one local broker thinks Simon’s plans to expand the Fashion Mall are a competitive jab at Premier Properties, which is planning a mixed-use development called Venu southwest of the intersection of…

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Plans develop for South Meridian

Locally based Urban Space Commercial Properties is working to fill space in a new hotel/retail project at the northeast corner of Meridian and South streets, company founder Brian Epstein said today. Here are preliminary renderings for the project, which is…

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Plans take shape for IMA park

Contractors are laying the groundwork to start construction on the $50-million Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. IMA has chosen a construction manager, The Hagerman Group, and work is slated to begin in…

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City selling Martindale land

City officials are seeking bids to redevelop 7.5 acres northeast of downtown in the Martindale neighborhood. The property is the old Ertel Manufacturing plant at 2045 Dr. Andrew J. Brown Ave. The…

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Penn Centre renderings

The project is being designed by locally based Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf. The partner in charge of the project is Greg Jacoby.

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Gaming chain targets Indy

A California-based chain that sells videogames and gaming equipment has plans for at least two stores in central Indiana. Play N Trade has filed plans for stores in Carmel and Indianapolis….

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Marian College plans new dorm

Marian College is about to add its first new student housing in more than 40 years. Construction is set to begin this summer on a 78-rooms, 144-bed residence hall, designed by…

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Here comes Spicy Pickle!

A Denver restaurant chain named for the pickles that come on every plate wants to open 10 locations in central Indiana. The 31-restaurant chain plans to begin construction on its first location…

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Beilouny buildings filling up

Beilouny Luxury Properties has lined up Tantrum, a new local clothing boutique, for its 757 Mass Ave building. The company also has been talking with several restaurants about taking an…

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Five Guys has big Indy plans

Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries has filed plans for a new restaurant near Greenwood and is looking for 10 more locations in Marion County. The chain also is preparing to open…

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West Merrill sketch rendering

By popular demand, here’s the other rendering of West Merrill Tower. You can also see it here. This is the side of the building that would face downtown:

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Marsh drops abatement request

Marsh Supermarkets has withdrawn a request for a five-year tax abatement for renovation of the downtown O’Malia’s store. Marsh officials notified the city Tuesday, shortly after Property Lines reported on the…

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Another hotel tower proposed

A development team including locally based Prince/Alexander Architects has filed plans to build a 24-story tower between Eli Lilly & Co.’s Faris Campus and Lucas Oil Stadium. The $47-million project calls…

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Skating Academy wins extension

The Indiana Worlds Skating Academy has agreed to a 9-month lease extension for its space at Pan Am Plaza. The organization will remain downtown at least until April 2008, said Academy Executive Director…

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Sizzling malls add more new stores

North-siders are set to get even more shopping and dining options in the coming months. Several new retailers have filed plans to open new stores in the Fashion Mall at…

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