South side of Soldiers and Sailors Monument closes for repairs
The fixes are part of a $60 million-plus restoration project that will focus on supporting the monument’s crumbling base, IBJ reported in 2022.
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ISO planning major facelift for Hilbert Circle Theatre
The overhaul would include construction of a new rooftop event space and outdoor terrace overlooking Monument Circle, a revamp of lounge areas, and a new covered walkway and entryway along the Scioto Street alley.
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IBJ Podcast: Inside jeweler’s decision to close one of downtown’s oldest businesses
Windsor Jewelry has operated within a stone’s throw of Monument Circle since 1919. Owner Greg Bires details his decision to close after the store survived the pandemic and the 2020 downtown riots.
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Owner of former Anthem HQ lists building on Monument Circle for sale
Listing the property for sale is a marked change from a years-long strategy of only looking for tenants to lease the sprawling, 213,600-square-foot office building.
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Indianapolis-based Sushi Boss to expand with Monument Circle restaurant
Sushi Boss will follow Green District and Au Bon Pain Cafe as the tenant at the southwest corner of Monument Circle and Meridian Street.
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City official lobbying Purdue to take portion of Monument Circle
Dan Parker, chief deputy mayor of Indianapolis, revealed at an IBJ event on Tuesday that he has pitched Purdue officials on locating some of its downtown operations in one of the two available buildings on the Circle.
Spark on the Circle to return this year with some changes
The temporary public park that occupied a quarter of Monument Circle for four months last year is coming back for longer stay this summer in a slightly different location.
Monument Circle, other downtown sites to feature DJs, art and more for NBA All-Star Weekend
Public spaces including Monument Circle and Georgia Street will see an abundance of activity starting Thursday for NBA All-Star Weekend, prompting some traffic restrictions.
Detour alert: Plan around these All-Star Weekend street closures
The biggest shift will be the closure of the southern half of Monument Circle to vehicular traffic.
Businesses divided on Circle park
Opinions are mixed on a temporary pop-up park that has closed the southwestern quadrant of Monument Circle to traffic for the past four months.
Shreve raises First Amendment questions with social media posts about protest
The Republican candidate for mayor said on X and Facebook that he would “do everything in my power” to stop a pro-Palestine group from “assembling on property dedicated to Americans who have died for our country.”
Downtown Indy tracks attendance at Monument Circle park through cellphones
The group has used Placer.ai, an artificial-intelligence-based software system that partners with a wide range of mobile apps companies to measure movement using anonymous phone-tracking software.
Emmis lists Monument Circle HQ for $35M
The seven-story, 140,000-square-foot structure at 40 Monument Circle was built in 1998 as a dedicated home for Emmis, then a growing media company.
Local coffee shop to take former Starbucks spot on Monument Circle
Command Coffee has signed a long-term lease for the space, which Starbucks vacated late last year, citing concerns about the safety of its employees.
Circle Tower owner facing foreclosure for alleged nonpayment
Chicago co-working company Expansive bought the landmark building on Monument Circle before the pandemic. Centier Bank says Expansive still owes $12.9M on its loan and has fallen behind on payments.
Pedestrian-only section of Circle to open Saturday through Nov. 2
The Monument Circle quadrant outside of the Emmis Corp. headquarters and South Bend Chocolate Co. will serve as a pedestrian-only experience in the heart of downtown Indianapolis.
Portions of Monument Circle, Georgia Street to become pedestrian-only
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett on Wednesday announced plans for a four-month closure to vehicles in a quadrant of Monument Circle and a pedestrian-focused redevelopment of Georgia Street.
Memory bank: Power building lights up for Christmas
In 1926, the Indianapolis Light and Heat Co. strung lights on its building, decorating it for Christmas.
City commits $3.5M for downtown safety, cleanliness efforts
The 18-month effort is expected to boost the number of bike patrol officers, security cameras, cleaning crews and those helping the homeless in the Mile Square.
Starbucks on Monument Circle to permanently close
The company said in a statement sent to IBJ that its first priority “is to make sure our partners are safe at work.”
IBJ Podcast: How do you solve a problem like Monument Circle?
A circle seems like a simple shape, but this is a very complex puzzle for city officials. For this week’s edition of the IBJ Podcast, Dan Parker, director of the Indianapolis Department of Public Works, talks with host Mason King about the direction the city is taking and what roadblocks could be in the way.
City eyes street rebuild on Monument Circle
Officials are working on finding the $60 million, which will likely include federal funding, to pay for it.
Emmis founder: ‘Never say never’ on sale of Monument Circle HQ
Jeff Smulyan, chairman, CEO and founder of Emmis, said the company is weighing all its options for what could be done with the prominent downtown property.
Indy Chicken & Beer Festival moving to Monument Circle for 2nd year
Once again, the festival is expected to feature some of the city’s best-known restaurants and brewers, music, a wing-eating contest and other activities.