Sales of existing homes in central Indiana slip for 26th straight month
The exceptions to the trend were Boone and Hendricks counties, where closed sales increased 24.1% and 9.8% over March 2023.
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IBJ Podcast: John Stehr, news anchor turned mayor, on tackling one of Zionsville’s hottest issues
Stehr has jumped into the job with a big-picture vision for addressing how to develop the land just south of Zionsville’s gingerbread-like downtown.
Merrillville-based Centier Bank expanding in Indianapolis market
Merrillville-based Centier Bank, which entered the Indianapolis market in 2011, is in the middle of a local growth spurt that includes three new branch locations and three additional relocations by early next year.
Developers looking to build nearly 950 new homes in Noblesville
Members of the Noblesville City Council heard introductions for the four projects totaling $266 million in investment at the council’s meeting on Tuesday night.
Developer receives OK for two subdivisions in Westfield with nearly 600 houses
Platinum Properties Management Co. plans to build Ravinia on 80 acres near West 166th Street and Eagletown Road and Winterburg on 205 acres about two miles west of Grand Park Sports Campus.
Fishers could reduce $50 nonresident parking fee for Geist Waterfront Park
The Fishers City Council could vote next week on a new fee schedule. Under the proposed changes, nonresidents also will be able to pay at the gate, unlike last year when they were required to pay in advance.
Zionsville mayor prepares pitch for big development
John Stehr is planning a public outreach tour throughout Zionsville to explain his plan for a 160-acre, $250 million development south of the town’s quaint, historic downtown.
Tech firm MadeLabs moves from Chicago area to Fishers, eyes local growth
MadeLabs serves software-as-a-service companies and does everything from building software products for clients to helping them integrate or modernize their existing products.
North of 96th roundup: Whitestown wedding venue owners plan Westfield location
Multiple retailers, restaurants and other businesses have recently opened or are planning new locations in the north suburbs of Indianapolis.
Westfield Plan Commission gives favorable recommendation to NorthPoint II project
The Westfield Advisory Plan Commission voted 8-0 to issue a favorable recommendation for NorthPoint II, which would be built near State Road 38 and Hinkle Road on the city’s rural northeast side.
Carmel task force looks at city’s housing challenges
Carmel’s housing options mostly fit into two opposite categories: single-family detached houses in subdivisions and multifamily apartment buildings in the downtown core. City officials want to explore a third category: the “missing middle.”
West Fork inks partnership with homebuilder to expand Westfield campus
The West Fork District plan calls for as many as 150 townhomes, along with a whiskey-aging warehouse, a pond, an outdoor concert venue, dog park and various other neighborhood amenities, as well as future commercial development.
Artist, NBA player partnering on basketball court murals in Fishers
Artist Koda Witsken and NBA player Gary Harris, both Fishers natives and Hamilton Southeastern High School graduates, are partnering to create two basketball court murals at Brooks School Park.
Zionsville plans 160-acre, $250M development south of historic village
Initial plans for the South Village include about 250 residential units; 500,000 square feet of office space, retail, dining and public plazas; and parks and nature trails.
10 Vicious Biscuit restaurants planned for central Indiana
Breakfast and brunch concept Vicious Biscuit launched in South Carolina and has expanded to North Carolina, Florida and Ohio.
Online marketing firm Pneuma planning to relocate from Denver to Fishers
Online marketing firm Pneuma Media LLC plans to hire 26 people over the next five years, the company announced Tuesday.
Boone County considers 2-year moratorium on new solar, wind projects
The move would come as Virginia-based Hexagon Energy develops plans for a 3,000-acre solar farm north of Jamestown in western Boone County and Florida-based NextEra Energy Resources renews interest in building a solar farm near Zionsville.
Developer unveils updated plan for $300M Gramercy project in Carmel
A Buckingham Properties official told members of the Carmel City Council on Monday that the new plan would feature nearly 1,000 new residential units, 587 parking spaces, 28,000 square feet of retail and two public plazas.
Carmel wins lawsuit over state law that diverted local income tax funds to Fishers
Carmel argued the law harmed the city by depriving it of tens of millions of dollars in local income tax revenue it would have otherwise received.
Gubernatorial hopefuls discuss state’s role in economic development at Tuesday forum
The forum was the first of this year’s gubernatorial events to include all three parties, with Democrat Jennifer McCormick and Libertarian Donald Rainwater joining the stage, even though they face no opposition in the May 7 Primary Election.