County to expand government center in Noblesville
Hamilton County commissioners plan to expand the Judicial & Government Center in downtown Noblesville, easing a space crunch and keeping county offices on the courthouse square.
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Development starts long before dirt starts moving
The growth of Carmel’s Meridian Street office corridor wasn’t a happy accident. It was city planning. Last month’s Hamilton County Leadership Academy session provided an up-close look at planning and development in the fast-growing suburbs.
Carmel eatery expanding to Westfield
Veteran restaurateur John Perazzo is preparing to open a second location of his popular Italian eatery J. Razzo’s, on State Road 32 in Westfield.
Ag-oriented retailer eyes new Westfield development
Tractor Supply Co. plans to move its Westfield store next year from U.S. 31 to a new development planned for State Road 32 just east of Spring Mill Road.
Fishers seeking public input on tax-hike proposal
Fishers’ Town Council is convening a special meeting next week to hear what residents think of a proposal to raise the food-and-beverage tax by 1 percent to fund economic development projects.
Pace slows, but Carmel redevelopment panel still busy
The Carmel Redevelopment Commission has a lot to do—with or without staff support. Mayor Jim Brainard and the city’s director of administration will handle the volunteer panel’s day-to-day affairs for the immediate future.
Upscale chocolatier growing into Carmel
Chocolate for the Spirit plans to open a storefront in Carmel this month. After the holidays, master chocolatier Julie Bolejack will move production there from her Shelbyville “studio.”
County OKs long-term land lease for violence shelter
Hamilton County Commissioners have cleared the way for an Anderson-based domestic violence shelter to build a satellite facility on county-owned land in Noblesville, assuming it can raise enough money to support the program.
Merchants’ Square stores coming down to make way for Flix Brewhouse
Carmel’s Merchants’ Square shopping center will be getting a mini makeover thanks to coming attraction Flix Brewhouse.
Buckingham confirms Zionsville project
After months of radio silence on the subject, developer Buckingham Cos. acknowledged Wednesday that it’s working on plans for a mixed-use project in the heart of Zionsville.
Sunrise Golf Club property set to hit the market
The sun is setting on Carmel’s Sunrise Golf Club, which is scheduled to close at the end of the month following the death of a property owner.
Fadness sets sights on Fishers’ top job
Fishers’ first mayoral race has its third candidate: Town Manager Scott Fadness.
Fishers councilor Cox kicking off mayoral run
Fishers Town Council member Renee Cox is set to kick off her mayoral campaign Saturday, formally announcing her candidacy after months of speculation.
Bub’s draws other tenants to Zionsville development
Anticipation has been building since Bub’s Burgers and Ice Cream signed on for the $3 million South Village of Zionsville West project last year. The popular restaurant could open its Boone County outpost next month. Who else is moving in?
Brainard: You’ve got to see Carmel to believe it
Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard painted a rosy picture of the suburban community in his State of the City speech Wednesday. Then he showed the video.
Fishers tech firms promise to stay put, add jobs
Two high-potential companies will stay in Fishers thanks to a pair of economic development deals the Town Council signed off on Monday.
Roundup: Westfield cafe closes; plus new pho, fro-yo, BBQ and baked goods
Marlow’s Café closed in September after more than three decades on State Road 32 in Westfield, and a new restaurant is set to take over the breakfast-and-lunch spot.
Upscale hotel, restaurant planned for I-465 interchange
St. Louis-based Drury Hotels Co. is planning a 10-story hotel and stand-alone restaurant for 10 acres of undeveloped land overlooking Interstate 465 on the southern edge of Carmel.
Builder plans trailside community in Carmel
M/I Homes of Indiana wants to build as many as four dozen homes on 15 acres of beachfront property in Carmel: undeveloped land along the Monon Greenway.
Hamilton County program builds community insight
Confession time: I’ve played hooky from my regular reporting duties twice in as many months—and I plan to do it again. (And again and again.)