High-profile Carmel property draws just one bid
Would-be buyers of the former Party Time Rental site in Carmel were asked to pitch plans for a three-story (or taller) mixed-use building featuring first-floor retail and plenty of parking.
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Hospital’s plans for Zionsville facility hit snag
Witham Health Services has a conditional contract to buy about 11 acres of undeveloped land at the northeast corner of 116th Street and Michigan Road from Christel DeHaan Investments LP, pending a zoning change that would allow for office and retail uses.
Friday fun: iPhone art at Launch Fishers
Although ever-present smartphones have unleashed a creative spirit in many of us, the artists’ work featured in the iCreate show is a far cry from the selfies that fill your Facebook feed.
Renowned planner shares vision for Carmel’s Midtown
Urban planner extraordinaire Jeff Speck presented his vision for Carmel’s Midtown area at a packed Carmel Chamber of Commerce luncheon this week, generating buzz for a proposal that has divided the City Council.
Closeout chain sets sights on Carmel: ‘Everybody likes to save a buck’
“Value-oriented” retailer Ollie’s Bargain Outlet plans to open a store in Carmel this fall as part of a push into Indiana. How will the market respond?
Crunching the numbers: Hamilton County homebuilding activity leads region
Builders filed 817 single-family permits in Hamilton County during the first five months of the year. Which community had the most activity? Plus: Boone County stats.
New rules aim to keep tax revenue flowing
Officials in Fishers and Noblesville have taken steps to protect their commercial tax bases, which are increasingly important as municipalities cope with the financial realities of the state’s property tax caps. Have they gone too far?
Friday fun: Nickel Plate Arts Weekend
The Hamilton County Convention and Visitors Bureau came up with the ongoing Nickel Plate Arts initiative to support and promote arts experiences in an area stretching from Fishers to Tipton.
Bank saves Westfield summer tradition
With the Westfield Farmers Market out of commission for the 2013 season, a local bank is opening its parking lot to vendors on Friday evenings this summer.
Walmart, bank, barbecue on tap for high-profile Fishers corner
Work is finally under way at Fishers Marketplace, a long-awaited development at the northeast corner of 131st Street and State Road 37.
Ivy Tech sticking with Noblesville despite possible cutbacks
Lawmakers included $12 million in the state budget for renovations to the building that will house a new Ivy Tech campus in Noblesville—saving the site as the school considers closing some locations.
Westfield’s plans just keep getting grander
Preliminary designs presented to City Council members last month show 100-foot towers at the northwest and southeast edges of a planned U.S. 31 bridge over State Road 32, a key gateway to Westfield.
Friday fun: Exploring standout suburban restaurants
Few things are as fun for me as trying a new restaurant—or revisiting an old favorite.But I never realized how Indianapolis-centric my choices were until this spring, when the Indy Star and Indy Monthly both compiled lists of gotta-go restaurants.
What is tipping point for development incentives?
A Carmel City Council committee’s decision not to help Pedcor Cos. land a state tax credit sent a message to developers: Public money won’t be flowing quite as freely in the future.
Zionsville lands $40M FedEx investment
A Wednesday morning groundbreaking ceremony signaled the start of construction on a new FedEx Ground distribution center in Zionsville—the surest sign yet that the Boone County town really is open for business.
Westfield’s ‘Grand’ plans extend downtown, too
More than five years in the making, Westfield’s $20 million Grand Junction initiative is moving forward. Mayor Andy Cook said the project already is paying off.
Friday fun: It’s beach season in Fishers
Nothing says “Welcome, summer!” quite like hitting the beach on Memorial Day weekend—regardless of Indiana’s ocean-free status.
Interest in Westfield schools’ land not paying off … yet
Westfield Washington Schools likely will hold onto 14 acres of high-profile property at the corner of U.S. 31 and State Road 32—at least until offers for the land improve.
Scotty’s fishing for prime Hamilton County site
Local restaurateur Scott Wise hasn’t given up on Hamilton County. The Scotty’s Brewhouse founder said this week he has been evaluating potential sites for his growing family of restaurants—including a couple of options in Fishers.
Subaru growing into new Boone County distribution center
Subaru of America plans to invest $18 million to build and equip a regional distribution center in Lebanon, potentially tripling the scope of its Boone County operations.