Duke Realty reports first-quarter growth in FFO
The Indianapolis-based real estate developer saw higher revenue and improved funds from operations, a common measure of performance for real estate investment trusts, in the first quarter.
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Flaherty becoming mixed-use master
Developer’s Flaherty & Collins is gaining a reputation developing trendy projects, the latest of which is a 28-story retail and residential tower on the site of the former Market Square Arena.
Exec from struggling RadioShack joins HHGregg
In joining the Indianapolis-based firm as COO, Troy Risch trades one big retailer struggling to find its footing for another.
Two downtown office towers poised to get new asset manager
Sam Zell’s Equity Group Investments would step in at Chase Tower and PNC Center, replacing a firm accused of conflicts of interest and underperformance.
City predicts rising property values around justice center
The argument that the complex could help revitalize the neighborhoods near the former GM stamping plant southwest of downtown could be crucial for securing the support of residents.
Deylen finalizes design for Slate in Fletcher Place
The $10 million, 68-unit mixed-use apartment project at 501 Virginia Ave. will include 9,900 square feet of ground-level retail space along the Cultural Trail. Construction is set to start in mid-May.
Central Indiana home to 2 of state’s 10-most-endangered places
The Mills House in Greenwood appeared on the list for the first time, while the Anderson Athletic Park Pool made a return appearance. Indiana Landmarks unveiled the list at its Rescue Party Saturday night.
City picks former GM site for new criminal justice complex
The city of Indianapolis announced Friday that it is asking development teams to use part of the former GM Stamping Plant property west of downtown in its proposals for a new criminal justice center.
Finish Line increases stake in running division
The Indianapolis-based athletics retailer bought a larger share in the Running Specialty Group, a chain that operates 49 stores in 11 states.
Competition spurs Butler to launch blitz of renovation, construction
Butler University plans to add new residence halls, construct a larger facility to house its business school, and renovate existing academic buildings and dormitories as part of sweeping upgrades at the private school.
Finish Line’s chain of running stores ‘turning a corner’
The Finish Line Inc.’s 48-store specialty running chain has been stuck in neutral and unable to grind out a profit since its inception three years ago. But the Indianapolis-based athletics retailer thinks its Running Specialty Group is poised at least to break even this year after reporting small losses every year since 2011.
Alcohol industry fights teen drinking
“We don’t serve teens” is underwritten by the Wine & Spirit Distributors of Indiana, Indiana Association of Beverage Retailers, Indiana Licensed Beverage Association, Indiana’s Budweiser Wholesalers and the Indiana Restaurant & Lodging Association.
Firm that figured out how to sell hair-salon products online is snapped up by giant
Indianapolis startup Loxa Beauty was barely generating revenue last year when one of the biggest companies in its industry offered to buy it.
City cites apartments for hundreds of violations
Five local apartment complexes and one owner of multiple rental properties were accused of unreasonably consuming city, public, and law enforcement resources.
Update: Mo’s set for downtown return in June
Mo’s…A Place for Steaks is taking the space on East Maryland Street vacated by Lorenzo’s Ristorante earlier this month. Mo’s underwent a name change at its South Pennsylvania Street location last fall, leading to its return.
Council advances smoke-detector requirement
Indianapolis homeowners and landlords would have to buy smoke detectors with non-removable, non-replaceable batteries under a proposal that’s advancing through the City-County Council with bipartisan support.
Milhaus planning condos in Chatham Arch neighborhood
Milhaus Development, whose downtown apartment projects include Artistry and Circa, plans to build between 60 and 90 condos in a roughly one-block area in the Chatham Arch neighborhood that’s now home to a church and warehouse.
Flurry of renovations upgrade downtown Indianapolis hotel scene
Trend driven by hyper competition, pent-up demand from the recession, opening of JW Marriott.