New highways funds aimed at I-65, job creation
The construction planned with the money, as well as an additional $200 million that's being held pending review, could create as many as 9,800 jobs in the state, INDOT estimates.
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Broad Ripple building along Monon expanding
Area residents are probably familiar with the building that houses Howald Heating Air Conditioning and Plumbing. But they may not know the CrossFit business in the rear will be expanding, with potential for restaurant space.
Drivers brace for U.S. 31 closure near Indianapolis
Residents and businesses in the northern suburbs of Indianapolis are preparing for the start of an eight-month closure of U.S. 31 as part of the project upgrading it to interstate standards.
CarDon trying to adjust nursing homes to hospitals, insurers, patients
Family-run company is building nursing homes it thinks will be more attractive to residents and staff.
Roundup: New crepe place, bakery and brew pub
A French couple has purchased space on Mass Ave and plans to open their eatery within the next three months. Plus, more new places downtown.
Software firm renovating warehouse south of Broad Ripple
TCC Software Solutions is spending $1.8 million to rehab the vacant building at 1022 E. 52nd St. and hopes to move in by the end of July.
Former HHGregg COO hired to lead bicycle retailer
BikeStreet announced Monday that it has hired Gregg W. Throgmartin as its CEO, the same day as his departure from HHGregg became official.
State to widen Interstate 65 south of Southport
Greenwood-area commuters should have more breathing room on Interstate 65 after a highway-widening project planned by the Indiana Department of Transportation.
Big tenant nearly completes tower’s sudden comeback
On the heels of signing Angie’s List Inc. in downtown’s Landmark Center, new owner Ambrose Property Group has inked a lease for the Christian Church-Disciples of Christ, helping to boost occupancy above 90 percent.
Shadeland Station shopping center bought for $9.5M
New York-based Time Equities Inc. acquired the northeast-side property that is anchored by a Marsh supermarket and 85-percent occupied.
Architect submits sleeker design for downtown fire station
The original rendering didn’t sit well with neighbors of the near-north site.
Finish Line reports rising quarterly, annual earnings
A jump in same-store sales and improvements to the sports-apparel retailer’s website helped the company report a better-than-expected profit in its fiscal fourth quarter.
Banks see resurgence of home equity loans
Although mortgage-refinancing applications are down, the product reviled and thought extinct after the 2008 housing crash that decimated property values may save the day for lenders: the home equity loan/line of credit.
Contractor spending $1.6M to move north of downtown
Construction manager and contractor Messer Construction Co. has purchased two adjoining vacant buildings on North Meridian Street south of Fall Creek Parkway and plans to move there from Shadeland Avenue.
Buckingham rethinking plans for prime Zionsville site
Buckingham Cos. says it is still weighing options for a key property it controls in downtown Zionsville, but two nearby landowners are trying to sell their parcels after talks with the developer broke down.
CEO of Simon spinoff to run company from D.C. perch
Simon Property’s decision to name the new business Washington Prime had fueled speculation the company would end up based in the D.C. area. However, that apparently is not the case.
Bloomington council backs Habitat neighborhood
The Bloomington City Council is giving permission to a Habitat for Humanity group to develop a neighborhood with 35 homes.
Angie’s List to take big chunk of Landmark Center
The move into nearly 100,000 square feet of office space is intended to consolidate Angie’s off-campus workers downtown. It’s a boon to struggling Landmark Center, which has been hemorrhaging tenants.
$3.6M apartment project proposed for near-north side
Axia Urban and Near North Development Corp. are co-developing the project on North Meridian Street, which will feature a mix of affordable and market-rate units.