City poised to rebrand, revamp Georgia Street
Community and business leaders are considering whether to change the name of a three-block portion of Georgia Street as part of a $12 million streetscape overhaul.
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A few restaurants close as other eateries, retailers plan growth
Among the casualties is the downtown restaurant Hue and Carmel’s The Glass Chimney. El Rodeo, Eggshell Bistro and Hotcakes Emporium are among those opening locations in the area.
Borders liquidation another blow to retail real estate
Borders Group Inc.’s proposed liquidation will increase available U.S. retail space by about 6.3 million square feet as the industry struggles with near-record vacancy rates and stagnant rents.
City moves to sell canal parcel for development
Plans by a Valparaiso company to build 150 apartments along the Central Canal are closer to reality after city officials picked the developer's bid to buy an adjacent canal-front parcel.
IUPUI track stadium dodges wrecking ball
The Michael A. Carroll Track and Soccer Stadium, which school officials considered demolishing a few years ago, is getting a face-lift that includes a new $1.2 million infield surface.
Borders turns the final page, will close all stores
The chain of bookstores will shutter its remaining 399 locations by September, including the few left in central Indiana. Company brass blame the changing book industry, eReader revolution, and turbulent economy.
A tasty roundup: El Rodeo, Vino Villa, Hotcakes, Subacos
Read about several new places to eat and shop in this week’s edition of the restaurant and retail roundup.
Irvington scores Ossip, set for streetscape project
The Irvington retail trade area stands to get a big boost from two projects set to begin this fall: Ossip Optometry’s renovation of a historic building and a $2.9M makeover of East Washington Street designed to make the business district a draw for pedestrians.
Jillian’s set to vacate ground floor of downtown building
An unidentified restaurant and bar is set to sign a lease by Sept. 1 to assume the Meridian Street space Jillian’s has agreed to relinquish as part of a lease dispute with its landlord. The entertainment complex will continue to operate on the second and third floors.
City ready to take down 1,100 abandoned homes
With the sale of its water and sewer utilities cleared by regulators, the city of Indianapolis is preparing to deploy $15 million to $25 million in funds from the deal into tearing down abandoned houses.
Judge approves Borders auction, liquidators open bid
Borders Group, the nation's second-largest bookstore chain that once operated over 1,000 stores, appears headed for liquidation after a judge on Thursday approved its motion to auction itself off with an offer from a team of liquidators as its opening bid.
INSIDE DISH: Meat-and-potatoes Murphy’s makes subtle updates
Murphy's Steakhouse may seem frozen in time, but owner Craig Stonebraker has expanded its footprint, revamped its menu and prepared for exterior upgrades.
Kilroy’s blazes trail into the heart of Broad Ripple
Plan to take over former Cardinal Fitness facility is likely to be opposed by Broad Ripple Village Association.
Chefs become teachers as appetite grows for fresh, homemade meals
Locally and nationwide, interest in live cooking classes taught by chefs has grown. Many such classes have abandoned a traditional in-kitchen experience, opting instead for “destination” demonstrations featuring local ingredients.
Developer tries ‘pocket’ neighborhood in Carmel
A veteran local homebuilder is tearing up the suburban residential playbook with a new project in Carmel that offers tightly spaced bungalows clustered around grassy courtyards.
SHELLEY: Columbus architecture focus would work in Indianapolis
Imagine what could happen in Indianapolis if we adopted some of the principles Columbus has? Ensuring that every design has meaning and purpose. Creating structures that tell stories. Allowing designers to push the limits and take risks.
Bush Stadium rehab is Watson’s latest creative project
Longtime Indianapolis developer launches spirited attempt to save baseball palace.
Massage franchise expanding Indiana presence
Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Massage Envy plans to open nine new locations in Indiana in the next year. Five of those should be in the Indianapolis area.
Home sales pick up for second straight month
Sales agreements climbed to 1,967 last month, up from 1,694 in June 2010, according to a report released Tuesday by F.C. Tucker Co.
Buyer snaps up 175-acre Golf Club of Indiana
An investment group has acquired the Golf Club of Indiana in southern Boone County near Zionsville and is planning improvements to the 175-acre property.