Motorsports park proposed for southwest side of Indy
Plans call for a Motocross track, one-fifth-mile dirt track and ATV trails on
36 acres near Interstate 465 and Mann Road.
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Judge signs off on Hansen & Horn liquidation
A court-appointed receiver can begin selling the assets of troubled home builder Hansen & Horn Group Inc., after a judge approved
its liquidation on Wednesday.
Bankruptcy court gives General Growth more time
Shopping mall operator General Growth Properties Inc. will have four more months to sort out its exit from Chapter 11 bankruptcy
and weigh buyout offers–including a $10 billion bid from Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group Inc.
Bankruptcy court gives Simon Property target more time
Shopping mall operator General Growth Properties Inc. will have four more months to sort out its exit from Chapter 11 bankruptcy
and weigh buyout offers.
Timber industry seeks respect, profit from ‘green’ standards
Why should bamboo imported from Asia or steel made through intensive use of energy be consider greener than locally grown
trees? timber interests ask.
Center Township revival in the offing?
Finally, a perceptible population spurt. One observer thinks the future is bright.
Zoning board denies new digital sign for IBJ Media
A city planning board has denied a request from IBJ Media Corp. for a new sign including a small variable-message component
outside its headquarters at 41 E. Washington St.
Creditors: General Growth biased toward Brookfield proposal
General Growth Properties Inc. may favor a risky bid from Brookfield Asset Management Inc. because of that company’s
agreement with William Ackman’s Pershing Square Capital Management LP, creditors said in court documents. Simon Property
Group also has bid to acquire the bankrupt company.
Simon daughter questions using father’s estate to pay donations
Pledges to St. Vincent, Indianapolis Museum of Art should be paid by trusts, foundations affiliated with Bren Simon, court
papers allege.
Tag readers come to real estate
Soon, you’ll be able to point your smart phone at a code in an advertisement or yard sign, and take a virtual tour of
a house.
Group pitches motorsports park for southwest side
A local man wants to build a motorsports park complete with a Motocross track, one-fifth-mile dirt track and ATV trails on
36 acres near Interstate 465 and Mann Road on the southwest side.
General Growth sets timeline for reorganization, plans IPO
General Growth, the bankrupt takeover target of Simon Property Group, aims to confirm a reorganization plan by Oct. 5. In addition, it said it will launch an initial public offering on Friday.
Mass Ave project works toward April approval
Trail Side on Mass Ave would include 69 one-bedroom apartments and about 23,000 square feet of ground-level retail space.
Stutz Business Center owner purchases Canterbury Hotel
Turner Woodard has purchased the historic Canterbury Hotel on South Illinois Street. He said the hotel fits his vision of
turning around properties and making them profitable.
Construction spending falls again
Construction spending fell for a third straight month in January as a slight rebound in housing was not enough to offset widespread
weakness in a number of commercial areas.
Hearings on Walgreens’ bid to sell alcohol continued
The Illinois-based drugstore chain is seeking to sell beer and wine at 29 of its stores in Marion County. Opponents argue
that the county already has granted enough permits.
Restoration work begins for Old Northside landmark
Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana has taken over the Romanesque Revival former church known as Old Centrum along Central
Avenue at 12th Street.
Regulators take interest in Simon’s play for Prime Outlets
The Federal Trade Commission has contacted Gap Inc. about Simon Property Group's proposed acquisition of Prime Outlets
Acquisition Co.
General Growth seeks to block lawsuit over Simon bid
General Growth Properties Inc. asked a judge to block a shareholder lawsuit accusing its board of improperly rejecting an
acquisition bid from Simon Property Group Inc.
Scotty’s owner planning to open microbrewery
Indianapolis restaurateur Scott Wise is moving forward with plans to launch Scotty’s Thr3e Wise Men Brewing Co., a microbrewery
that will produce craft beer for his eateries and the public. It will share space with another startup craft brewer.