Housing pitched for old St. Vincent
Ivy Tech Community College is working with private developers on a plan to turn the old St. Vincent Hospital into a housing complex…
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Carmel’s Ragin’ Roundabouts
Carmel’s plans for a total of 60 roundabouts by 2011 drew gasps of admiration from the crowd at this year’s National Roundabout Conference. And ultimately,…
Mystery: A new city is coming?
Does anyone have an explanation for the window display in the building at Pennsylvania and Georgia streets across from Conseco Fieldhouse?…
Neighbors plot firehouse rescue
Concern over the future of Broad Ripple Fire Station No. 32 is heating up as the Indianapolis Fire Department weighs whether to close…
Historic farmhouse in danger
The Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana is racing to save the Cotton-Ropkey House at 79th Street and Marsh Road just west of I-465. The owner of the…
Can historic home be saved?
If the c.1850 house stays put, it faces certain demolition. The owners sold the acreage to developers, but not the dwelling. Historic Landmarks is looking for a new owner who’ll move the house so it can be saved.The developer’s site…
Scholar’s Inn Bakehouse closes
Scholar’s Inn Bakehouse has closed its cafe at the corner of College and Broad Ripple avenues. The locally based chain still is operating…
Opportunity for Lafayette Square?
Could losing three of four anchors in a year’s time actually have a bright side for Lafayette Square Mall? Broker Clint Fultz thinks it might.
UPDATE: Macy’s closing wounds ailing mall
Macy’s decision to close its store at Lafayette Square could deal a devastating
blow to a mall already reeling from the loss of other major tenants.
The Music Mill is closing
The restaurant, bar and concert venue Music Mill plans to shut down next month after a four-year run at 3720 E. 82nd St. near the Fashion Mall…
Scotty’s opens; Tango is next
Now that Scotty’s Brewhouse has officially opened, what do you think so far of the revamped Jefferson Plaza? The original renderings are here. The…
Time to Tango?
Looks like the Taste of Tango will get off the ground after all. Workers yesterday installed a black awning on the building’s brown facade (fashion…
Office building getting a new look
A four-story building at Washington and Delaware streets downtown is getting a full makeover. The 11,000-square-foot property is being marketed to retail users for the first floor and office for the other three. No tenants have committed yet, said Harvey…
New shop offers nutrition, exercise advice
Fitness-minded partners collaborate to open a Broad Ripple nutritional supplement store.
Market owner: “Look into the future”
Georgetown Market has stayed in the health food game since 1973, in part because of owner Rick Montieth’s ability to see down
the road.
Plainfield salon a family enterprise
Beth Metzger has talked about opening a salon and day spa with her daughter, Jill Dennis, for years.
Davis Homes folds, other builders struggle
Davis Homes, one of the state’s largest home builders, fell victim to the tough housing market, ceasing operations July 23.
Angie’s List chief builds company, rebuilds Holy Cross
For several years, Angie’s List CEO Bill Oesterle also has been quietly attempting to revitalize the near-east side.
Activist shakes up Steak n Shake after taking control
After months of agitating for changes at The Steak n Shake Co., investor Sardar Biglari finally got a shot at putting his
theories into action.
Mass Ave shops thrive ‘in the city’
Talk to anyone about Kristin Kohn and her "In the City" ventures and you hear the same thing, over and over: Smart. Enthusiastic.
Fun. Entrepreneurial. And hardworking, especially when it comes to Massachusetts Avenue.