Critics vindicated by Carmel cash woes
A budget shortfall at Carmel Utilities has led to a deficit in the city’s general fund—a problem critics of Mayor Jim Brainard have been warning about for months.
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Fishers to take control of State Road 37 during construction
The city of Fishers has agreed to take control of part of State Road 37 during the design and construction phases of a $124 million project designed to relieve congestion on the busy highway, local and state officials announced Thursday.
Dancing Donut, Flying Cupcake merging in new Fishers bakery
Kate Drury, owner of the two businesses is combining both at a new store–possibly to be called The Flying Cupcake & Donut–in the Fishers Marketplace at 13180 Market Square Drive.
Carmel council approves $60M development on Rangeline
The project will include six three- to four-story structures surrounding a central plaza with a restaurant and a 449-space underground parking garage.
Two more hotels proposed for Hamilton County
With a Hampton Inn in Westfield and a Hyatt Place in Carmel, developers continue to step up to meet a recent rise in lodging demand.
Inside Grand Park’s soccer arena: soon to be a ‘hub’ for activity
The $25 million indoor soccer facility at Grand Park in Westfield is on track to open in July—but North of 96th got an early peek.
Hamilton County considering $124M State Road 37 redesign
Traffic signal intersections along a portion of State Road 37 in Hamilton County could be converted into roundabout-overpasses under a $124 million proposal expected to be released Dec. 10.
Roundup: Boone County jail to become distillery, Deer Creek Brewery opens in Noblesville
The old Boone County Jail in Lebanon could be serving food and drinks by early 2016.
Fishers accepting offers on another downtown parcel
The Fishers Redevelopment Commission is accepting bids on a 0.62-acre parcel at 3 Municipal Drive until Dec. 11. The property sits to the south of the Fishers City Court building and is being used for construction staging.
I-69 extension meetings set in Indianapolis, Morgan County
Indiana highway officials are set to present new details about five preliminary routes for the final section of the Interstate 69 extension south of Indianapolis during public meetings this week.
Hamilton County officials leery of new homes with lower price points
If homes don’t have a high enough price tag, a municipality could end up losing money. That’s because, under the state’s property tax caps, lower assessed values might not generate enough tax to cover the cost of city services.
Developer building $30M project in Kokomo
Flaherty & Collins Properties is partnering with the city of Kokomo on an apartment and retail project in the heart of its downtown.
Fishers set to open 60-acre park
Flat Fork Creek Park features a 50-foot sledding hill, nature trails, a two-mile mountain bike course, a fishing pond and three tree houses. It is set to open Dec. 3.
Huntington Bank could replace former Walgreens building on Rangeline Road
Columbus, Ohio-based Huntington National Bank has filed plans to construct a 3,180-square-foot brick building on the 2-acre property at 1215 S. Rangeline Road.
Small Indiana city planning highway promotion sign
The sign could cost about $750,000 and could range in size from 600 to 1,400 square feet and display messages on both sides.
Westfield mayor wants to build civic center, increase taxes
In his state of the city speech, Mayor Andy Cook said he has “wild ideas” for a center that could house government offices, a library or a health center. He also says residents may need to pay $10 to $20 per month more in taxes to fund public safety.
Fishers aims to revitalize aging Allisonville Road corridor
City officials say they recognize the need to revitalize Allisonville Road, and the area is a priority as the city creates a framework for the future through its comprehensive plan, which looks as far ahead as 2040.
Councilors question Carmel attorney’s 2-week paid leave, then hefty raise
After going on paid administrative leave this fall, Carmel City Attorney Doug Haney received a 23 percent raise that will take effect in 2016.
Village of West Clay developer pushing for more residential units, less commercial space
The developer of the Village of West Clay is nixing plans for future commercial growth, saying it’s “unfeasible” to wait for more office and retail possibilities.
Anderson auto-parts plant lands $5M in state incentives
NTN Driveshaft Inc. has been offered $5 million in state incentives to build an $87 million plant in Anderson that is expected to employ more than 500 people, state officials announced Tuesday.