Anti-discrimination ordinance moves forward in Carmel
A proposal that would ban discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity is set to go before the full Carmel City Council on Monday.
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Wood Wind Golf Club could close by end of 2015
Cohoat and O’Neal Management Corp., which has operated the club for five years, sent an email to various customers saying the company’s lease had not been renewed for 2016.
Farm family near Grand Park adapted to encroaching development
Craig Wood has spent most of his 60 years on 191st Street in Westfield, living and working on his family farm. For most of that time, the adjacent land has been other houses and farm fields, but that all changed on Nov. 18, 2011, when construction on Grand Park Sports Campus began.
Whitestown, Zionsville pay $500K-plus in legal fees
The contentious case, which involves whether Zionsville has the authority to reorganize with Perry Township, has been through two courts and now is pending before the Indiana Supreme Court.
Boone County thirsty for a brewery
Ben Worrell, business development manager with the Boone County Economic Development Corporation, told the Zionsville Redevelopment Commission that the county hasn’t been home to a brewery since 1874.
Fishers Sports Pavilion project struggles to secure financing
Nearly six months ago, Mayor Scott Fadness announced plans for the $76.4 million Fishers Sports Pavilion. But the project has yet to receive final approval as Fadness remains adamant that financing be secure before the council takes action.
Wheeler Mission to merge with Bloomington relief group
Wheeler will take over the operations of Backstreet Missions Inc., which was founded in 1995. In recent years, Backstreet has provided tens of thousands of meals for clients and thousands of nights of shelter.
Market District opening Oct. 7 in Carmel
The 125,000-square-foot Market District is located at 11505 N. Illinois St. within the $100 million development called The Bridges that already features a CVS Pharmacy and retail building on the north side of the property.
The Interview Issue: Steve Pittman
The Hamilton County developer says real estate is a “very competitive” and “very entrepreneurial” pursuit.
Hamilton County not-for-profit pursuing $7.8M project in Sheridan
Hamilton County Area Neighborhood Development is planning to renovate the historic Adams Township School in Sheridan into an affordable housing community.
Westfield prepares $34M budget for next year
The plan assumes tax rates will be about the same, which means the bill for a home assessed at $250,000 would be roughly $1,900.
Another town votes against joining Mounds Lake commission
The Yorktown Town Council voted 6-1 Monday against joining the commission for the propised $450 million Mounds Lake reservoir, a week after a similar rejection by the Daleville Town Council.
Carmel’s 2016 budget tops $125M
Carmel City Council introduced the 2016 budget Monday night, but most of the discussion on the more than $125 million proposal hasn’t happened yet.
Roundup: Northside Nights returns, burger restaurants open in Westfield, Fishers
Northside Nights runs through Oct. 4, Smashburger opens Sept. 30 in Westfield and Flamme Burger is now open in Fishers.
Carmel City Council delays vote on anti-discrimination ordinance
City Council finance committee chairwoman Luci Snyder kept the ordinance in committee after a hearing last week. Council president Rick Sharp tried to override that decision Monday night and allow the full council to discuss it, but didn’t have enough support.
Fishers considering $66.5M budget
Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness is introducing the city’s 2016 budget, which he describes as maintaining and sustaining the city’s operations, at the City Council meeting tonight.
Westfield’s Bridgewater development adding apartments, more retail
Plans have been filed to construct a 66-unit apartment complex on 12 acres near 151st Street and Gray Road. A new 14,400-square-foot retail building is also in the works.
Carmel’s anti-discrimination proposal stays in committee
Carmel’s finance committee met Thursday to discuss the proposed ordinance. After taking several public comments, the committee declined to move the proposal to the full council.
Craft breweries rush to open outposts in northern suburbs
Small breweries are tapping the northern Indianapolis suburbs. Four have opened just this year, essentially doubling Hamilton County’s craft beer market. And that growth is expected to continue.
Custom homes come to Westfield’s Grand Junction district
A pair of childhood friends are trying to give homeowners another option for downtown living.