Westfield moving forward with Monon bridge, U.S. 31 gateway project
Evidence of the two high-profile infrastructure projects, which together will cost the city about $2.5 million, should noticeable this spring.
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Purdue joins team devising materials for super-fast aircraft
The three-year project involves research into and development of materials and structures for reusable hypersonic aircraft, which travel at five times the speed of sound.
Fishers using eminent domain to acquire Geist park site
The city of Fishers is looking to take control of land along Geist Reservoir where officials want to build a park and beach, but property owners turned down the offer.
Allied Solutions opens HQ, becoming first tenant in Carmel’s Midtown project
Allied Solutions LLC, a company that provides insurance, finance and marketing services to financial institutions across the country, has already moved into its new five-story headquarters building, but will host an official grand opening Tuesday.
Sun King to announce plans for Fishers brewery with developer of The Yard
The Indianapolis-based brewing company wouldn’t specify a location for the brewery, despite noting that a representative from the developer would be on hand at the Jan. 23 press conference.
Hilton extended-stay hotel proposed in Carmel
An Ohio developer is planning a five-story lodging property near the U.S. 31 corridor with the budget-friendly Home2 Suites brand.
Carmel works to balance short-term rental rights, concerns
The Indianapolis suburb has adopted rules on short-term home rental services like Airbnb as state lawmakers are again considering whether to ban such local regulations.
Proposed mosque in Carmel draws opposition
Opponents have raised concerns about property values being hurt by additional traffic and calls to prayer disturbing the peace.
Wolf Run Golf Club owner says ‘it’s the right time’ for redevelopment
Stan Burton considered several options for keeping the nationally esteemed and notoriously challenging course open—including making it more family-friendly—but in the end they weren’t viable.
Work gets underway at Fishers tech lab even before official opening
The Indiana IoT Lab is already fielding calls from companies big and small that want help developing internet-connected devices to enhance their brands.
Carmel reveals name, design for City Center hotel
The $40 million hotel, which will be part of the Autograph Collection by Marriott, is expected to be built between the Monon Trail and Veterans Way, just south of City Center Drive.
Simon estate gift creates ‘potentially tough situation’ for small foundation
The Great American Songbook Foundation now has the expensive responsibility of maintaining the 107-acre Asherwood, including paying a nine-person maintenance staff.
Greenwood sports-complex project stalled over energy rebate
A $25 million Greenwood sports complex is on ice while its developers try to work out a deal to get a sizable, one-time rebate from Indianapolis Power & Light Co.
Roundup: Indoor amusement center debuts in Noblesville, pizzeria expanding to Fishers
After a $1.5 million remodel from its new owner, the former Cooper’s Stardust Bowl space has become Three-Two-Fun!! & Bowl! 32.
Artist Noel upgrades Zionsville landmark in hopes of making it more marketable
She has listed the historic church building since 2015, originally for $1.85 million, but has dropped the asking price to $1.59 million as she finishes a second round of renovations.
Westfield approves development around Wood Wind Golf Club
The proposal from Paul Rioux, owner of Platinum Properties Management Co. LLC, is for a 309-acre development and would keep the golf course open.
Westfield OKs zoning for indoor baseball facility at Grand Park
The 65,000-square-foot sports training facility proposed by Mayor Andy Cook’s nephew would be built directly to the west of the indoor soccer arena known as the Grand Park Events Center on 191st Street.
The Yard in Fishers adds third eatery to complex’s lineup
A Miami-based operator plans to break ground this year on a vegan-friendly eatery and juice purveyor that might seed several other locations in the Indy area.
Indianapolis-area counties see big surge in early property tax payments
Thousands of residents in central Indiana pre-paid their property tax bills before Jan. 1, resulting in more than $31 million in early payments, according to research by IBJ. The early payments marked a significant increase for most areas.
Simon widow donates massive estate to Songbook Foundation
The widow of Mel Simon is donating her entire 107-acre estate in Carmel to the Great American Songbook Foundation—a gift valued at more than $30 million that the foundation plans to use to help it establish a major museum in central Indiana.