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2011 Year in Review
Top 2011 news and newsmakers
December 27, 2011
IBJ StaffThe economy may be stuck in the doldrums, but government and the private sector are continuing to make huge investments aimed
at strengthening the region's future. Check out IBJ's complete year-in-review coverage, including a photo gallery,
reader poll and A&E recap.
MoreState's economy still stuck in neutral
December 24, 2011
The year started with a sense that slowly—not fast enough for anyone’s liking—but steadily, Indiana’s
economy was coming back. But then a spike in gas prices and the never-ending sovereign debt crisis in Europe created a summer
of setbacks.
MoreIndictment: Durham looted Fair Finance
December 24, 2011
Indianapolis financier Tim Durham was indicted on wire and securities fraud charges in March—the culmination of a federal
probe that began in 2009.
MorePolitical neophyte Ballard cruises to second term
December 24, 2011
A contentious battle for Indianapolis mayor culminated in a second term for Republican Mayor Greg Ballard, who won the race
with 51 percent of the vote. His Democratic challenger, Melina Kennedy, garnered 47 percent.
MoreCity backs string of high-profile real estate projects
December 24, 2011
The administration of Mayor Greg Ballard found its stride in the final year of its first four-year term, at least when it
comes to major publicly supported real estate projects.
MoreManning's neck injury sends Colts into tailspin
December 24, 2011
The Indianapolis Colts won their first game of the 2011 season on Dec. 18—nearly an entire year after they racked up
their last victory.
MoreBattle over right-to-work bill derails legislative session
December 24, 2011
Advancement of right-to-work legislation during this year’s legislative session caused Indiana House Democrats to flee
to Urbana, Ill., where they remained for 36 days in what became the longest walkout in Indiana history.
MoreGOP-controlled Legislature overhauls K-12 education
December 24, 2011
This year saw the most sweeping changes to public education since the approval of teachers’ unions in 1973.
MoreReal estate meltdown leaves developers reeling
December 24, 2011
It was another rough year for the real estate sector in 2011, as the homebuilder Estridge filed for bankruptcy, strip-center
specialist Broadbent struggled to hold onto its headquarters, and Centre Properties faced a $43 million foreclosure suit.
MoreSpate of Indiana firms lines up for IPOs
December 24, 2011
The highest-profile Hoosier initial public offering was staged by Angie’s List Inc., the online provider of consumer
reviews. The Indianapolis-based company raised $76 million by selling new shares, and existing stockholders raked in another
$31 million by selling some of their holdings.
MoreRolls-Royce relocates 2,500 jobs to downtown
December 24, 2011
The aircraft-engine maker will occupy Eli Lilly and Co.’s former Faris Campus on South Meridian Street, which is being
renamed the Rolls-Royce Meridian Center.
MoreOpenings launch new era for Indianapolis tourism
December 24, 2011
The $275 million Indiana Convention Center expansion was completed in January, and the 1,005-room JW Marriott opened the following
month.
MorePatent expirations up pressure on Lilly
December 24, 2011
Eli Lilly and Co. lost patent protection on its $5-billion-a-year best-seller Zyprexa in October, plunging the company into
the long-awaited zone of uncertainty that it calls “Years YZ.”
MoreLas Vegas calamity saps IndyCar momentum
December 24, 2011
IndyCar Series CEO Randy Bernard racked up a number of accomplishments early in 2011 but was buffeted by challenges late in
the year—most notably a crash at a Las Vegas race in October that left one driver dead and the future of the series
mired in uncertainty.
More2011 NEWSMAKER: Simon collects big raise, takes on Amazon.com
December 24, 2011
Simon Property Group Inc. signed an employment agreement with CEO David Simon that will keep him as head of the Indianapolis-based
company the next eight years.
More2011 NEWSMAKER: Melangton gears up for Indy's big game
December 24, 2011
Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee CEO Allison Melangton began 2011 with a trip to Dallas to see firsthand how the NFL
pulls off its big game.
More2011 NEWSMAKER: Daniels declines presidential bid
December 24, 2011
Supporters of Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels were disappointed when he announced May 22 that he would not seek the Republican
nomination for president.
More2011 NEWSMAKER: Eugene White in crosshairs as reformers target IPS
December 24, 2011
There’s a pitched battle under way in K-12 education as reform advocates and charter schools challenge traditional institutions
such as teachers’ unions and education schools.
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The basic idea of nice apartments with parking and retail is a good one, but this design seems overwhelmingly big/tall for Broad Ripple. The size could be disguised a bit with lots of big trees/landscaping, but the complex is too massive to blend in easily. That section of canal between College and Westfield will also need to be upgraded on both sides. Nice apartments facing onto a nice promenade with shade trees/plantings could bring together the canal towpath/Monon recreation, the outdoor seating at existing restaurants, and this project into something that upgrades the whole area. A plan for the whole stretch makes more sense than facing nice new housing onto what looks like a ditch. Is there a plan? Does the public have input? Who pays? The apartment idea seems to be reasonable, but Whole Foods is not a good idea for appropriate retail. Besides the store being physically too big, there are already Fresh Market at 54xCollege and Whole Foods in Nora for fancy groceries. Good Earth and Kroger are within walking distance of the Shell site. There are at least 7 grocery stores within a safe bike ride. Whole Foods would add nothing but traffic congestion. This design is on the right track, but there needs to be more work done to ensure that it blends in with and enhances the existing community. A project that large will set a tone for that whole part of town. It could be a real asset, but only if done right.