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City may borrow to pay Bisard litigants
February 2, 2013
Bond issue might cover $2.3 million owed to two people injured in 2010 crash involving officer.
MoreCity-County Council approves north-side TIF district
January 29, 2013
Kathleen McLaughlinA new redevelopment area will be created on the north side, as the Indianapolis City-County Council voted 23-5 Monday night
in favor of the North Midtown tax-increment finance district.
MoreCouncil OKs tax hikes on tickets, car rentals
January 28, 2013
IBJ StaffThe Indianapolis City-County Council on Monday night approved tax hikes to admissions to downtown events and on rental cars.
MoreIPL to install charging stations for Indianapolis fleet
January 28, 2013
Kathleen McLaughlinIndianapolis Power & Light Co. will install 26 vehicle-charging stations at three city locations to assist with Mayor
Greg Ballard's goal of converting the city fleet to gas alternatives by 2025.
MoreDowntown green space dedicated to former mayor Hudnut
January 25, 2013
Kathleen McLaughlinMayor Greg Ballard announced Friday that Capitol Commons will be rededicated in honor of William Hudnut, the Republican who
began the push to revitalize downtown during his four terms as mayor from 1976 to 1992.
MoreMahern wants council members to disclose free game tix
January 25, 2013
Kathleen McLaughlinThe Indianapolis City-County Council is poised to approve a huge increase in ticket taxes on professional sports, and one
council member wants to make sure those voting on the hike disclose the freebies they get for Pacers and Colts games.
MoreEx-councilor Bateman agrees to plead guilty to fraud charges
January 23, 2013
J.K. WallPaul C. Bateman Jr., a former Democrat city-county councilor, agreed to plead guilty Wednesday to 13 counts of money laundering
and wire fraud for his part in defrauding an Indianapolis physician of $1.7 million.
MoreFounder returning to lead city's environmental office
January 19, 2013
IBJ StaffAnna Jetmore-Vargas, who started the office in 2008, had most recently worked at the environmental consulting firm Kerameda
Inc.
MoreDemocrats alter City-County Council posts, GOP member steps down
January 12, 2013
John Barth replaces Brian Mahern, a fierce opponent of some of Mayor Ballard's policies, as council vice president.
MoreIndianapolis government workers in line for raises
January 12, 2013
The merit raises for non-union employees come as the city tries to trim expenses by 5 percent.
MoreFishers Town Council elects new leadership
January 8, 2013
The seven-member council chose John Weingardt as president and Pete Peterson as vice president. Weingardt replaces Scott Faultless,
who had been president since 2001.
MoreCity set to hike entertainment, visitor taxes
January 7, 2013
Kathleen McLaughlinIndianapolis City-County Council leaders have agreed to increase visitor and entertainment taxes to avoid what one councilor
called a drastic reduction in services.
MoreMayors organize to tackle regional issues
January 5, 2013
Kathleen McLaughlinThe leaders of 18 central Indiana cities and towns have formed a group that intends to address regional concerns, starting
with a proposed $1.3 billion, 10-year mass transit plan.
MoreCeladon plans $5.2M driver training center, 182 new jobs
January 2, 2013
Chris O'MalleyIndianapolis-based trucking carrier Celadon Group Inc. plans to build a $5.25 million driver-training center and add 182 workers
to its 633-employee local work force by 2016.
MoreBallard nixes new redistricting plan for Council
December 28, 2012
Kathleen McLaughlinIndianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard on Friday vetoed a City-County Council redistricting plan, likely setting the stage for a
lengthy court battle. He wants to stick with the lines drawn by Republicans in late 2011, before newly elected Democrats took
control.
MoreBloomington earns green distinction for city hall
December 28, 2012
Associated PressOther than bragging rights and a plaque on the wall, what's the value of energy and environmental design certification for
the city and taxpayers?
More2012 NEWSMAKER: Council Dem Mahern plays role of antagonist
December 28, 2012
IBJ StaffCity-County Council Vice President Brian Mahern emerged as the chief foe of Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard’s redevelopment
agenda.
MoreThree suspects charged in Richmond Hill explosion
December 21, 2012
IBJ Staff and Associated PressThe Marion County prosecutor says homeowner Monserrate Shirley, her boyfriend, Mark Leonard, and his brother, Bobby Leonard,
have been charged with multiple counts of felony murder and arson.
MoreFishers to kick in $8M toward new I-69 interchange
December 17, 2012
Anthony SchoettleThe Fishers Town Council voted Monday to spend $8 million in local funds toward construction of an Interstate 69 exit at 106th
Street that will cost an estimated $25 million to build.
MoreParks foundation gets $10M from Lilly Endowment
December 17, 2012
IBJ StaffThe Indianapolis Parks Foundation has received a record-setting $10 million grant from the Lilly Endowment to upgrade 13 parks
in Marion County, the foundation announced Monday.
MoreJohnson County officials repeal public smoking ordinance
December 13, 2012
Associated PressJohnson County commissioners voted unanimously this week to repeal a tough new public smoking ordinance less than a month
before it was scheduled to go into effect.
MoreCity unveils plan to convert vehicle fleet from gas, diesel
December 12, 2012
IBJ Staff and Associated PressMayor Greg Ballard outlined plans to shift the city's fleet of cars, heavy trucks and even police cruisers to a mix of electricity
and natural gas by 2025.
MoreCIB to consider 1-year extension with Pacers, source says
December 10, 2012
Kathleen McLaughlinThe Capital Improvement Board of Marion County is expected to seek a one-year extension of its current lease deal with Pacers
Sports & Entertainment, according to a former board member and current Indianapolis city-county councilor.
MoreFace-lift nearly complete at Eagle Creek golf courses
December 7, 2012
Kathleen McLaughlinEagle Creek Golf Club received a long-awaited face-lift this year under a contract that will rescue the city from most of
its expenses stemming from the previous operator’s loan default.
MoreMayor reaches preliminary pact with police, firefighter unions
December 4, 2012
J.K. WallAfter saying in August he would revoke raises for police officers and firefighters, Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard has agreed
in principal to a new contract that would delay a 3 percent salary hike by six months.
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First, let me say that I love the idea of communities being self-sufficient and people in the community not needing cars, living, working and shopping all in their neighborhood. To sum it up; I love good urban planning and hate urban sprawl. However, there are two reasons that I am against this development. First, this building doesn't fit. Density can occur in Ripple by building up top the street and better use of land. The scale of this project should be downtown. Secondly, I would be willing to bet that if a whole foods in Ripple is built, the Nora store would be closed. Here's my reasoning. The Nora Whole Foods expansion plans have been put on hold. I'm guessing they are waiting to see what happens with the Ripple proposal. Communities next to each other should work together to end sprawl and not work against each other and take other neighbors assets. Develop something both communities can be proud of and will attract more development and density. There's my soap box for the day.
My apologies, Lou - it was the Indy Star that printed cost for entertaining "celebrities" during Indy 500. Sorry for confusing the always timely IBJ with Indy's Gannett reprint news source.
That's fine if you want a grocery store that has festivals and live music. I guess with the prices they charge, they can afford to host such activities. As for me, I choose to spend my money more wisely and if I want to go to a festival or a concert, I will pay for that separately - not through my grocery bill.
TIF is not just to attract development but to attract a higher use for that development. Carmel wisely is using TIF for numerous public parking garages. Asphalt seas of parking pay little taxes and bring even less value to a commercial area. Also density is what is going to save Indy and Broad Ripple. The days of trying to compete with burbs are long gone.
The Prestige was an awesome movie.