May 15, 2013
IBJ Staff and Associated PressLisa Freiman directed the opening of the Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park: 100 Acres in June 2010 at the Indianapolis
Museum of Art. and is credited with transforming the experience of contemporary art in Indianapolis.
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May 9, 2013
IBJ StaffSchool and fairgrounds officials announced the five-year deal on Thursday. Playing in the 74-year-old landmark will more than
quintuple seating capacity for Jaguar games.
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May 4, 2013
Anthony SchoettleThe surprising growth corresponds with the recent expansion of the Indiana Convention Center, and an explosion in the popularity
of The Food Network and chef-centric programming. But don't expect to make a mint.
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April 27, 2013
Anthony SchoettleEverything is on the table for consideration, says new Hulman & Co. CEO Mark Miles.
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April 27, 2013
A side-by-side comparison of the tourism and convention industries in Indianapolis and San Diego.
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April 27, 2013
Anthony SchoettleGreater consistency is expected to pay tourism dividends.
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April 27, 2013
Anthony SchoettleSome goals have been realized, while others are moving through the pipeline.
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April 27, 2013
Jonathon DayTourism and hospitality are often described as the invisible industry—the industry “hidden in plain sight.”
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April 17, 2013
Associated PressState lawmakers have given final approval to a two-year extension of regulations on temporary outdoor stage rigging developed
after the deadly Indiana State Fair stage collapse.
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April 16, 2013
Associated PressIndianapolis will increase security at upcoming events such as the 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and Komen Race for the Cure,
but spectators likely won't notice the changes, Troy Riggs said.
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April 16, 2013
Associated PressIndianapolis Motor Speedway officials and Indiana State Police feel good about their security plan for this year's Indy
500 and won't remove trash cans from the track in response to deadly blasts at the Boston Marathon.
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April 12, 2013
Associated PressA family legal battle and untimely deaths have drawn attention to Holiday World's owners in recent years. But it's business
as usual for those who run the Indiana theme park.
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April 4, 2013
Kathleen McLaughlinThe city recently signed a $555,750 contract with a local firm for design work on the Circle, leading to a two-year repaving
project with other improvements.
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April 3, 2013
IBJ StaffIndiana World Skating Academy, a fixture in downtown Indianapolis since 1987, plans to suspend operations of its two indoor
ice rinks at Pan Am Plaza this month and begin looking for a new location, the not-for-profit announced Wednesday.
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March 30, 2013
Lou HarryNeed some incentives to travel in-state for your next getaway? Looking for something new? Here’s a rundown of some of
what’s been added — or improved — on Indiana’s destinations menu.
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March 30, 2013
Lou HarryWith both the 2010 opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure and 2012’s
New Fantasyland expansion at Walt Disney World, families with theme-park inklings have even more reasons to visit —
or revisit — Orlando.
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March 30, 2013
Anthony SchoettleUSA Swimming’s decision to torpedo a bid to host the 2016 Olympic Swim Trials at Lucas Oil Stadium casts doubts on the
venue’s chances for future big-time, non-traditional events.
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March 28, 2013
The Statehouse FileThe Indiana House Ways and Means Committee postponed amendments and a vote on a gambling measures Wednesday after supporters
of the state’s horse-track casinos renewed their fight to get live dealers at their table games.
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March 25, 2013
Anthony SchoettleDowntown hoteliers are expecting a sellout this weekend, and ticket brokers are reporting a spike in ticket prices even though
Indiana University is playing elsewhere.
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March 19, 2013
IBJ StaffIndianapolis has been eliminated as a candidate to host the 2016 U.S. Olympic swimming trials at Lucas Oil Stadium. USA Swimming
told local leaders that the venue would be "challenging for creating an intimate swimming setting."
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March 18, 2013
Anthony SchoettleTicket brokers took a gut punch Sunday when NCAA officials announced that Indiana University would not be playing in the Midwest
Regional of the men's basketball tournament. Local tourism officials say the economic impact could drop $1.5 million.
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March 9, 2013
Kathleen McLaughlinIndianapolis police are keeping an eye on downtown valets, whose habit of blocking traffic lanes has prompted complaints.
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department issued a stern reminder to all valet operators on Jan. 31, the week after
the opening of The Alexander Hotel in CityWay at Delaware and South streets.
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March 4, 2013
Dan HumanThe museum said 19 full-time employees and two part-time employees will complete their employment Monday. Eight additional
vacant positions will not be filled.
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February 26, 2013
The air show was set for June 15-16 at Indianapolis Regional Airport near Mount Comfort east of Indianapolis. It has taken
place annually since 1996.
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February 21, 2013
Associated PressThe owner of the Hoosier Park racino in Anderson says it has officially purchased the bankrupt Indiana Grand and Downs in
Shelbyville for $500 million.
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So the Mayor adds another non value added layer to having a vehicle towed? Whereby the City Government RECIEVES AN ILLEGAL KICKBACK FROM A LGOISTICS COMPANY THAT SUBS THE WORK TO LOCAL TOW COMPANIES? What is the service the City performs for receiving the "tribute"? This is RICO!!!!! What a corrupt and unnecessary layer. What a dirtbag Mayor and his cronies.
Owner occupied housing. Clear enough?
So people think I am paranoid. It's from experience in dealing with puds requested by developers who make major donations themselves to representatives, have nice fund raisers for those running for office and hide through pac's. then there are the public relation firms. You will note some pr comments below. You there Clyde Lee? My opinion. Commercial along 421, great. Multifamily housing, terrible idea that will change the town. Senior condos or zero lot line homes west, great. I suggest keeping all entries to commercial areas at 421. All entries to owner occupied on sycamore. Will keep the traffic on sycamore down some. Two other things. You can't trust what will be there in 10 years. Steve builds quality stuff, but areas change over time. Look at the changes at the wall mart center at 86th and 421 over the last 10 years. Look at the apartments and neighborhoods behind St Vincent's. Raintree properties WILL decrease in value if commercial and multifamily goes in near. It has already been happening around the bridges area. The houses that have been sold recently are way below market. Several deals not closed due to the Illinois construction and the whole unsurety of the bridges. It's pretty simple, Zionsville will approve the whole thing because the city council has been groomed over a LONG period of time for this. I might even suggest some are in their position as a result of this.
Esta, do you have a dog in this fight? You seem to really want to knock anyone against this project. No, I didn't move to Indiana for the architecture. I moved here for that red barn in the field. The horses and fields of corn. A place that is NOT overdeveloped. There are plenty of nearby places in Indianapolis that could be REDEVELOPED instead.
RKW - OK, we get it, you're paranoid. The question is, are you paranoid enough? Greg - Yes, Pittman(s) is (are) at it again. They are developers, they build things. It's what they do. So when you go to work tomorrow, Greg, you're at it again too. Cliff - Really? You moved to Indiana for its progressive architecture? That's like moving to England for the cuisine. Zionsvillain - The house you moved to was once a field or woods. I'm willing to bet folks were upset when that ground was plowed under and a house was built. But I guess now that you are in, everything should stop? "My house was OK, but the next one is sprawl." SE Guy - Please don't paint us with such a wide brush. Most reasonable Zionsville residents welcome planned, measured development.