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Traveling Indiana? Here's a look at what's new and improved
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.
MoreREVIEW: Walt Disney World, Universal Studios revisited
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.
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.
MoreCar-rental companies say higher tax will hurt locals, too
January 8, 2013
Scott OlsonIndianapolis is poised to raise its tax on car rentals, drawing the ire of the auto-rental industry. Though local politicians
routinely say such taxes hurt only visitors, more than half of car rentals are actually local, industry figures show.
MoreTRAVEL: For best experience, go with no reservations
December 29, 2012
Frank BasileLike most of our trips, the only reservations we made were for the flights.
MoreChurchill Downs targets Indy market with Derby trips
December 21, 2012
Anthony SchoettleIn May, Churchill Downs will roll out its Derby Experiences travel package in the Indianapolis and Chicago markets—using
luxury buses to shuttle horse racing fans to and from May's Kentucky Derby for the first time.
MorePotential of higher car rental taxes drawing fire
December 10, 2012
Associated PressPeople who come to Indianapolis for business, ball games or other reasons could pay more for their visits if local officials
decide to raise taxes on car rentals and professional sports tickets early next year.
MoreTourism generated $4B for city last year, study says
December 6, 2012
A study released Thursday says the tourism industry in Indianapolis had an economic impact of nearly $4 billion in 2011, a
10-percent increase from the previous year.
MoreShortage of nonstop flights imperils convention biz
October 20, 2012
Anthony SchoettleIndianapolis’ dwindling number of nonstop flights—especially to the West Coast—threatens to stunt the city’s
convention business just as officials are marketing the expansion of the Indiana Convention Center and downtown’s hotel
market.
MoreReport: Indy visitors pay high taxes for travel
October 3, 2012
Associated PressVisitors pay among the highest travel taxes in the nation when they come to Indianapolis — 17 percent on hotel rates,
15 percent on rental cars and 9 percent on meals.
MoreHamilton County hotels report stronger occupancy
August 14, 2012
Helped in part by the Super Bowl, the county's occupancy rate increased 8.4 percent, to 63 percent, compared with the first
six months of 2011, according to a report by Tennessee-based Smith Travel Research.
MoreTRAVEL: Learning about roots makes Sicilian sojourn worthwhile
April 28, 2012
Frank BasileThe only information we had about my ancestral family on my father’s side was a baptismal certificate for my paternal
grandmother. It said she was baptized in a town called Alia.
MoreSuper Celebration site turnout less than expected
February 7, 2012
Scott OlsonOutlying communities say they saw steady ridership on free shuttles heading to and from downtown Indianapolis, but the sites
received fewer Super Bowl visitors than expected.
MoreIndianapolis cleans up after 1.1M Super Bowl guests
February 6, 2012
Scott OlsonMore than 1.1 million people visited Super Bowl Village in downtown Indianapolis during its 10-day run, far outpacing expectations
by host committee leaders.
MoreFans encountering smooth departures at airport
February 6, 2012
Kathleen McLaughlinThe most congested area of Indianapolis International Airport Monday morning may have been the Lids souvenir stand at the
center of the food court.
MoreTravel club startup patterned after Ambassadair trying to raise $5 million
February 4, 2012
Chris O'MalleyA former employee of Ambassadair travel club is trying to raise $5.3 million to finance the first six months of a business
created in its image.
MoreIndy airport helping city make strong first impressions
January 30, 2012
Cory SchoutenThe Indianapolis International Airport Authority and Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee know impressions begin when people
arrive in the city and continue to be formed when they depart.
MoreTRAVEL: Surprise! Carmel has turned into a place I'd like to visit
January 28, 2012
Frank BasileOver the past few months, we’ve fallen in love with a charming city just a few miles north of our Indianapolis home.
MoreSuper Bowl matchup ‘touchdown’ for city, experts say
January 23, 2012
Scott OlsonThe game will be a sellout no matter which teams are playing. But a showdown between the New England Patriots and New York
Giants is particularly intriguing from an economic impact standpoint.
MoreMegabus adds Indianapolis service to Nashville
January 21, 2012
IBJ StaffThe Music City route begins March 14. Previously available routes travel to Chicago, Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio.
MoreIndy tourism officials launch Super Bowl ad campaign
January 5, 2012
Anthony SchoettleThe Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association has launched a 25-day, $100,000 ad campaign to lure visitors to the city
in the days leading up to the Super Bowl. The campaign targets the Chicago, Cincinnati and Louisville markets.
MoreCity tourism generated $3.6B in 2010, study says
December 14, 2011
An Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association study shows the amount of tourism dollars last year increased by $120 million
from 2009. The city also attracted more visitors in 2010.
MoreHigh-profile art at airport removed for video wall
November 29, 2011
IBJ StaffSponsors will pay for a controversial video-art installment that is replacing a prominent artwork on the bulkhead above the
main escalator at Indianapolis International Airport.
MoreTRAVEL: Gambling on wedded bliss in Las Vegas
October 29, 2011
Frank BasileWe did not want a traditional wedding. So we went to the traditional home of non-traditional nuptials.
MoreLocal tech firm owner makes most of flexibility
October 22, 2011
Andrea Muirragui DavisAbout a year ago, Jon Arnold shuttered his technology firm’s office in Irvington, but not his company. He and his two
employees now rely on technology to keep the company thriving as Arnold and his family spend a year traveling the country
in a recreational vehicle.
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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.