Property Lines turns one this week. We've reached 300 posts and more than 5,500 comments thanks to the participation
and support of a loyal group of readers. Thank you.To mark the occasion, let's take a look back at an exciting year for real estate news. What are the biggest stories in your mind? Is it the upcoming debut of Lucas Oil Stadium, the new airport or the selection of JW Marriott? Or were you more compelled by the ambitious visions for SoDo, Penn Centre and Venu?
Some of the year's towering proposals didn't materialize. And the future of the Market Square Arena site still is unclear as two proposals for redevelopment gather dust. But other projects are coming out of the ground. The transformation of Glendale is almost done, and Hamilton Town Center has opened its first stores. One Indiana Square is getting a new look, and new condo projects are sprouting downtown. Are you more excited by expansions for Dunkin Donuts and Spicy Pickle or by a new Fogo de Chão and a replacement for Dodd's Townhouse?
A final question: What stories will we be talking about this time next year?
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I find it difficult to pick a favorite topic, because all local develop[ment news is interesing to me. However, I am always particularly intersted in development (of any find) downtown and in the city proper.
Just to touch on one of the subjects you suggested above, I can not WAIT until Fogo de Chao opens up in downtown Indy. Folks, if you have not tried this place you are in for a treat. It will surely be unique in the city. It is a fun favorite of mine and my friends in L.A. I definitely recommend it.........
I am a lurker because I'm interested in what is going on, but not passionate about it. I have a Dunkin' Donuts budget rather than a Fogo de Chao budget, so I don't quite fit with the regular posters to this blog.
I work downtown and I often hear people wondering, What are they building over there? Huh?...more condos??
My coworkers thing I'm really connected because I know the answers.
Thanks, Cory, for making me look smart. The quality of this blog shows that you put a lot of time and effort into it.
I really enjoy reading all the comments. I live Northwest and work Northcentral, and am always interested in new eat spots that are out here in the hinterlands and on a beer budget. Most of the downtown dinner places are only for really special treats (like Fogo de Chao ) but it is nice to know what is available.
My observation is that Indy is definately different than most downtown areas, probably because it has essentially been rebuilt. Most city downtowns have lots of hole in the wall eateries and businesses, but as Urbanophile pointed out to me, the rents in our downtown are not conducive to that old-style.
Keep up the good work - it's great fun and very informative.....
For next year I'm most excited to watch the RCA dome destruction. Also want to see the new condo building next to McNiven's take form, the new apartment building by the canal, and the changes along E. Washington. Wondering if any more town homes will be built in Lockerbie Park by this time next year.
i am most exciting to hear about what might be for the msa site and curious to see if someone else will try to take over the venu proposal (since there is no way it is going to happen with premier behind it).
i am most excited to hear about what might be for the msa site and curious to see if someone else will try to take over the venu proposal (since there is no way it is going to happen with premier behind it).
Keep up the good work Cory. Dig deeper though on the banking stories though. I work for a bank in town that is rumored to be bought out. Most exciting story of the year? 2 words, Dunkin Donuts.
The real question: what does your boss think?
Thanks for all the small updates and large staory followings. IT helps me stay connected with the city and area more!
I'm most looking forward to the development surrounding the stadium and convention center on the south - southeast side of downtown. I think that is an area of the city where we'll see some drastic before & after transformations. And since I live in Broad Ripple -- I'm excited for the Glendale project and the Fresh Market at 54th/College. The zipper building downtown is looking great too! So many things happening here, how do you pick just one?