Developer plans $100M Sheridan theme park with 6-acre lake, tubing hill, ropes course
A Carmel-based developer plans to begin construction next month on SkyLake after the 126-acre project received rezoning approval Tuesday night.
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Town Council rejects plan for 350-plus homes in rural Zionsville
The plan for the Reserve at Union Woodlands was opposed by residents living in rural Zionsville and raised safety concerns from executives with the nearby Indianapolis Executive Airport.
Carmel City Council votes to investigate Christkindlmarkt situation
Additionally, councilors proposed an ordinance to give the legislative body more say in the appointments of people to the boards of nonprofit organizations tied to the city. And Mayor Sue Finkam introduced her plan for a new nonprofit umbrella organization.
Fire departments paying more for trucks that take longer to get
Cities and their fire departments are feeling the strain as post-pandemic wait times and costs for new fire trucks have shot up—due in part to industry consolidation.
Wawa reveals opening date for first Indianapolis-area store
Convenience store Wawa, which is set to open in Noblesville, offers built-to-order food such as hoagies and breakfast sandwiches, beverages, coffee drinks, and, in a majority of locations, gasoline.
Ex-Carmel Christkindlmarkt CEO’s resignation letter says she was ‘undermined’
Maria Adele Rosenfeld, whose last day leading Carmel Christkindlmarkt Inc. was Wednesday, had led the nonprofit since its founding in 2017.
People who park on trails, sidewalks in Carmel could face larger fines
The city of Carmel is looking to significantly increase fines given to drivers who park their vehicles in areas reserved for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Route changes to Whitestown Connector bus system to take effect in June
The Workforce Connector program was launched in 2015 to help people without reliable transportation get to their warehousing jobs in Plainfield and Whitestown.
Christkindlmarkt CEO resigns, former board chair sues Carmel mayor for defamation
The moves come after months of tension between market leadership and city officials who have raised concerns about the nonprofit’s finances.
New plan for West Fork District in Westfield features entertainment venue, town houses
Plans call for the entertainment venue to have duckpin bowling, laser tag, a bar, an arcade and a laser-projected dart game inside, and a ropes course and a 36-hole mini-golf course outside.
Sheridan, county spar over planned roadwork
Town leaders want to improve and widen a 2.2-mile stretch of West 236th Street from State Road 38 to just east of Six Points Road; they want the county to help with the financing.
Electric vehicle maker Rivian planning service center in Fishers
The facility would be the second Rivian service center in Indiana following one that opened in March in Fort Wayne.
Developer’s plan for 350-plus homes in rural Zionsville expected to face final test next month
A proposed 147-acre residential and commercial development continues to face opposition from nearby residents and Indianapolis Executive Airport officials.
Funding in question for food hall development near Monon in Carmel
Plans unveiled last year for Monon Square South called for a food hall, community gathering space, 45,000 square feet of office space, a 190-unit apartment building and a 602-space public parking garage.
Fishers passes rental home cap, while Carmel introduces its own
The Fishers City Council voted 9-0 to approve the proposed ordinance, which would cap the percentage of single-family rental houses. Meanwhile, Carmel began considering its own plan.
Q&A with Oliver Winery CEO Pat Brown about the company’s growth
“My goal is, let’s have another 50 years,” Brown said. “How do we set ourselves up to keep the foundation and build on it? And there’s another 50, 100 years in this business or more.”
Developer planning resort waterpark in Hamilton County
Developer Monarch Ventures LLC, which has submitted plans to build Skylake Adventure Park on 126 acres of agricultural land, expects the park to attract about 500,000 visitors per year.
Fishers City Council to hold public hearing on rental registration proposal
The plan calls for limiting the percentage of single-family rental units per subdivision to 10%, but it would grandfather in existing rentals.
Homebuilder planning 326 new houses in two Noblesville developments
Plans for communities proposed by M/I Homes of Indiana called MontClaire and Bending Branch were presented to members of the Noblesville City Council this week.
Carmel review panel praises Christkindlmarkt, but says event needs governance improvement
A committee charged with reviewing nonprofit organizations with ties to the city of Carmel discussed its latest findings Wednesday night after studying the governance and financial structures of the community’s beloved German-themed holiday market.