Carmel City Council passes anti-discrimination ordinance
The Carmel City Council approved a human rights ordinance with a 4-3 vote Monday night after hearing about two hours of divided public testimony.
Lindsey Erdody
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Sneak peek: A look inside Carmel’s new Market District grocery store
Debuting Wednesday, the 120,000-square-foot store emphasizes prepared foods, even offering a cafe and full-service restaurant.
Eleven Fifty leasing space in new Launch Fishers building
The coding academy and consulting firm has agreed to lease 2,742 square feet of space for one year at the new Launch Fishers facility at 12175 Visionary Way.
Zionsville operating budget shows 4.5-percent decrease in 2016
The Zionsville Town Council will discuss the 2016 budget when it meets Monday night.
Wood Wind Golf Club could close by end of 2015
Cohoat and O’Neal Management Corp., which has operated the club for five years, sent an email to various customers saying the company’s lease had not been renewed for 2016.
Farm family near Grand Park adapted to encroaching development
Craig Wood has spent most of his 60 years on 191st Street in Westfield, living and working on his family farm. For most of that time, the adjacent land has been other houses and farm fields, but that all changed on Nov. 18, 2011, when construction on Grand Park Sports Campus began.
Whitestown, Zionsville pay $500K-plus in legal fees
The contentious case, which involves whether Zionsville has the authority to reorganize with Perry Township, has been through two courts and now is pending before the Indiana Supreme Court.
Boone County thirsty for a brewery
Ben Worrell, business development manager with the Boone County Economic Development Corporation, told the Zionsville Redevelopment Commission that the county hasn’t been home to a brewery since 1874.
Online car dealer to spend $13.5M to open Whitestown center
New York City-based Vroom plans to lease the vacant 500,000-square-foot former Subaru of America building off Indianapolis Road to the west of Interstate 65. The company hopes to hire 220 employees by 2024.
Fishers Sports Pavilion project struggles to secure financing
Nearly six months ago, Mayor Scott Fadness announced plans for the $76.4 million Fishers Sports Pavilion. But the project has yet to receive final approval as Fadness remains adamant that financing be secure before the council takes action.
Market District opening Oct. 7 in Carmel
The 125,000-square-foot Market District is located at 11505 N. Illinois St. within the $100 million development called The Bridges that already features a CVS Pharmacy and retail building on the north side of the property.
The Interview Issue: Steve Pittman
The Hamilton County developer says real estate is a “very competitive” and “very entrepreneurial” pursuit.
The Interview Issue: Jeff Papa
Papa is the mayor of Zionsville and chief of staff for the Indiana Senate but that’s not all. He’s also served as a non-governmental observer of hearings at Guantanamo Bay and launched an orphanage in Nepal—all while working to earn his doctorate.
The Interview Issue: Cindy Simon Skjodt
The philanthropist says she’s picky about what she gets involved with—and therefore she’s never regretted a project or program she’s contributed to.
Hamilton County not-for-profit pursuing $7.8M project in Sheridan
Hamilton County Area Neighborhood Development is planning to renovate the historic Adams Township School in Sheridan into an affordable housing community.
State high court hears arguments in Zionsville merger case
Most of the discussion at the hearing centered on whether Zionsville is adjacent to Perry Township, which is required under state law when governing bodies merge.
Westfield prepares $34M budget for next year
The plan assumes tax rates will be about the same, which means the bill for a home assessed at $250,000 would be roughly $1,900.
Carmel’s 2016 budget tops $125M
Carmel City Council introduced the 2016 budget Monday night, but most of the discussion on the more than $125 million proposal hasn’t happened yet.
Roundup: Northside Nights returns, burger restaurants open in Westfield, Fishers
Northside Nights runs through Oct. 4, Smashburger opens Sept. 30 in Westfield and Flamme Burger is now open in Fishers.
Carmel City Council delays vote on anti-discrimination ordinance
City Council finance committee chairwoman Luci Snyder kept the ordinance in committee after a hearing last week. Council president Rick Sharp tried to override that decision Monday night and allow the full council to discuss it, but didn’t have enough support.