Colts ask to tear down building to create more surface parking
The team now owns at least 102 parcels exceeding 12.3 acres south of McCarty Street and north of Interstate 70.
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Google officially withdraws plans for data center in Franklin Township
The request comes less than two weeks after the company informed the City-County Council that it intended to withdraw its proposal amid intense pushback from neighbors and some city leaders.
Owner of former Chef JJ’s Downtown restaurant lists building for $2.1M
Zoning changes or modifications to the building—including demolition—would require approval from the Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission.
McCordsville sues Daniel’s Vineyard, alleges breach of development contract
The lawsuit alleges the business has failed to meet architectural standards for its primary building, which was originally built to be a storage barn.
Downtown advocacy group rebrands, releases report findings
About 66% of respondents to the newly-named Downtown Indy Alliance’s annual survey said downtown is better than it was five years ago.
IndyGo planning new bus docking bays by Carson Transit Center, eliminating street parking
The canopied platform for rapid-transit buses along East Washington Street will be long enough to accommodate two 60-foot articulated buses.
Noblesville lands USA Gymnastics headquarters, training facility
The national sports governing body, which has been based in Indianapolis since 1983, could move to the new facility by the end of 2028.
NCAA, Indiana Sports Corp., IBJ to honor Jim Morris during 2026 Final Four
The Be Better Campaign will celebrate professionals who promote personal growth, civic pride and mentorship in the same way Morris did, including through his work with the Indiana Pacers.
Huse Culinary could temporarily move downtown restaurant during Circle Centre redevelopment
Hendricks Commercial Properties wants to build an upscale hotel where Harry & Izzy’s now operates as part of the planned $600 million redevelopment of Circle Centre over the next decade.
City bailout keeps plan alive for Gold Building
A city commission is backing the Hogsett administration’s effort to salvage the long-planned redevelopment of the Gold Building downtown, which for months has been hampered by financial challenges that nearly derailed it.
Arrow McLaren seeking tax breaks on $30M headquarters project
Arrow McLaren expects to make a total investment of $30 million in its new home at 7615 Zionsville Road and is seeking city and state incentives to help reduce the cost of the project.
Commission unanimously approves $18M bailout for Gold Building developers
IBJ reported earlier this week that the developers faced foreclosure on the Gold Building and its two adjacent properties without the loan.
Owners of east-side industrial park seeking $8.8M tax break on $125M expansion
The project would fill out the rest of the available land in Thunderbird Commerce Park, which is situated on the former site of the Ford Visteon Plant.
City to consider $18M bailout loan to keep delayed Gold Building redevelopment afloat
The Gold Building conversion at 151 N. Delaware St. is expected to replace 400,000 square feet of office space with more than 350 apartments and nearly 8,000 square feet of ground-floor retail.
Indianapolis rugby group aims to score big as World Cup nears
While rugby faces an uphill climb for relevancy within America’s cultural zeitgeist, some Indianapolis leaders are optimistic the city could become a hub for the sport by the time the U.S. hosts the men’s World Cup in 2031.
What to know about Google’s proposed billion-dollar data center project
With the City-County Council approaching a Sept. 22 public hearing over the 467-acre project, IBJ looked into many of the questions being asked about the controversial development.
Local sports leaders highlight final day of TEDSports conference
The event’s final day featured participation from a roster of local sports figures, including former Fever star Tamika Catchings and Colts owner Kalen Jackson.
Arts Council, firm redeveloping Circle Centre considering next steps for Artsgarden
Among the options on the table are renovating the 30-year-old elevated event venue, rebuilding it or even relocating it to another intersection downtown.
TEDSports to take center stage in Indianapolis this week
The three-day conference that starts Tuesday evening will feature more than two dozen presentations, panels and breakout sessions, with executives from World Wrestling Entertainment Inc., Google, the NFL, the Indianapolis Colts and video game company Riot Games among those scheduled to speak.
Crane bay structure at former GM stamping plant site under demolition, plans for event pavilion scrapped
Retention of the crane bay structure had long been considered an integral part of the stamping plant redevelopment by neighbors and city leaders.