The changing face of Indy’s malls
Local malls and shopping centers are continuing to grapple with the decline in brick-and-mortar retail demand by trying to reinvent themselves with a focus on amenities.
Mickey Shuey
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Lagging business travel delays adding international flights at IND
Indianapolis Airport Authority officials are looking to 2023 and 2024, with a focus on renewing the nonstop flight to Paris and possibly other international destinations.
NCAA first round draws sizable crowds to downtown Indianapolis
The four games played in downtown Indianapolis on Thursday drew about 32,610 total spectators throughout the day, split between afternoon and evening sessions that each featured two contests.
Ticket prices on secondary market lower than usual for NCAA games in Indianapolis
The early-round NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament games, which will be played Thursday afternoon and evening and on Saturday, are expected to lure up to 40,000 people to Indianapolis.
Walmart ‘still in evaluation process’ after Plainfield facility fire
Until the company determines whether or not the massive distribution building can be salvaged, Walmart will rely on its other 45 or so e-commerce fulfillment centers across the United States to complete orders.
Sweets & Snacks Expo to take place in Indy six more times over next decade
The National Confectioners Association said Tuesday that the show will rotate between Indianapolis and Las Vegas starting in 2024, moving from Chicago where it has been held since 1997.
Local developers planning $60M apartment, retail project on Cultural Trail in Fountain Square
The site of a one-story, nondescript building in Fountain Square used sparingly for local White Castle operations soon could house a five-story building with nearly 200 apartments and six street-level storefronts.
Spot Freight plans to add 200 workers, expand office space
With its growing staff, Indianapolis-based logistics firm Spot Freight plans to expand into the recently-renovated Capital Center.
City ponders coordinating redevelopment of multiple downtown sites
Roughly 17-1/2 acres of city-owned property in various stages of the redevelopment process have developers chomping at the bit to make their mark on the city’s skyline.
Legends Day concert moving from IMS to White River State Park
This year’s Legends Day concert on May 28—the day before the Indianapolis 500—is set to feature a big name in country music, but fans interested in catching the show won’t be making their way to Indianapolis Motor Speedway as usual.
Developer of timber-built office project in Broad Ripple seeks abatement
The project would occupy four parcels between 6407 and 6419 Ferguson St., which are occupied by four residential-style buildings that have housed short-term rentals and small businesses.
IU athletes gain avenue to use NIL to support not-for-profit groups
Hoosiers For Good Inc. plans to partner with dozens of organizations across the state and help them connect with “community-minded athletes” at Indiana University to amplify fundraising, awareness and volunteerism efforts.
King Cole hotel development could get $8M in city incentives
City officials plan to create an economic development area in the coming months for the Motto-branded hotel, which is being developed in the the historic King Cole building by Chicago-based Gettys Group for about $48.5 million.
Tony Stewart’s home, 415-acre hunting getaway, on market for $30M
The racing legend’s property in central Indiana includes a 20,000-square-foot luxury log-built house with an adjacent nine-acre lake.
Citimark plans $18M revamp of former HHGregg HQ for logistics uses
And because the property fronts the busy East 96th Street commercial corridor, the developer is also exploring options for retail outlots on the north end.
Esports is exploding. Can Indianapolis capitalize?
Both the city and state could become players in the emerging billion-dollar worldwide industry.
Philly-based sports betting exchange eyes 2023 launch in Indiana
Sporttrade Inc. offers users a betting exchange through which they can trade sports bets as if they were stocks.
NFL to allow thousands of fans into Lucas Oil Stadium for scouting combine
The NFL will offer free admission for its primetime activities at Lucas Oil Stadium, with seating in the 100 and 200 levels—the areas closest to the field. It’s a marked shift in strategy after decades of limiting public access to much of the event.
Indy-based developer in home stretch of $250M industrial project in Whitestown
About three years after first breaking ground, Indianapolis-based Strategic Capital Partners LLC has already brought to market about two-thirds of the 80-acre project, known as 65Commerce Park.
Should Indy try for another Super Bowl?
For now, the groups responsible for bringing the Super Bowl to Indianapolis in 2012 have their sights set on two other NFL attention-grabbers: the scouting combine and the draft.