IPS could shed more property to cut costs, boost efficiency
The district next month plans to issue a request for proposals for a comprehensive study of all 71 of its schools and other buildings.
Mickey Shuey
Articles
Former site of downtown bar could become office, apartment project
A group of local investors is considering adding two floors to the former home of The Varsity Lounge, which dated back to the 1940s.
Wind energy conference blowing into Indianapolis in 2021
The American Wind Energy Association’s CleanPower conference and trade show will run from June 7-10, 2021, at the Indiana Convention Center. It will be the first time the event is hosted by Indianapolis.
Partners in Tru by Hilton hotel project file suit, allege unpaid development fees
The lawsuit says the men reached an oral agreement in late May 2017 to split the anticipated $1 million development fee evenly, four ways.
Housing developer Litz & Eaton splits amid financial questions, client lawsuit
The breakup of the residential broker and homebuilder—who have worked together since 2010 and had several more projects in the pipeline—occurred in June.
Lockerbie hardware store eyeing new location along North Penn downtown
Fusek’s True Value hopes to stretch its footprint and add a garden center at the new location while exiting a block bought by a local developer in recent years.
Gen Con draws nearly 70,000 to Indianapolis, event officials say
The event, which has been hosted by the city since 2003, broke its records for exhibitors, total ticketed events, and for sales of four-day and Sunday badges.
City to repurpose some public golf courses
Indy Parks is grappling with the future of its 13 courses based on declining revenue and interest, and millions of dollars in eventual facility upgrades.
Scannell planning to build $14.5M distribution facility for PepsiCo
The 200,000-square-foot southeast-side project would be constructed for PepsiCo subsidiary P-America LLC, which has multiple facilities around Indianapolis.
City to close key Market Street block for eight-month, $6M revamp
The complete overhaul of the street will include a raised pedestrian crossing between entrances for the City-County Building and the City Market.
Target no longer eyeing Circle Centre for downtown store, sources say
With Target out of the picture, the ground floor of the former Carson’s space in Circle Centre will be marketed to multiple retail, restaurant and entertainment tenants, sources said.
Indians announce naming-rights partner for new club space
The 4,500-square-foot club, to be constructed between the 2019 and 2020 seasons as part of $8.3 million in Victory Field improvements, will be sponsored by Indianapolis-based Elements Financial Federal Credit Union.
Local racing exec named president of vintage sportscar group
Matt Breeden was chosen to oversee the SVRA’s day-to-day operations, including finances, event management and member relations.
UPDATE: Children’s Museum to demolish former apartment, Salvation Army buildings
A plan to demolish the 91-year-old Drake apartment building and former divisional Salvation Army headquarters will require zoning approval, the city said Wednesday.
Ratio merging with Denver-based architectural firm
Indianapolis-based Ratio Architects Inc., the city’s largest architectural firm, announced Tuesday that it was merging with Denver-based Humphries Poli Architects.
Owners of McCordsville winery buy downtown Indianapolis buildings
The Cook family is holding its cards close to its vest, saying only that it’s “excited to expand operations of (its) businesses to the downtown Indianapolis territory.”
Developers resume plans for $50M, dual-branded hotel on South Meridian Street
Merrillville-based White Lodging and Indianapolis-based REI plan to construct a seven-story, 206-room hotel after putting it on hold earlier this year over concerns about the Pan Am Plaza development.
‘Elevator Hill,’ former Angie’s List campus, on the rise
The owners of the 18-acre former Angie’s List campus just east of downtown are relying on a promise of lower rent, connectivity with downtown, and the potential for future nearby development to draw tenants.
Greenwood apartment complex sold to out-of-state investors for $40M
Copper Chase, one of the largest apartment complexes in Greenwood, received nearly 20 offers, including several from companies looking to make their first foray into the Indianapolis multifamily housing market.
West Elm hotel no longer part of Bottleworks development
Plans to open a West Elm hotel in the Bottleworks District have been scrapped, but the developer says it still intends to include a hotel in the massive redevelopment project on Mass Ave.