Pacers, CIB talks could extend beyond legislative deadline
The president of the Capital Improvement Board said negotiations on a 25-year deal with the Indiana Pacers are progressing, but a final pact is likely months away.
Mickey Shuey
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Daredevil Brewing Co. to open taproom at Bottleworks District
Daredevil, named the state’s Brewery of the Year in 2017 and 2018, has lined up space in the Garage Food Hall at the Bottleworks District on Mass Ave, developer Hendricks Commercial Properties announced Tuesday.
Dilapidated Castleton hotel to be revamped as senior ‘resort’ community
The developer behind the $5.4 million plan to convert Castleton Extended Stay into senior living units is seeking a three-year tax break on the project.
Upgrades by city, Indiana Repertory Theatre boost future of iconic building
The Indiana Theatre building, which opened in 1927 as a movie palace topped with a ballroom, had been in need of TLC for years.
NFL Combine could ink new Indy extension deal later this year
The five-day NFL Combine has been hosted in Indianapolis since 1987, and efforts are underway to ensure the showcase calls the city home for the next several years.
Developer plans $30M apartment project at former college site downtown
Milhaus’ 175-unit project, dubbed The Grid, will also include a 180-space parking garage and an enclosed outdoor courtyard with kitchen and lounge areas.
Planned 800-room convention center hotel would carry ritzy, new Hilton flag
Hilton selected Indianapolis as one of three markets for its new Signia line. The hotel is a key component of efforts to beef up downtown’s capacity to host large events and conventions.
‘Comparing apples to bicycles’: Indy Eleven criticizes state-backed study of stadium plans
The fiscal impact statements differs greatly from a team-backed, independent study conducted in an effort to sway lawmakers.
Mixed-use project planned for Speedway’s main drag
A Fishers-based developer is planning two buildings with retail storefronts, office space and condos that could draft on Main Street’s recent momentum.
Telecom equipment, services firm laying off 300 workers
KGP Telecommunications LLC says a major customer recently reduced its business with the firm, necessitating the layoffs at two Warsaw facilities.
Columbia Club launches $3M campaign for interior, rooftop revamp
The private club has been ensconced in its current home on Monument Circle since 1925. The high-end upgrades to its interior and amenities, including a wine vault and co-working space, are aimed in part at attracting new—and younger—members.
Fishers firm buys Joe’s Crab Shack site in Clearwater with plans for new HQ
A real estate developer has purchased the former site of the seafood eatery and applied for a property tax break from the city of Indianapolis on its planned $1.6 million renovation.
Panel pitches overhauls of Irvington properties, but without owner input
The out-of-town group hired by the city has suggested pursuing some big ideas for mixed-use and recreational developments, but it hasn’t talked with the owners of the properties in question.
Developer seeks OK for 16-story addition to historic downtown tower
The owner of a historic downtown office building that’s being redeveloped into a hotel is seeking city approval to build a towering addition that would replace most of an adjacent 96-year-old building.
Once a pioneer, Indiana Sports Corp. now faces stiff competition from other cities
With a big assist from the Indiana Sports Corp., Indianapolis has had quite a run, hosting more than 450 sporting events over four decades, including a Super Bowl, seven NCAA men’s basketball Final Fours and dozens of amateur world championships.
Pacers roll out hat-knitting initiative ahead of 2021 NBA All-Star events
The Nothing But Knit campaign is the first community initiative tied to the 2021 NBA All-Star Game, and aims to collect up to 5,000 knitted beanies for distribution to volunteers, hospitality workers, players and league officials.
Bill transforming state tourism office clears hurdle in Statehouse
The proposal would turn the Office of Tourism Development into the Indiana Destination Development Corp., a quasi-governmental group that could accept funding from tourism organizations.
City hires national group to study new uses for troubled Irvington sites
The struggling Irvington Plaza retail center and vacant Ford/Visteon manufacturing site are among the neighborhood’s biggest dormant spots and redevelopment opportunities.
Colts players trade cleats, pads for textbooks, course work
Dozens of players in the NFL—including three from the Indianapolis Colts—are hitting the books this offseason—and are being motivated by the league to do so.
City seeks walkability, better flow in Castleton
Castleton remains central Indiana’s most expansive retail corridor, but does its retail focus—and its car-centric layout—suggest trouble lies ahead?