Whitestown, Westfield rank as state’s fastest-growing communities
Meanwhile, in terms of sheer numbers, three Hamilton County cities were among the top five Indiana communities in adding residents last year.
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As Grand Park turns 5, Westfield says its big bet on youth sports complex is paying off
City officials say Grand Park is just starting to show its full promise, and they’re hopeful the TIF district generates enough revenue by 2023 to fully cover Grand Park’s debt payments.
Carmel to take legal action against Lucas Estate in party controversy
Forrest and Charlotte Lucas have continued to host not-for-profit events and what they say are private weddings at their West 116th Street property, despite being turned down for a zoning variance by the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals in 2017.
Carmel’s Midtown Plaza opens Friday; Chuy’s and Cake Bake Shop coming in July
The plaza adjacent to the expanded Monon Greenway is designed as a playground for adults and kids. Also this week: Plans for a new Little League Central Region headquarters move ahead in Whitestown; PTS Diagnostics opens its new HQ.
New council in Westfield might curtail spending
A dramatic shakeup of the Westfield City Council could result in more scrutiny of development proposals that are part of Mayor Andy Cook’s vision for the growing city.
Q&A with Kai Chuck, Westfield’s director of global strategy and business development
Chuck has more than a decade of experience working in international economic development.
NinjaZone leaving Grand Park, but not Westfield
The company that operates the youth sports program and a nearby gymnastics facility plans to build a new space for NinjaZone close to the massive sports complex.
Westfield set to pay Grand Park tenant $625,000 over lease dispute
The city of Westfield has quietly used its Grand Junction tax increment financing fund to begin settling a lease disagreement with NinjaZone, which comes after the inaugural Colts Camp at Grand Park last summer took over the events center because of inclement weather.
South Bend Chocolate Co. to open location in Carmel
South Bend Chocolate Co. is set to open one of its Chocolate Cafes in space that formerly housed a tattoo parlor and a convenience store.
Primanti Bros. quietly closes its Noblesville restaurant
The Pittsburgh-based chain, which is known for putting french fries on its sandwiches, entered the Indiana market in 2016 with the location near Hamilton Town Center.
Most incumbents hold onto offices in Boone County primary
Lebanon Mayor Matt Gentry, the only Boone County mayor who faced a primary challenge, beat two opponents to take the party’s nomination for the November election.
Fishers Mayor Fadness says win is vindication of city’s efforts to grow, develop
In Fishers’ contested city council races, incumbents endorsed by Mayor Scott Fadness prevailed.
Carmel Mayor Brainard fends off challenge while a longtime Carmel councilor loses
Mayor Jim Brainard received 56% of the GOP primary vote, while his challenger Fred Glynn garnered 44%. The race had turned ugly in recent weeks.
Hamilton County firms jump into $1B Purdue project
Old Town Design Group, J.C. Hart and Browning Investments will build the massive development’s residential components, including luxury apartments, condos, townhouses and single-family homes.
Early voting up in Marion County, but even more so in Hamilton County
In Hamilton County, the increase is likely tied in part to some interesting GOP primary battles. In Marion County, voters could choose to vote early at any of three different polling sites for the first time in a decade. Polls are open Tuesday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Zionsville Town Council deadlocks on controversial apartment project
With one member absent, the Zionsville Town Council voted 3-3 on a proposal by JC Hart to build a $40 million apartment community near the town’s downtown village.
Area mayoral races top ballots in Tuesday’s primary election
Incumbent Indy Mayor Joe Hogsett and GOP challenger Jim Merritt are expected to win their parties’ nominations easily. Meanwhile in Fishers and Carmel, incumbents are fending off primary challenges.
Carmel receives eight development proposals for PNC Bank site
Henry Mestetsky, director of the Carmel Redevelopment Commission, told IBJ on Tuesday that the overwhelming response to the RFP was rare.
Zionsville neighbors battle village proposal—again
But the mixed-use project called Sycamore Flats, filed by Carmel-based J.C. Hart Development, appears to have more momentum than past proposals opponents or local officials rejected.
Two more medical facilities planned for Carmel
One would be a Riverview Health ER and urgent care; the other would be an Indianapolis Rehabilitation Institute.