Indy homelessness providers delay winter plan, citing warmer weather patterns
Indianapolis won’t open up additional shelter space intended to house people during cold-weather months until Dec. 1 this year, a month later than usual.
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Archaeologists complete excavation for planned Henry Street bridge
The total number of grave shafts found on the former cemetery site was about 2.5 times the initial estimate by the city. Construction on the $40 million Henry Street Bridge can now continue, but archaeological work on the remains is far from over.
Irvington could become site of city’s first DORA
Designated outdoor refreshment areas, or DORAs, have been widely established across the state since a law creating them was passed in 2023. But Indianapolis doesn’t yet have one.
Homebuilders hope new fees yield quicker approvals
The Department of Business and Neighborhood Services will more than double the cost for some permits next year, including those for building a new home or commercial structure in Indianapolis.
Indianapolis launches cash-assistance fund for expectant mothers
Using more than $2 million in philanthropic funding, 100 pregnant women in the city’s poorest ZIP codes will be given monthly cash-assistance allocations.
Metrobloks seeks rezoning for $500M Martindale-Brightwood data center on 14 acres
The rezoning application to the Department of Metropolitan Development shows that Los Angeles-based Metrobloks intends to build two large buildings, a pocket park and a power substation on a 13.68-acre parcel.
City leaders direct $1M toward food banks to offset possible SNAP loss
City leaders, local companies and food banks have teamed up to create a $1 million-plus partnership and fundraising push to help more than 200 food pantries in Indianapolis.
City hosts groundbreaking for low-barrier shelter expected to open in 2027
The project is being funded through a $12 million commitment from the city along with $20 million approved by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority.
Is Washington Square Mall for sale? Here’s what the owner says.
Vijay Kumar Vemulapalli, principal of Washington Square owner Durga Property Holdings, said he thinks the city of Indianapolis is issuing code violations in an attempt to force him to sell the property.
City-County Council leaders seek third-party review for city HR complaints
Council leaders say they want a third party to investigate human resources complaints at the City-County Building, but steps on how that would happen are far from being worked out.
Historic churches present opportunity, challenges
Successful adaptive reuses of historic church structures can be an uphill climb, often pitting church organizations at odds with neighbors.
Council releases additional information from investigative law firm, HR policy recommendations
A special meeting of the council next week will allow public comment regarding the recommendations, based on the results of an investigation into Mayor Joe Hogsett’s handling of harassment allegations within his administration.
Examiner recommends city deny east-side Wawa request
Joe Calderon, a Barnes & Thornburg attorney representing Wawa, told reporters that he is unsure whether Wawa will appeal.
All but 2 Indy councilors sign letters opposing AES rate settlement
The signatures of President Vop Osili and several other councilors were missing from a letter released last week.
Indianapolis development officials seek new operator, ideas for revamped City Market
The market, which was closed for redevelopment in early 2024, was previously operated by nonprofit City Market Corp., but will reopen under a private operator.
Major portion of Nickel Plate Trail to open this week
Construction on Indianapolis’ 10-mile portion of the trail began in 2023 and is expected to cost upwards of $15 million when complete.
Majority of Indianapolis councilors oppose proposed AES rate settlement
More than half of the 25-member Indianapolis City-County Council signed a public letter opposing the proposed deal, saying AES Indiana “continues to fall short on service.”
Indiana seeing limited impact from government shutdown, at least so far
Housing assistance programs are feeling the impact from furloughed public employees, and essential food programs might soon be facing funding problems if the shutdown continues.
Fifth City-County Council member calls for Mayor Joe Hogsett’s resignation
In an op-ed for The Indianapolis Star on Thursday, Republican Councilor Michael-Paul Hart wrote that Hogsett has displayed a “pattern of corruption, negligence and lack of judgment.”
City plans to use vacant west-side warehouse for winter homeless shelter
The city plans to lease a warehouse just east of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with capacity for up to 160 individuals.