Vote on Martindale Brightwood data center delayed
City-County Council member Ron Gibson, a Democrat who represents the area in which the data center would be developed, asked the Metropolitan Development Commission to delay its rezoning decision.
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AES Indiana cancels open house, citing social media threats
The Tuesday event, which was canceled an hour before it was set to begin, is one of several public open houses scheduled for this month.
What’s next for women’s prison? Historic property offers possibilities
City leaders and stakeholders have begun soliciting input and considering options but recognize that years of planning lie ahead.
Decatur Township data center receives initial OK despite neighbors’ protests
An Indianapolis planning official on Thursday recommended approval for a zoning modification that would allow developers to proceed with the 250-megawatt, two-building facility on a 130-acre site
Infrastructure bill would increase amount Indy needs to budget to receive road-funding match
Senate Bill 179, which House members approved 72-22 on Tuesday, would increase the threshold of city spending increases to obtain additional state money in future years.
Circle Tower acquired en route to AC by Marriott hotel conversion
The revamp of the historic, Art Deco building likely will begin by August, with completion set for 2027.
Lawmaker kills Indy billboard legislation
Lobbyists for billboard companies have recently sought to deregulate the space through state legislation, rather than fighting with local officials who have so far been unwilling to give in to their requests. The debate has spanned several years.
UPDATE: Martin University puts Indianapolis campus up for sale
A Martin University spokesperson told IBJ that proceeds from the sale of university assets “will be applied toward outstanding obligations, including past debts and employee payroll.”
State legislator shuts down legislation curtailing Indy’s billboard laws
House Roads and Transportation Committee Chair State Rep. Jim Pressel did not take a committee vote on the legislation and pulled it from the agenda.
Are Andrea Hunley’s website updates a hint at 2027 mayoral run?
Hunley announced last month she will not seek re-election for her Senate District 46 seat, and recent tweaks to her campaign website add to the speculation that she might be preparing to mount a run for Indianapolis mayor.
Indiana will likely finally consolidate townships. But how?
Critics say the township model is outdated and inefficient and adds an unnecessary layer of government. Legislation from both chambers of the Indiana Statehouse would pare down township government.
Q&A: Shea Joyce, Indy’s new deputy mayor of operations and government affairs
Joyce, an Indianapolis native and former André Carson campaign staffer, has stepped into a newly created cabinet role within Mayor Joe Hogsett’s administration.
UPDATE: Despite opposition from councilors and neighbors, Martindale-Brightwood data center gets initial OK
The Metropolitan Development Commission hearing examiner’s approval of Los Angeles-based Metrobloks’ rezoning request came despite strong opposition from Martindale-Brightwood residents and some members of the City-County Council.
Martindale-Brightwood residents ask Mayor Joe Hogsett to intervene in data center development
The coalition asked that Hogsett and other city leaders pause any decisions on the proposed 14-acre data center development until there is comprehensive environmental testing, remediation and a community impact review regarding the project.
Frustrations remain for forest alliance even after shifting strategies
The group wants the city to dedicate funding to buy forested areas, to protect them from private development.
Speedway town official files to challenge Ryan Mears in Marion County prosecutor race
Philip Foust, a Republican, worked in the Prosecutor’s Office from 2015 to 2021 and saw “how dramatically it has drifted from its core mission,” he said in a press release announcing his candidacy.
Election board probe finds secretary of state likely violated campaign laws in ad
The Marion County Election Board voted to give Diego Morales about a month to respond to the findings of the investigation.
Lauth Group, Schmidt Associates to study redevelopment possibilities for Washington Square Mall
Developers and architects are teaming with the town of Cumberland and Indianapolis City-County Councilor Michael-Paul Hart for a study into the deteriorating retail center’s potential, the parties announced Wednesday.
Laurel Judkins to lead Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee
Judkins has more than two decades of diverse experience in both the public and private sectors.
Developer withdraws rezoning request for proposed Pike Township data center
American Tower Co. submitted plans for the project to the city of Indianapolis late last year. The proposed plans called for a single-story data center that would use about 4 megawatts of power.