Developers planning $50M-plus, 279-unit apartment complex for 16 Tech
Expected to be a key component of 16 Tech’s live-work vision, the apartment project will include a mix of studios and one- and two-bedroom units.
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16 Tech chooses partners for new Innovation Hub ventures
The chief executive of 16 Tech told a city board Wednesday that the district plans to partner with an East Coast firm to create a startup incubator and flexible office space at the campus’ Innovation Hub.
After years of effort, 16 Tech innovation district finally starting construction
Developers of 16 Tech—a consortium of offices, laboratories, housing and retail space—believe the campus will become a powerful economic engine by fostering collaboration and innovation.
Developers say Stringtown near downtown could become hot spot
Stringtown is surrounded by activity or proposed activity: at IUPUI to the east, 16 Tech to the north, the former Central State Hospital site to the west, and the former GM stamping plant to the south.
16 Tech district could help slow Indiana’s brain drain, panel says
The work-play-live district for innovation and entrepreneurship being developed on the near-northwest side will include research labs, apartments and bicycle trails—which could help to attract young workers.
2015 NEWSMAKER: Betsy McCaw
The president of the 16 Tech Community Corp. is collaborating with neighborhood leaders as she works to make the massive 16 Tech project a reality.
HUBER: Indy region needs Regional Cities lift
There’s no “manifest destiny” for Indianapolis. We aren’t sharing in the national migration of talent to metropolitan America. We lag most other large regions in population growth, including peers like Nashville, Denver and Columbus.
City-County Council gives go-ahead to 16 Tech bonds
The City-County Council voted unanimously Monday night to approve $75 million in bonds for infrastructure improvements that should allow development of the 16 Tech innovation district to move forward.
Champions of 16 Tech see it as magnet for development, high-tech workers
City leaders want to make the 60-acre tract of land just north of the Indiana University School of Medicine campus a mix of all of the best the city has to offer and catch the eyes of more creative and highly sought-after workers.
PETERSON: 16 Tech is rare opportunity for Indianapolis
16 Tech would bring together many of Indianapolis’ existing strengths—our research universities, life sciences expertise and vibrant technology sector—to spark new companies and jobs.
City to consider selling $75M in bonds for 16 Tech project
The Central Indiana Corporate Partnership wants the city to improve streets, walkways and other infrastructure around the 170-acre project north of the IUPUI campus, designed to attract high-tech businesses and workers.
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Research institute hires CEO, picks HQ
With a CEO hired and a soon-to-be signed lease for office space, the $360 million Indiana Biosciences Research Institute is ready to lift off.
HOHMANN: Whatever happened to the fab 16 Tech?
Strong leadership is needed for the urban Indianapolis tech park to hit its high potential.
IU plots $200M life sciences hub in former Wishard Hospital
The envisioned 26-acre, $200-million-or-more complex would bridge IU’s School of Medicine with the city’s life sciences firms, including those at the nascent 16 Tech, a business park.
Stadium Lofts apartment project nears opening day
The unusual nature of the redevelopment and its location are driving strong leasing activity.
City to buy key parcel for 16th Street tech corridor
The city of Indianapolis is poised to pay Citizens Energy Group $6.5 million to buy a key parcel of real estate it’s targeting as the centerpiece of its ambitious 16 Tech project.
Indianapolis bond bank chief Kintner is clutch hitter
Deron Kintner has stepped up to fund a string of high-profile real estate projects at a time when private-sector financing is scarce.
16 Tech District holds great promise
The recently announced 16 Tech District adds a new tool to Indianapolis’ strong life sciences arsenal.
City’s ambitious tech-corridor plan no sure thing
Indianapolis leaders are hoping a new plan launched by Mayor Greg Ballard’s administration to transform the area northwest of downtown into a high-tech job and life-sciences research magnet will turn the long-discussed idea into a reality.