The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites plans to pump more than $10 million into the Indianapolis museum in White River State Park and more than $7 million into 11 historic sites it manages around the state.
Earlier this year, the Hamilton County Commissioners put the project at the top of their priority list for capital expenses, but several members of the Hamilton County Council were hesitant to support a $12 million expansion.
The parent company of National Wine & Spirits, has applied to the city for a property-tax abatement on the project that will save it an estimated $335,243 over the eight-year abatement period.
Noblesville residents and business owners Michael and Tawni Partin have purchased the two-story buildings on Logan Street with the intention of remodeling and merging the structures.
The steak house will close for three weeks in early September to allow for updates to the 20-year-old space in Circle Centre. It faces growing competition downtown among red-meat purveyors.
The revamp of the 622-room Marriott is meant to bring the hotel up to the same standards as the JW Marriott a block to the west. The latter’s owners have agreed to buy the former for $165 million.
The Indiana University Art Museum in Bloomington has received a $15 million naming gift from Indianapolis-based philanthropists Sidney and Lois Eskenazi, in addition to an art collection of nearly 100 works.
Brothers Bar & Grill has upgraded its prime location along the strip by undertaking major improvements that owners hope will make the nightspot more family-friendly.
City officials are working with an entrepreneur to turn the 950,000-square-foot building and a pair of adjacent two-story buildings into a place for high-technology businesses, manufacturing, offices, condominiums, stores and restaurants.
The $36 million rehab of Butler University’s historic venue won The Monumental Award, which recognizes excellence in city architecture, engineering and construction.
Officials are planning another $30 million-plus in renovations to the historic track in time for the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 next May. Improvements will be made to gateway entrances and grandstand seating.
The Grand Rapids, Michigan-based retailer that opened on Carmel Drive in the Old Meridian District in 1994 is adding several new services and upgrading various shopping sections.
A plan to save the 1927 structure is beginning to take shape as part of a larger effort to transform the three-block stretch of East 10th surrounding the Rivoli into a magnet for arts-based organizations.
The Metropolis mall will receive a facelift, as well as a name change. Its owner hopes the massive retail center that struggled under previous ownership can become a regional draw.
The project will be done in five phases and begin later this month. Parts of the facility will be closed for significant chunks of time during the massive project.
