A proposed 64-acre development west of U.S. 31 in Carmel would help satiate a craving for retail, but it faces a tough fight from neighborhood groups that want to preserve the thoroughfare’s residential character.
Every business sector has influential players, whether they are in the public eye or wield their influence behind the scenes. IBJ is identifying those people in eight different industry categories. Up this month: commercial real estate.
Crews are investigating a manhole explosion near the Conrad Hotel in downtown Indianapolis. Firefighters and Indianapolis Power & Light officials say the explosion occurred shortly after 6 a.m. Wednesday. People inside the Conrad Hotel heard a loud explosion behind the building in an alley. The manhole cover was blown off and a small fire was visible inside the manhole. During the cleanup, Meridian Street was closed between Washington Street and Monument Circle. IPL said manhole explosions are a “rare occurance” and downtown residents shouldn’t be concerned.
New York-based Clean Sweep Auctions plans to hold an “Antiques Roadshow”-like event in Indianapolis this week, offering local residents free valuation of sports memorabilia.
Cicero-based developer Mainstreet Property Group LLC plans to build a $13.3 million senior health care center in Westfield. The 65,000-square assisted living facility will employ about 150 people when it opens in 2012.
The body of a homeless man who was found in an alley in downtown Indianapolis last Thursday morning has been identified as Steve McGuire, 61. McGuire died of blunt force trauma, and police seek a group of teens spotted near the scene in connection with his death. The body was discovered in a loading-dock area of the Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel, just off Monument Circle. Family members say McGuire struggled with bipolar disorder.
Colleagues say Bill Cook began each historic restoration contemplating what practical use each newly polished structure might serve, and how it might spark development around it.
Bren Simon lost control over her late husband’s multibillion-dollar estate, but she sold a New York City condo for $48M in March, and is trying to sell a mansion in L.A. for $50M.
Benefactor’s presence strongly felt at opening of new arts center.
The Pacers made the playoffs for the first time since 2006. And they did it with a good group of players who are decent human beings and who represent themselves and the city well.
With property tax caps putting the squeeze on budgets, it’s foolhardy for townships to be sitting on millions that could be funding needed services.
Leonard Hoops is the third CEO of the Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association in three years—not ideal in an industry where it often takes three to five years to consummate a deal and as long as a decade to plan and build infrastructure
Indianapolis startup looks to become the Expedia of pet travel.
Carl Cook has been tabbed to replace his father, Bill Cook, who died a week ago. But many in the Bloomington business community know little about him, which reflects the company’s strict privacy policy.
The $156 million North of South project is a complicated, risky and potentially transformative bet on downtown.
The 2011 Lids Team Sports Mid-East Qualifier, which will run Friday through Sunday, will feature top female high school players on 65 courts inside the Indiana Convention Center.
After seeing how snow and ice storms hurt the Super Bowl in Dallas this year, the National Football League is requiring that future host cities be better prepared to deal with inclement weather or disasters.
The city of Indianapolis went to the bond market last month to sell $97 million in debt for the $155 million North of South hotel and retail project near the Eli Lilly and Co. campus.
