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State steps up chase for data centers

July 29, 2010

Jam-packed with expensive equipment, data centers represent huge capital investments in a relatively small footprint. That
can mean steep property tax bills, though Indiana allows communities to exempt a portion of that tax. Jobs-hungry Indiana
is eager to attract more of these climate-controlled computing fortresses.

Parking rates could double under city plan

August 11, 2010

City leaders expect to select a manager to oversee parking operations within the next week.

City vendor may get $1.2B from parking-privatization deal

August 26, 2010

The pitch from Mayor Greg Ballard’s administration to privatize the city’s parking meters is compelling, but the proposal
to sell the meters to Dallas-based Affiliated Computer Services Inc. has the city giving up more in the long run than is immediately
apparent.

Downtown Clarian project expected to create 1,200 jobs

September 1, 2010

Neurosciences center and administrative building would employ workers with annual salaries ranging from $27,000 for clerical staff to as high as $104,000 for management.

Downtown merchants want parking plan revoked

September 10, 2010

About 80 downtown business owners and employees have signed a petition urging Republican Mayor Greg Ballard’s administration to nix major plans to revamp metered parking in Indianapolis.

Women of Influence: Past Recipients

September 16, 2010

Honorees from 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 are not eligible for nomination in 2026. 2024 Mali Bacon Dina M. Cox Betsy K. Delgado Jennifer Hallowell Kalen Jackson Beth Keyser Nicole Y. Lamb-Hale Gail Lowry Jennifer Miller Paula Moan Dawn Moore […]

City’s parking deal similar to much-maligned Chicago pact

September 16, 2010

Officials promoting a 50-year lease of Indianapolis’ parking meters have taken pains to point out the differences between their proposal and a controversial 75-year parking meter lease in Chicago. But a close look at both contracts shows Indianapolis’ pact largely uses the Chicago template.

Parking meter deal is boon for city

September 23, 2010

The proposed parking transaction with ACS is another example of the mayor streamlining government, maximizing the value of existing assets, and securing millions of dollars for infrastructure improvements.

Critics of parking proposal question $500,000 penalty

September 28, 2010

City leaders argue the termination fee would be paid only if the city breaks the 50-year agreement after the City-County Council signs off on the deal, not if the contract doesn’t win approval.

Georgia Street reconstruction project starts underground

October 7, 2010

Work is under way on the $12.5 million transformation of a three-block stretch between Pennsylvania Street and Capitol Avenue into a pedestrian-friendly corridor.

City rolls out revised parking-meter deal

October 20, 2010

City would reap more cash in the long run and get more flexibility to alter the deal if necessary, but the controversial 50-year term of the contract remains.

Indianapolis-area experts see bright spots amid ongoing real estate weakness

October 20, 2010

Health care shows signs of life, and multi-family buildings continue to hold their own, experts said during a recent IBJ Power Breakfast.

People in the news – Nov. 8, 2010

November 4, 2010

People listings are free.

Expanding tax breaks could be a tough sell in Marion County

November 11, 2010

Republicans who now control the Indiana House are poised to push reforms next year that would strengthen local governments’ ability to offer businesses tax abatements. But the changes might be met with caution in Marion County.

Chicago’s experience causes other cities to redo parking deals

November 15, 2010

Indianapolis' City-County Council could vote Monday night on its proposed 50-year agreement with Xerox Co.’s Affiliated Computer Services, which was revised after public outcry over the original proposal.

Local parking vendor eyes contract with ACS

November 17, 2010

T2 Systems Inc., which makes software to manage the enforcement of parking violations and the collection of fines, is hopeful it can continue providing the service under a new parking-meter manager.

North of South financing clears first hurdle

December 1, 2010

The Metropolitan Development Commission has approved an $86 million city loan to help fund the $155 million mixed-used development near the downtown campus of Eli Lilly and Co. The project still needs approval from the City-County Council.

LEADING QUESTIONS: Deputy mayor keeps thick skin

December 9, 2010

Michael Huber has learned not to take critics' barbs personally as he oversees some of the city's biggest deals.

Parking key issue in Rolls-Royce’s possible downtown move

January 13, 2011

Rolls-Royce Corp.’s decision whether to move about 2,500 office employees to a former Eli Lilly and Co. downtown campus could hinge on three critical factors—parking, incentives and lease terms for the space.

People in the News – Jan. 24, 2011

January 20, 2011