Indy Library CEO to step down after months of controversy
The announcement of Jackie Nytes’ impending departure comes after allegations of racial discrimination within the library system and claims of a negative work environment.
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New zoning encourages dense housing near bus lines
Earlier this month, the Democrat-controlled City-County Council voted 20-5 for new development standards that add residential and mixed-use districts to push bus usage, walkability and density county-wide.
Big Car behind on Garfield Park revitalization, but confident it will finish
The centerpiece of the project—transforming a 40,000-square-foot former factory into an arts and cultural space—has not begun, but home renovations and greenspace development are underway.
Former east-side golf course to become Grassy Creek expansion
When Indianapolis Parks and Recreation staff saw a large piece of land up for sale near a well-loved park, they jumped at the chance to add greenspace to the city’s property rolls.
Pandemic pivots keep Carmel arts center in black
The Center for the Performing Arts has managed to keep its head above water through a greater reliance on government support, scheduled donations and new revenue streams.
Builders see increased demand for new homes for the 14th straight month
So far this year, 6,539 single-family building permits have been filed in the Indianapolis area, up 39% over the first seven months of 2020.
Asian fusion restaurant Oishii to fill vacant Mass Ave spot
The restaurant’s co-owner, Kanlaya Browning, co-owns 10 Thai restaurants, nine of which are in the Indianapolis area. Oishii will offer a fusion cuisine of both sushi and ramen.
McCordsville to kickstart town center project with $40 million first phase
Fishers-based Rebar Development received early approval from the McCordsville Town Council this week to execute the first phase of McCord Square, a 48-acre area within the overall master-planned downtown project at Broadway and Mt. Comfort Road.
Photo Gallery: Phase 2 of Bankers Life Fieldhouse project well underway
The renovations are part of a three-phase $360 million project that tipped off in 2020.
Butler to affix alum’s name to biz school building after $7M gift
Unveiled in 2019, the 110,000-square-foot building will be dubbed Bill and Joanne Dugan Hall. The two met as students at Butler in the late 1940s.
Fox59 to launch lifestyle show on weekday mornings
Called, “Indy Now,” WXIN-TV Channel 59’s hour-long program will be co-hosted by a former TV reporter and a former singer for a popular vocal group.
Hardesty helped pave way for new market, bistro by Monon Trail
Breadworks, a Greencastle-based bakery and restaurant, is opening an outpost this fall at the former home of Locally Grown Gardens on 54th Street, thanks in large part to a strong connection with late Indianapolis chef Greg Hardesty.
Indiana’s governor backing schools on mask mandates
Indiana’s governor gave his support Monday to the growing number of school districts across the state issuing mask mandates for students and staff as they try to head off more COVID-19 outbreaks.
IBJ Podcast: Why are emergency rooms sending ambulances to other hospitals?
On July 26, at least 10 hospitals across the Indianapolis area issued messages to ambulance drivers that their emergency rooms needed to limit incoming patients. Please try to find another destination, hospitals said. This is an extreme example of a phenomenon that has become much more common in recent months—ambulance diversions.
U.S. mulls COVID vaccine boosters for elderly as early as fall
Federal health officials have been actively looking at whether extra shots for the vaccinated may be needed as early as this fall, reviewing national case numbers “almost daily” as well as the situation in other countries.
Local arts groups offer help for venues seeking to require proof of vaccination
The Arts Council of Indianapolis and the Indiana Independent Venue Alliance are partnering with a technology company to help Indianapolis venues that want to require patrons attending their events to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
IndyGo takes in-between step toward all-electric transit system
When IndyGo’s goal of an all-electric bus fleet by 2035 hit a major obstacle, the agency detoured, ordering 27 hybrid buses that are powered with both electricity and diesel.
Local businesses lean on subscriptions to build revenue, customer connections
The idea of having customers periodically pay in advance for products or services is nothing new. But within the past year, at least five Indianapolis-based food and beverage retailers have launched subscription services.
Roger Penske still committed to IMS vision
This Sunday’s revamped Brickyard 200 anchors a weekend that insiders say is sure to go a long way in furthering the motorsport mogul’s long-term strategy for the speedway.
Eli Lilly to require all U.S. employees to be vaccinated
The mandate covers about 15,400 Lilly employees in numerous states and Puerto Rico, including about 11,000 in Indiana.