Old Indianapolis City Hall project canceled; city to seek new proposals
TWG Development’s $249 million plan to redevelop the historic building and build an adjacent tower of nearly 30 stories has been called off, the city said.
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Indianapolis low-barrier shelter on track but over budget
City leaders plan to ask the Indianapolis City-County Council to budget an additional $5 million to the Housing Hub’s construction, Aryn Schounce, the mayor’s senior policy adviser, told IBJ.
City, stakeholders take steps to refresh overlooked Lugar Plaza
Surrounded by dense residential developments and workplaces, the plaza was a buzzy spot when it opened in 2018. Eight years later, it is more frequently a loitering spot, where people have been known to abuse drugs and alcohol.
New state law prevents city from fining violators of utility reporting ordinance
Under a new state law, Indianapolis will not be allowed to fine building owners for failing to report utility data as part of a sustainability-focused initiative.
IndyGo Blue Line vision clashes with entrenched land uses on West Washington Street
A transit-oriented zoning overlay designation seeks to limit car-focused uses along the corridor, but the street is crowded with used car lots, auto repair shops and tire stores.
More than 500 advocates gather to push elected officials on homelessness, immigration
The group described Thursday’s event as “a public action.”
What’s next for women’s prison? Historic property offers possibilities
City leaders and stakeholders have begun soliciting input and considering options but recognize that years of planning lie ahead.
Decatur Township data center receives initial OK despite neighbors’ protests
An Indianapolis planning official on Thursday recommended approval for a zoning modification that would allow developers to proceed with the 250-megawatt, two-building facility on a 130-acre site
Infrastructure bill would increase amount Indy needs to budget to receive road-funding match
Senate Bill 179, which House members approved 72-22 on Tuesday, would increase the threshold of city spending increases to obtain additional state money in future years.
Lawmaker kills Indy billboard legislation
Lobbyists for billboard companies have recently sought to deregulate the space through state legislation, rather than fighting with local officials who have so far been unwilling to give in to their requests. The debate has spanned several years.
Indy stadium board distributes survey seeking feedback on Major League Soccer effort
Indianapolis has been in pursuit of an MLS club since April 2024, when Mayor Joe Hogsett announced the city’s intent to use the Indianapolis Downtown Heliport in a stadium and mixed-use district.
Are Andrea Hunley’s website updates a hint at 2027 mayoral run?
Hunley announced last month she will not seek re-election for her Senate District 46 seat, and recent tweaks to her campaign website add to the speculation that she might be preparing to mount a run for Indianapolis mayor.
Q&A: Shea Joyce, Indy’s new deputy mayor of operations and government affairs
Joyce, an Indianapolis native and former André Carson campaign staffer, has stepped into a newly created cabinet role within Mayor Joe Hogsett’s administration.
Key state lawmaker casts doubt on Indianapolis’ aspirations for MLS stadium
For the second time in as many months, a state lawmaker is questioning the city’s chances of financing a potential Major League Soccer stadium.
Martindale-Brightwood residents ask Mayor Joe Hogsett to intervene in data center development
The coalition asked that Hogsett and other city leaders pause any decisions on the proposed 14-acre data center development until there is comprehensive environmental testing, remediation and a community impact review regarding the project.
IBJ Podcast: City-County Council’s new chief of staff on role models, soft power and public policy
Once a special assistant to Mayor Bart Peterson, Doran Moreland has returned to the City-County Building to help guide the council as it focuses on policymaking, collaboration and transparency.
Frustrations remain for forest alliance even after shifting strategies
The group wants the city to dedicate funding to buy forested areas, to protect them from private development.
Speedway town official files to challenge Ryan Mears in Marion County prosecutor race
Philip Foust, a Republican, worked in the Prosecutor’s Office from 2015 to 2021 and saw “how dramatically it has drifted from its core mission,” he said in a press release announcing his candidacy.
Incoming police chief Tanya Terry enjoyed years of ‘street cop’ work
Terry had been a beat cop for 15 years with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department before higher-ups encouraged her to begin ascending through the ranks.
Mayor Joe Hogsett appoints 27-year veteran as Indy’s first female police chief
She replaces outgoing Chief Chris Bailey, who announced earlier this month that he would leave the role to become Hogsett’s chief deputy mayor.