Council OKs Merkley as director of city’s Office of Public Health and Safety
Andrew Merkley, administrator for the Division of Homelessness Policy and Eviction Prevention, has worked in the Indianapolis Office of Public Health and Safety since 2020.
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Trump administration reverses guidance on ‘road diets’ for traffic safety
Removing lanes has been a tool numerous cities—including Indianapolis—have used for years to calm traffic, despite resistance from some Republican governors.
Indy council OKs new snow removal policy addressing neighborhood streets
Indianapolis City-County councilors unanimously approved the policy, which, among other things, empowers the Department of Public Works to deploy plows at any level of accumulation, based on road conditions.
City-County Council tables confirmation of Hogsett’s deputy mayor choice
Mayor Joe Hogsett’s office said the mayor would make a new appointment after City-County Council members decided Monday evening to table a confirmation vote for Lena Hill, his pick for deputy mayor of public health and safety.
City commission approves plan to explore redevelopment of former Indiana Women’s Prison site
City officials hope a partnership with Urban Land Institute will help cultivate redevelopment ideas that are feasible for the site and beneficial for the east-side neighborhood.
UPDATE: Excavation, reinterment of graves at former Greenlawn Cemetery site progressing
Work to excavate and reinter graves discovered on the site of the former Greenlawn Cemetery near downtown has progressed slowly.
Experts, insiders say it’s unclear which option MLS might favor for Indianapolis soccer team
If Major League Soccer decides to put a team in Indianapolis, it can happen one of two ways: through an expansion of the 30-team league or by moving an existing team here.
Contract reshuffle, planned $63M facility upgrade set stage for 2028 curbside recycling rollout
City officials have said they will need until 2028 to educate Indianapolis residents about what they can and can’t recycle and how to use recycling bins.
Council panel recommends Hogsett pick for deputy mayor despite scrutiny over employee treatment
The vote came moments after an employee told councilors that Lena Hill had harassed her for months.
Indianapolis approves 10-year contract with new trash, recycling service
The company will also be involved with the city’s transition to universal curbside recycling, expected to begin in 2028.
Westfield seeks audit to determine scope of city employee payroll problem
Westfield plans to conduct a payroll audit going back 17 years after officials recently discovered a firefighter had experienced incorrect payroll deductions since 2009.
Developer requesting $66M city loan for Old City Hall project
TWG Development’s “Alabama Redevelopment” plan includes a new 21c Museum Hotel through the renovation of Old City Hall and the construction of an adjacent 29-story tower.
Mayor to find another candidate to lead Indianapolis Animal Care Services
The interim leader at Indianapolis Animal Care Services—who has faced weeks of criticism over conditions at the city’s animal shelter—won’t become the permanent director.
City officials see promise in Indiana House road-funding legislation
Indianapolis’ pothole-ridden roads might see a financial boost under an amended road-funding bill that provides options to local leaders.
Indy to receive funding for Nickel Plate, Monon pedestrian bridges
Indianapolis city leaders and elected officials have spotlighted the danger of the two intersections for years.
Devington Plaza task force unveils ideas as residents, developer look for path forward
The neighborhood proposal comes as the group pushes New York-based Skysoar Capital Partners to reconsider its plan for the nearly abandoned site.
Indianapolis adopts new snow-plowing policy following January snowstorm debacle
The policy change came just before an Indianapolis City-County Council Public Works Committee meeting in which a similar plowing proposal was set to be heard.
City keeping redevelopment options open for remainder of Jail I site
Regardless of who ultimately develops the 1-acre eastern half of the city-owned Jail I site at 40 S. Alabama St., city officials view it as “incredibly important” that the project support further development on the east side of downtown.
City names new director for Department of Public Works
Todd Wilson will lead the DPW, the city’s largest department by budget and second largest in terms of workforce.
Cumberland seeks through state legislation to split from Unigov
Leaders for the town, a suburban enclave of just under 3 square miles that straddles the line between Marion and Hancock counties, want to separate from Indianapolis government.