Sustainability, more new jobs key to GM site
Why not look at the entire neighborhood instead of just this old site?
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‘Expand the smorgasbord’ at former GM site
Indianapolis has a rich history of turning challenging redevelopment projects into local success stories, and I have no doubt the GM Stamping Plant will become part of that history as officials determine the best uses for the expansive site near downtown.
City plans to install solar panels at public works buildings
The city has put out a request seeking companies or teams of firms qualified to install solar photovoltaic systems at three of its public works buildings and garages.
City to seek more parking for Rolls-Royce’s move
The Capital Improvement Board will be charged with helping Rolls-Royce Corp. find up to an additional 500 parking spaces to accommodate the company’s move to a downtown office campus formerly occupied by Eli Lilly and Co.
City gives $82,000 for IndyFringe theater project
The grant from the city’s parking meter fund will be used to rebuild a nearby alleyway, repair sidewalks and install access curbs at the organization’s theater building on Saint Clair Street.
Public safety official Mayes leaves post
Jonathan Mayes, an attorney who served just over a year as deputy public safety director under Frank Straub, has joined Bose McKinney & Evans' Labor and Employment Practice Group.
Parking deal netting city more meter money
In the quarter ended June 30, the city’s share of revenue from parking meters totaled $498,273 compared with $108,265 in the same time frame of 2010, a 360-percent increase.
City chamber of commerce, Develop Indy might merge
Chamber Chairman John Neighbours said he "wouldn't rule out" combining the economic development groups.
City to cut $20 million from most departments in 2012
Indianapolis will shed 200 positions next year to help cut $20 million from non-public safety agencies.
Report: Investigators tailed Libman before resignation
A WXIN-TV Channel 59 report suggests the city of Carmel hired private investigators to tail Steven Libman, who resigned abruptly last month as CEO of the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.
‘Buy local’ law could make projects costlier
A new state law that alters the public bidding process could add complication and possibly millions of dollars to a soon-to-be-bid segment of a massive Indianapolis sewer project.
City cracking down on noncompliant tax breaks
The city of Indianapolis is seeking to overturn property tax breaks for more than 20 companies that continued to apply for abatement even though they were unable to meet job commitments.
Housing agency buying its building for $2.1M
The City-County Council’s Metropolitan Development Commission is set to hear a proposal Monday evening to allow IHA to purchase its headquarters building at 1919 N. Meridian St.
Mayoral foe: Utilities sale money should fund ‘human capital’
Democratic mayoral candidate Melina Kennedy unveiled a proposal Friday to set aside $150 million in proceeds from the sale of the city’s water and sewer utilities to fund early education, crime prevention and job training.
City poised to rebrand, revamp Georgia Street
Community and business leaders are considering whether to change the name of a three-block portion of Georgia Street as part of a $12 million streetscape overhaul.
City seeking long-term operator of Eagle Creek course
Bids are due by July 29 for an eight-year contract to manage the golf club. The city intends to sue the former operator in an attempt to recover more than $200,000 after he defaulted on a $3.5 million loan.
City seeks to close south-side hotel on nuisance charges
The owners of the Traveler’s Inn on Bluff Road face public nuisance charges and are accused of operating without a proper business license, according to a lawsuit filed by the city on Monday.
City exploring Mass Ave redevelopment options
Property that houses Indianapolis Fire Department facilities on North New Jersey Street, bordering Massachusetts Avenue, could be sold to private developers. In turn, city police and fire services could be better connected.
City taps downtown TIF funds for bridge repairs
The city is bidding work to repair concrete and add a green roof to the Meridian Street Bridge adjacent to downtown Union Station.
EDITORIAL: City should share more details on garage deal
The city’s decision to entice a developer to build a parking garage in Broad Ripple is entirely appropriate—we just wish there were more transparency about the deal that will involve more than $6 million of city money.