Westfield hears landowner group’s conservation proposal
A citizen-led task force is trying to protect more than 3,000 acres in the southwest corner of Westfield from future high-density development.
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Mass Ave farm-to-table pioneer R bistro to close
Feb. 27 will be the last day of business for the restaurant founded by chef Regina Mehallick that helped fuel Indianapolis’ homegrown eatery boom.
Two downtown towers soon up for sale
The Chase Tower, the state’s largest office building, might fetch more than $200 million—a price driven up by a nearly finalized deal that would boost sagging occupancy.
HHGregg reports 11 percent drop in quarterly sales
Sales were down again, as expected, but the electronics and appliance retailer saw a smaller loss in the latest quarter thanks to cost savings.
Duke Realty reports higher quarterly, annual profit
The Indianapolis-based real estate developer turned a profit to end 2015 after reporting a loss in the fourth quarter of the previous year.
UPDATE: Abercrombie & Fitch closes most Indiana stores as sales drag
Struggling retailer Abercrombie & Fitch has closed four of its five stores in Indiana, including Indianapolis locations at Circle Centre and the Fashion Mall at Keystone.
Judge rules on residents’ challenge to $10M Ransom Place project
The three residents of the historic downtown neighborhood objected to the apartment project, claiming it was too big and suggesting race might have played a role in its approval. A Marion Superior Court judge disagreed.
Noblesville’s Grace Church buys Nora building for expansion
The church, which already is building a second home in Fishers, has bought an office building on Westfield Boulevard and plans to launch services at the site.
Johnny Rockets closes restaurant in Circle Centre mall
The burger joint served its last customers on Sunday in the mall’s food court, joining a growing list of tenants departing the mall’s third floor.
Crowded by Mass Ave, Chatham Arch exploring permit parking
A surge of activity in the Mass Ave area is spilling over into the historic neighborhood that’s now considering whether to restrict parking on its streets.
Zionsville’s first-ever elected mayor outlines priorities
Tim Haak left his job in economic development to take on the new full-time position, even though it might not last. Now on his plate: Creekside Corporate Park, traffic reconfiguration and the planned $10 million town hall.
Fishers council OKs plans for Topgolf, Ikea developments
The Fishers City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved plans that pave the way for multimillion-dollar developments in the city by Topgolf International Inc. and Ikea.
Lawmaker proposes reforms in how big-box stores are assessed
Indiana lawmakers are making another attempt to settle a dispute between county assessors and retail stores over how to determine the value of newer big-box stores.
Developer plans $30M urban-style apartment project in Plainfield
Cityscape Residential hopes to break ground in the spring on the 306-unit development, which would be within walking distance of the Shops at Perry Crossing.
Topgolf entertainment venue to open on 116th Street in Fishers
The three-level, 65,000-square-foot location—the company’s first in Indiana—would offer competitive golfing games in addition to food, alcohol and other entertainment options.
Court decision paves way for Enzo Pizza vs. City Market trial
A Marion Superior Court judge declined to dismiss Enzo’s lawsuit against its former landlord. The pizzeria claimed it was unfairly ousted from its longtime location in the market’s east wing.
Financial services firm plans $33M HQ, 600 jobs in Carmel
Allied Solutions LLC, a Carmel-based firm that serves the financial sector, is planning construction of a five-story building in the Midtown area, more than doubling the size of its existing headquarters.
Restaurateur plans condos behind new eatery on New York Street
Mike Cunningham and business partner Patrick Heitz have received approval to build two upscale condos in one structure at the rear of the Vida restaurant, set to open early next month.
UPDATE: Finish Line to close 150 stores, change CEO
The Finish Line Inc. said it will close 150 stores over the next four years and replace its CEO early next year after losing $32 million in sales in its latest quarter due to supply-chain problems.
Tom Wood Lexus hitches wagon to expansion trend
The project would add a second floor to the building on East 96th Street, increase the size of the service department and create a mezzanine for a “state-of-the-art” car wash.