IU approves new art school based on modernist’s unbuilt design
The new home of Indiana University’s art school in Bloomington will be modeled after an unbuilt fraternity house a famed modernist architect designed in the 1950s.
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Indianapolis airport to expand parking garage by 1,500 spaces
The Indianapolis International Airport plans to add 1,500 spaces to its parking garage, but only some of those spots will be designated for visitors who drive their own vehicles to the airport.
Another Carmel restaurant closes, citing U.S. 31 project for hurting business
At least four restaurants in the area have blamed their closings on the U.S. 31 project. Carmel says other nearby restaurants are doing just fine.
Fortville girds for population surge but seeks to keep charm
The next few years will be big for Fortville as it launches several projects near downtown that aim to make the area more pedestrian-friendly and draw in more businesses.
Developers embrace challenging rehab projects but foresee fewer opportunities ahead
A number of major projects are underway now, but developers say activity might slow when those projects wrap up.
Industrial park planned for 167-acre Whiteland site by I-65
A Kansas City, Missouri-based developer intends to provide a wide variety of spaces for logistics, advanced manufacturing and e-commerce users, with five buildings ranging from 168,480 square feet to 1.2 million square feet.
Owners of Union 525 incubator plan $10M building on South Meridian
The tech incubator owners plan to construct a six-story building directly south of the existing Union 525 building.
Growing Mooresville company helps create memorable experiences
Established in 1997, Creative Works designs, makes and installs set pieces and props for a host of entertainment venues, including escape rooms, virtual reality and esports venues and indoor miniature golf courses.
Butler plans $100M renovation, expansion of science facilities
The school said the three-phase project will include construction and renovation of 96,000 square feet of buildings to create a science complex featuring “high-tech classrooms, modern research labs, and collaborative working spaces.”
Monroe County gets another covered bridge four decades after fire
Monroe County had been without a covered bridge since 1976, but has one again after salvaging one from storage in Shelby County.
Engineering firm HNTB to open Noblesville office, boost local workforce
Engineering and design firm HNTB Corp. says it plans to add about 100 employees in the Indianapolis area over the next several years, and it needs the new office to accommodate some of it growth.
Kite, Milhaus detail plans for 7-building apartment complex in Glendale
The two local developers said they hope to start work on a 267-unit apartment project in Glendale Town Center’s parking lot by the end of this year.
HAND plans affordable senior housing project in Tipton
Hamilton County Area Neighborhood Development plans to build it first project in Tipton and only its second outside of Hamilton County.
Keystone gets approval to revamp entrance of old AT&T building
A portion of the building’s facade will be replaced with clear glass as part of its $80 million conversion into apartments and retail space.
Area infrastructure projects land $55.5M in federal funding
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization chose 28 area projects to receive funding. It received requests for 69 projects totaling $180 million.
Company plans $9M research facility in Crawfordsville
An Alabama-based company that makes pipes for water, oil and natural gas is planning to build the 30,000-square-foot research and development facility on 17 acres.
Education startup plans $16M headquarters, charter school building on west side
Crossroads Education, a startup founded in 2016 that develops learning environments for K-12 schools and colleges, needs the city to rezone the property in Haughville and get approval for the height of the building.
Lilly creates public downtown park on edge of its headquarters campus
The city’s newest park is springing up on the south side of downtown, a district quickly filling up with apartments, offices and retail—and a noticeable shortage of public green space.
Fishers design center aims to fill workforce needs
The $14 million Hub & Spoke, planned for East 106th Street and Lantern Road, will connect building and design industry tenants to clients and makers all under one roof,
Crew, Fishers find alternate site for carwash, expand plan to include new headquarters
Crew Carwash and the city of Fishers announced Friday morning that the company will build a corporate headquarters and a carwash not far from the controversial location where Crew previously had wanted to build a carwash. Crew plans to spend at least $10 million on the project.