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City to consider connectors for downtown garage
The developer of a five-story parking garage downtown is seeking city approval to build two upper-level pedestrian connectors to offer easier access to the garage, especially for employees of nearby OneAmerica Financial Partners Inc.
EDITORIAL: City needs to raise bar for project design
It’s puzzling that Indianapolis doesn’t demand more of those who shape its built environment.
ROBERTS: Indianapolis pushing boundaries with improved design
The Cultural Trail points to the possibilities Indianapolis can offer future generations.
Developer ups retail ambitions for 86th-and-Keystone site
A Wisconsin developer has beefed up plans for the southwest corner of East 86th Street and Keystone Avenue across from The Fashion Mall at Keystone.
New charter school proposed for North Meridian Street
An Arizona charter school operator serving middle and high school students has filed plans to build a two-story school at Meridian and 22nd streets.
IUPUI Honors College goes from dreary to dazzling
Renovation of library space creates academic attraction.
Decision on Broad Ripple garage delayed again
The two-week continuance granted to remonstrators on Tuesday by the Metropolitan Board of Zoning Appeals follows a previous seven-day delay. The board is set to consider a zoning variance for the $15 million project on May 1.
Boone County officials ‘surprised’ by ASI closing
ASI Limited informed an estimated 250 employees by letter that the company was no longer profitable. The manufacturer’s high-profile projects include Lucas Oil Stadium and the JW Marriott hotel.
Green roofs slow to take root in Indianapolis
Indianapolis’ movement toward installing green roofs on commercial buildings has advanced slowly but steadily, in spite of a poor economy and the availability of cheaper (at least in the short run) alternatives.
SHEATS: Kitchen, bath remodels add value, appeal
If done wisely, a well-designed kitchen and bathroom not only add value, but they also make life more convenient.
Officials say bridge project can be changed
Officials who want to build two new bridges over the Ohio River and redo a downtown interchange announced Thursday that they've found ways to cut the cost of the project by more than $1 billion.
Local architectural firm Woollen Molzan disbands
The venerable Indianapolis architectural firm that designed many of the city's most recognizable buildings—including the Minton-Capehart Federal Building—has closed and two of its leaders have joined a local competitor.
Engineering firm exec started at the bottom
Donna Gadient has risen to the top ranks of engineering firm R.W. Armstrong through hard work, and without a college education.
Art museum closing design-centered gift shop
The Indianapolis Museum of Art will close its design-centered gift shop next year to make way for a display about the Miller house and gardens in Columbus, Ind.
State pushing to keep building-review wait times down
Wait times in the plan-review process for non-residential projects increased dramatically this year, creating a backlog of cases.
Summit Realty plans to grow into new headquarters
Summit Realty Group is building out a new headquarters in a historic downtown building as its principals embark on an aggressive growth plan for the privately held company.
Builders of faulty Indiana bridge face state-work ban
A committee has recommended that the state highway department stop hiring Gary-based Superior Construction Co. and Indianapolis-based bridge designer RQAW Corp. over a northwestern Indiana highway that has been closed because of safety concerns.
Federal courthouse in Indianapolis slated for green roof
Plants atop the Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse are expected to cut costs in long run.
Local developer planning Indiana wind farm
Carmel-based Performance Services Inc. plans a 25-turbine wind farm in a rural area north of Lafayette, across about 2,500 acres in northern Tippecanoe County.