Clark Foundation, Lilly to partner on new downtown basketball court
Plans call for the basketball court to be open to the public as part of a pocket park concept that will include some new trees and other landscaping.
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Westfield City Council OKs 765-acre residential development
A development plan that calls for nearly 2,000 homes and a mixed-use village was narrowly approved Monday night by the Westfield City Council.
Metropolitan Development Commission approves $4B data center plan over resident objections
Seattle-based Sabey Corp. plans to build the facility on 130 acres near the northeast corner of Kentucky Avenue and Camby Road on the far-southwest side of the city.
Lilly spending $1.8B to update Indianapolis manufacturing operations
The Lilly Technology Center investment includes expanding existing capabilities and the establishment of new production lines.
Simon family plans to combine S. Meridian St. buildings into single venue
The proposed redevelopment will mean the permanent closure of Bad Axe Throwing, which opened in 2017. The combined building is expected to feature a restaurant, bar and live music venue.
Indy Chamber, Rethink Coalition propose vision for I-65/I-70 split on southeast side of downtown
A new study calls for the Interstate 65/70 “Southeast Gateway” to go underground, creating land on top of the highways to spur economic development and urban connectivity.
IndyGo Blue Line vision clashes with entrenched land uses on West Washington Street
A transit-oriented zoning overlay designation seeks to limit car-focused uses along the corridor, but the street is crowded with used car lots, auto repair shops and tire stores.
Central Indiana officials meet for ‘long overdue’ data center discussion
Mayors, city councilors, utility leaders and economic development experts from around central Indiana gathered Wednesday to discuss more coordination involving the boom in data center development.
State abandons White River State Park expansion, citing budget concerns
The proposed $65 million expansion was slated to encompass 15 acres bordered by Elanco Animal Health’s new headquarters to the west and the White River to the east.
Developer takes over 230-unit Lebanon residential project, plans 2027 completion
The project, Paddock Place, will include 20 townhomes and 210 apartments across seven buildings and a 5,000 square-foot clubhouse.
Vote on Martindale Brightwood data center delayed
City-County Council member Ron Gibson, a Democrat who represents the area in which the data center would be developed, asked the Metropolitan Development Commission to delay its rezoning decision.
What’s next for women’s prison? Historic property offers possibilities
City leaders and stakeholders have begun soliciting input and considering options but recognize that years of planning lie ahead.
Circle Tower acquired en route to AC by Marriott hotel conversion
The revamp of the historic, Art Deco building likely will begin by August, with completion set for 2027.
‘Once-in-a-generation opportunity’: Hammond mayor ready for Bears stadium
The Bears are prepared to invest about $2 billion for the stadium project in Hammond, according to Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston, R-Fishers.
Indy stadium board distributes survey seeking feedback on Major League Soccer effort
Indianapolis has been in pursuit of an MLS club since April 2024, when Mayor Joe Hogsett announced the city’s intent to use the Indianapolis Downtown Heliport in a stadium and mixed-use district.
UPDATE: Amended bill paves way for potential Chicago Bears stadium in Hammond
As amended Thursday, Senate Bill 27 creates a financial framework for the construction of a new stadium and puts to rest speculation as to where that stadium might be built.
Westfield sets construction schedule for Park Street project
The two-phase redevelopment project involves transforming Park Street between Poplar Street (Westfield Boulevard) and Mill Street into a pedestrian-friendly corridor.
Bears stadium search sparks development interest in northwest Indiana
The possibility of a Chicago Bears stadium in northwest Indiana is already accelerating development planning and drawing new investor attention, according to local officials and development experts.
Indiana House adds $50M in regional tax credits to IEDC bill
The bill requires the Indiana Economic Development Corp. to set aside $50 million in tax credits — out of the agency’s total allotment of $300 million — for specific regional items. It also establishes rules for the state’s new drone-testing site.
Mike Epps predicts champions will emerge from his boxing gym
In addition to buying a cluster of homes in the Kennedy-King neighborhood, actor-comedian Epps purchased a former auto body and paint shop to house his his boxing gym.