Plan for Zionsville’s long-vacant ‘Citgo lot’ calls for office-and-restaurant building
Jaffe Realty Co. plans to invest $12 million to redevelop the lot at 420 E. Main St., which has been empty for 14 years.
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Metrobloks seeks rezoning for $500M Martindale-Brightwood data center on 14 acres
The rezoning application to the Department of Metropolitan Development shows that Los Angeles-based Metrobloks intends to build two large buildings, a pocket park and a power substation on a 13.68-acre parcel.
Church appeals historic preservation board’s decision to deny Holy Cross demolition
St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, which oversees the Holy Cross Church property, said it has requested a judicial review of a decision that prevents it from razing the historic building.
Abrupt crane bay demolition at former GM stamping plant site caught many off guard
It took only a five-line clause in the state’s August land sale to Elanco Animal Health to bring down what was left of a nearly 100-year-old crane bay along the western bank of the White River.
City hosts groundbreaking for low-barrier shelter expected to open in 2027
The project is being funded through a $12 million commitment from the city along with $20 million approved by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority.
Westfield expecting more large developments after new comprehensive plan
As Westfield’s leaders review a proposal for a “monster” 715-acre residential development, Mayor Scott Willis expects developers to pitch more large, master-planned projects.
Is Washington Square Mall for sale? Here’s what the owner says.
Vijay Kumar Vemulapalli, principal of Washington Square owner Durga Property Holdings, said he thinks the city of Indianapolis is issuing code violations in an attempt to force him to sell the property.
Historic churches present opportunity, challenges
Successful adaptive reuses of historic church structures can be an uphill climb, often pitting church organizations at odds with neighbors.
Indianapolis development officials seek new operator, ideas for revamped City Market
The market, which was closed for redevelopment in early 2024, was previously operated by nonprofit City Market Corp., but will reopen under a private operator.
Former Elanco campus in Greenfield seen as catalyst for future ag district
As Elanco Animal Health Inc. settles into its new home in Indianapolis, leaders in Greenfield have turned their attention to the future of the company’s former corporate campus.
Q&A: Holladay executive brings brokerage experience to development role
South Bend-based Holladay has several other major projects underway, including Pembroke Place, the redevelopment of the former Angi Inc. headquarters, and the conversion of Circle Tower into a hotel.
Developer planning 720-acre residential project with 2,300 homes in Westfield
The proposed Ironstone at Hortonville would feature housing, shops, restaurants and recreational amenities in an area just off the city’s current northern boundaries.
Former Hogsett aide’s secret relationship calls into question high-profile deals
Recent media reports raise questions about deals brokered by Thomas Cook, Mayor Hogsett’s former chief of staff, and the city’s former top economic development official, with whom Cook was allegedly in a secret romantic relationship.
Ingalls is planning to be next I-69 boom town
Town leaders are preparing for growth as they’ve seen what being located along major corridors has meant to nearby communities like Fishers, Fortville and McCordsville.
Bill Taft: City needs to nix barriers to affordable housing
We have everything it takes to make Indianapolis the most attractive place to build homes in the Midwest.
Noblesville City Council OKs plan for more than 300 new houses
Fishers-based Boomerang Development LLC and the Indianapolis offices of David Weekley Homes and Lennar Homes of Indiana are involved in the project.
Noblesville provides a look at major downtown project
The first phase of the project is expected to be completed before the holiday season next year.
Indy Historic Preservation Commission denies bid to demolish Holy Cross Church
After nearly two hours of occasionally passionate discussion, the nine-member panel voted unanimously to deny church leaders’ request to raze the historic building and the attached rectory at 125 N. Oriental St.
McCordsville sues Daniel’s Vineyard, alleges breach of development contract
The lawsuit alleges the business has failed to meet architectural standards for its primary building, which was originally built to be a storage barn.
Report predicts $350B nuclear boom in US to power AI
While demand is on the rise for carbon-free fission power as the U.S. races to meet a surge in electricity needs, costs remain high and construction is expected to be slow.