Crews at Henry Street Bridge site finding more graves than anticipated, city says
City officials initially estimated as many as 650 grave shafts could be found while excavating the former Greenlawn Cemetery site.
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UPDATE: CIB negotiating with designer for proposed downtown soccer stadium
The Kansas City, Missouri-based Populous Design has planned Major League Soccer stadiums such as TQL Stadium in Cincinnati; Allianz Field in St. Paul Minnesota; GEODIS Park in Nashville, Tennessee; and Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.
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New bridge connects 16 Tech innovation district to greater downtown Indy
The bridge, which spans from the intersection of 10th Street and Riley Hospital Drive to 16 Tech, is part of a larger $30 million infrastructure project.
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Hendricks closing southern block of Circle Centre Mall as it preps for $300M first phase of revamp
The closure isn’t a signal that construction is formally underway. Rather, it allows the developer to conduct investigatory and pre-construction work, including a complete structural analysis.
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After YMCA departs, Athenaeum plans to open its own gym
The Athenaeum Turner Gymnasium includes a nod to the German immigrants who helped establish the Athenaeum, originally known as Das Deutsche Haus.
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D.C. firm spends $50M to acquire Canal-adjacent luxury apartments
A representative for the buyer said that Indianapolis’ rank as one of the best markets in the country for rent growth—that is, increases in rent prices—played a key role in the decision to buy Cosmopolitan on the Canal.
Police apprehend man waving gun on Circle
IBJ reporters and editors watched the incident from IBJ Media’s third floor office in the AES building in the southeast quadrant of the Circle.
Experts, insiders say it’s unclear which option MLS might favor for Indianapolis soccer team
If Major League Soccer decides to put a team in Indianapolis, it can happen one of two ways: through an expansion of the 30-team league or by moving an existing team here.
Groundbreaking planned for $84M overhaul of former downtown jail properties
Thursday’s groundbreaking ceremony comes as interior work gets underway on the overhaul of the former jail and Cole Motor Car Co. building, as well as the Arrestee Processing Center immediately north.
IBJ Podcast: Former NBA exec on joining Pacers’ parent firm, Caitlin Clark’s potential, deal with Kevin Hart company
Joey Graziano also dishes on preparations for WNBA All-Star Weekend In indy and how the Pacers organization views several new projects by Gainbridge Fieldhouse as part of an overarching strategy.
Indianapolis Pizza Festival to debut this summer on Monument Circle
TikTok food critic Tommy Barrett wants to find the best pizza in Indiana during a summer festival on Monument Circle.
Overhaul of downtown office complex to bring another new hotel brand to Indy
In addition to Marriott’s Moxy, the owners of downtown’s fourth-largest office complex also have secured a deal for a Bar Louie restaurant on the ground floor.
Circle City’s identity drives art program at InterContinental Hotel
The luxury hotel pays tribute to Broad Ripple High School alum David Letterman among 24 pieces displayed in lobbies, hallways, meeting rooms and guest rooms.
Crackers, a fixture in Indianapolis stand-up comedy since 1982, closes
Crackers Comedy Club, 207 N. Delaware St., was the final location for a stand-up brand launched in Broad Ripple in 1982.
Photos: Downtown’s luxury InterContinental hotel opens after $110M rehab
The 170-room luxury hotel at 17 W. Market St., made its public debut Monday following a rehabilitation project to the historic building that began in 2018.
Circle Centre restaurant Nada to close
Nada opened in 2016, taking over 8,500 square feet previously occupied by Circle Centre Mall anchor tenant Nordstrom.
Organizers eye 2026 return for I Made Rock ’n’ Roll festival
Organized by cultural development firm GangGang, the first I Made Rock ’n’ Roll festival featured Janelle Monáe as its headlining artist.
Simons’ downtown hotel, entertainment project gets green light for forgivable $25M city loan
Specific details for the loan, which could be forgiven if the Simon family’s development affiliate meets certain terms, are expected to be finalized in coming months.
Indiana lawmakers consider public camping ban
Opponents of the bill testified that the legislation, which mirrors legislation introduced in other states and can be traced to a Texas-based think tank, criminalizes homelessness.
Planned practice center aims to help Fever keep up with WNBA competitors
Six other WNBA teams have opened or announced plans for dedicated practice facilities. Fever parent Pacers Sports & Entertainment, which is majority-owned by Herb Simon and his family, plans to invest $78 million in the Fever facility.
Q&A with hotelier Jim Dora on downtown, police work and more
In a conversation with IBJ, the CEO of General Hotels Corp. explains how his work has shaped his perspective on downtown and offers his thoughts on the controversial city plan to build and operate a hotel.
City keeping redevelopment options open for remainder of Jail I site
Regardless of who ultimately develops the 1-acre eastern half of the city-owned Jail I site at 40 S. Alabama St., city officials view it as “incredibly important” that the project support further development on the east side of downtown.
Windsor Jewelry store revived by new ownership
The demise of Windsor Jewelry in downtown Indianapolis was short-lived, thanks to two attorneys who purchased the 106-year-old downtown business.
Downtown hotel to debut in historic building after 6-year overhaul
IBJ first reported on plans for the project in August 2018, when Columbus, Indiana-based firm Everwood Hospitality Partners said it would spend $15 million to transform the vacant 133-year-old property.