Three downtown hotel projects delayed amid development glut
A trio of hotels in downtown’s construction pipeline have stalled in recent months, raising questions about whether they will ultimately move forward.
A trio of hotels in downtown’s construction pipeline have stalled in recent months, raising questions about whether they will ultimately move forward.
It will add to a mix of new businesses in the town center. Also this week: Dave & Buster’s, VetIQ, Jiffy Lube, Ross Dress for Less, Sears Outlet and more.
The new language, which was added to a bill this week, would effectively make it illegal to panhandle in all of downtown Indianapolis.
The building, at 42 E. Washington St., houses Gallery Forty Two art gallery and is believed to be the city’s oldest commercial structure.
The building’s tenants will include Black Circle Brewing Co., Gold Leaf Savory & Sweet restaurant and Early Kind, a cosmetics and lifestyle retailer.
The owner is a Brownsburg technical writer with five children who spent a year studying similar venues around the country. He’d like to replicate Press Play Gaming Lounge in other Indiana markets.
The repurposed building at Washington and Post formerly housed Liberty Bell Flea Market. Also this week: New Bottleworks tenants, Circle Centre food court departures and more.
The Round Table Recording Co. will offer both audio recording/production and a school for those who want to learn the business. Also this week: Orangetheory Fitness and Goldfish Swim School.
The format is key to the pharmacy chain’s plan to slash expenses. Also this week: Black Acre Brewing Co., Sauce on the Side, Versona, Tropical Smoothie Cafe.
The apartments-and-retail project slated next to the Athenaeum has been in the works since 2016 but encountered hurdles including a lengthy legal battle that reached the Indiana Supreme Court.
The fast-growing chain’s concept allows customers to stay in their cars. Also this week: Root & Bone, Gavel, People’s Revel Room, Gymboree Play & Music, Portrait Innovations and more.
The project, whose backers include father/son developers Tom and Ed Battista, has been in the works for more than two years. Also this week: Jimmy John’s, Taste of Havana, Marco’s Pizza and Best Buy.
30 Minute Hit will open its first Indiana gym in Indianapolis’ Wanamaker community early next year. Also this week: Burn by Rocky Patel, Wei Ramen, City Bytes Coffee, Gina’s Grill, Rise ‘n Roll and more.
Its downtown and midtown stores are among 22 underperforming locations closing nationwide. Also this week: Vasa Fitness, CityWay Animal Clinics, Seraphim Asian Grill, new Bottleworks eateries, Kroger and more.
It’s part of a multi-state expansion that comes just more than a year after the original Thrillz opened. Also this week, the reopening of Cinemark 8, Kilroy’s Bar and Grill and The Boiling.
The California-based company’s local franchisee is shopping for sites downtown and across central Indiana. Also this week: Best Friends Pet Hotel, Mission 27 Resale, Rize and Dr. Tavel.
The chain’s 11th gym here will be an upscale version of what local members are used to. Also this week: Chuy’s restaurant and Vinny’s Drive Bar.
Cousins Subs, which recently opened its first Indiana location in Crown Point, is hoping to open eight to 10 stores in the central Indiana market. Also this week: News on Ellison Brewing and Massage Heights.
At least six venues are open or in the works. Also this week: Dottie Couture, Book Warehouse, Cupid Couture and MBP Distinctive Catering.
The Indianapolis-based developer asked the city for an increase of more than $10 million to its incentive package. But following meetings and email exchanges, city officials rejected the request, calling it “not feasible.”