Zionsville operating budget shows 4.5-percent decrease in 2016
The Zionsville Town Council will discuss the 2016 budget when it meets Monday night.
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Anti-discrimination ordinance moves forward in Carmel
A proposal that would ban discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity is set to go before the full Carmel City Council on Monday.
Wood Wind Golf Club could close by end of 2015
Cohoat and O’Neal Management Corp., which has operated the club for five years, sent an email to various customers saying the company’s lease had not been renewed for 2016.
Farm family near Grand Park adapted to encroaching development
Craig Wood has spent most of his 60 years on 191st Street in Westfield, living and working on his family farm. For most of that time, the adjacent land has been other houses and farm fields, but that all changed on Nov. 18, 2011, when construction on Grand Park Sports Campus began.
Boone County thirsty for a brewery
Ben Worrell, business development manager with the Boone County Economic Development Corporation, told the Zionsville Redevelopment Commission that the county hasn’t been home to a brewery since 1874.
Fishers Sports Pavilion project struggles to secure financing
Nearly six months ago, Mayor Scott Fadness announced plans for the $76.4 million Fishers Sports Pavilion. But the project has yet to receive final approval as Fadness remains adamant that financing be secure before the council takes action.
Market District opening Oct. 7 in Carmel
The 125,000-square-foot Market District is located at 11505 N. Illinois St. within the $100 million development called The Bridges that already features a CVS Pharmacy and retail building on the north side of the property.
The Interview Issue: Steve Pittman
The Hamilton County developer says real estate is a “very competitive” and “very entrepreneurial” pursuit.
Hamilton County not-for-profit pursuing $7.8M project in Sheridan
Hamilton County Area Neighborhood Development is planning to renovate the historic Adams Township School in Sheridan into an affordable housing community.
Westfield prepares $34M budget for next year
The plan assumes tax rates will be about the same, which means the bill for a home assessed at $250,000 would be roughly $1,900.
Carmel’s 2016 budget tops $125M
Carmel City Council introduced the 2016 budget Monday night, but most of the discussion on the more than $125 million proposal hasn’t happened yet.
Roundup: Northside Nights returns, burger restaurants open in Westfield, Fishers
Northside Nights runs through Oct. 4, Smashburger opens Sept. 30 in Westfield and Flamme Burger is now open in Fishers.
Carmel City Council delays vote on anti-discrimination ordinance
City Council finance committee chairwoman Luci Snyder kept the ordinance in committee after a hearing last week. Council president Rick Sharp tried to override that decision Monday night and allow the full council to discuss it, but didn’t have enough support.
Fishers considering $66.5M budget
Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness is introducing the city’s 2016 budget, which he describes as maintaining and sustaining the city’s operations, at the City Council meeting tonight.
Westfield’s Bridgewater development adding apartments, more retail
Plans have been filed to construct a 66-unit apartment complex on 12 acres near 151st Street and Gray Road. A new 14,400-square-foot retail building is also in the works.
Carmel’s anti-discrimination proposal stays in committee
Carmel’s finance committee met Thursday to discuss the proposed ordinance. After taking several public comments, the committee declined to move the proposal to the full council.
Craft breweries rush to open outposts in northern suburbs
Small breweries are tapping the northern Indianapolis suburbs. Four have opened just this year, essentially doubling Hamilton County’s craft beer market. And that growth is expected to continue.
Hotel at Grand Park could be six stories with up to 225 beds
Westfield asked for proposals for a “lodging solution” on 5.26 acres of city-owned property immediately to the west of the future indoor soccer facility on 191st Street. Now officials are negotiating with bidder Jonathan Byrd’s, which offered a plan for a 180-bed hotel.
Custom homes come to Westfield’s Grand Junction district
A pair of childhood friends are trying to give homeowners another option for downtown living.
Carmel to consider water, sewer rate increases
Standard & Poor’s just reduced the bond rating on the utility’s debt based on concerns about revenue and a low cash balance in the funds.