People who park on trails, sidewalks in Carmel could face larger fines
The city of Carmel is looking to significantly increase fines given to drivers who park their vehicles in areas reserved for pedestrians and bicyclists.
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Christkindlmarkt CEO resigns, former board chair sues Carmel mayor for defamation
The moves come after months of tension between market leadership and city officials who have raised concerns about the nonprofit’s finances.
New plan for West Fork District in Westfield features entertainment venue, town houses
Plans call for the entertainment venue to have duckpin bowling, laser tag, a bar, an arcade and a laser-projected dart game inside, and a ropes course and a 36-hole mini-golf course outside.
Sheridan, county spar over planned roadwork
Town leaders want to improve and widen a 2.2-mile stretch of West 236th Street from State Road 38 to just east of Six Points Road; they want the county to help with the financing.
Q&A with Isaac Bamgbose: ‘There’s definitely a need and a niche in the market that isn’t being met’
His New City Development firm’s first major project, announced in 2022, is a $300 million, 125-acre development called Hobbs Station in Plainfield.
Electric vehicle maker Rivian planning service center in Fishers
The facility would be the second Rivian service center in Indiana following one that opened in March in Fort Wayne.
Hamilton County to gain courts, Marion County to lose magistrates in bill headed to governor
The legislation is meant to reduce caseloads in some of the state’s fastest-growing counties.
Funding in question for food hall development near Monon in Carmel
Plans unveiled last year for Monon Square South called for a food hall, community gathering space, 45,000 square feet of office space, a 190-unit apartment building and a 602-space public parking garage.
Fishers passes rental home cap, while Carmel introduces its own
The Fishers City Council voted 9-0 to approve the proposed ordinance, which would cap the percentage of single-family rental houses. Meanwhile, Carmel began considering its own plan.
For pair of crafty firefighters, old hoses provide the spark for something special
Scott Carr and Robert Demlow started Brotherhood Designs by repurposing retired fire hoses into American flags and honoring the legacy of those who have served.
Developer planning resort waterpark in Hamilton County
Developer Monarch Ventures LLC, which has submitted plans to build Skylake Adventure Park on 126 acres of agricultural land, expects the park to attract about 500,000 visitors per year.
Fishers City Council to hold public hearing on rental registration proposal
The plan calls for limiting the percentage of single-family rental units per subdivision to 10%, but it would grandfather in existing rentals.
Homebuilder planning 326 new houses in two Noblesville developments
Plans for communities proposed by M/I Homes of Indiana called MontClaire and Bending Branch were presented to members of the Noblesville City Council this week.
Carmel review panel praises Christkindlmarkt, but says event needs governance improvement
A committee charged with reviewing nonprofit organizations with ties to the city of Carmel discussed its latest findings Wednesday night after studying the governance and financial structures of the community’s beloved German-themed holiday market.
Business owner delays opening for sensory-friendly play space after Carmel tornado
Kay Anderson planned to open Prana Play Carmel in May, but the building adjacent to the Monon Greenway was in the path of the F-1 tornado last week.
Investigators deploy new methods to ID Westfield serial killer’s victims
An investigative team in Hamilton County is using new technologies and techniques to identify remains discovered at the former home of suspected serial killer Herb Baumeister.
North of 96th roundup: Sunny Day Cafe among businesses planning openings at Hamilton Town Center
Multiple retailers, restaurants and other businesses and organizations recently opened or began planning new locations in the north suburbs of Indianapolis.
Carmel City Council OKs plan to help businesses and homeowners impacted by tornado
Carmel Fire Department Chief Joel Thacker told council members that 54 houses and 13 businesses were damaged in the storm. Five houses and six businesses sustained major damage.
Three years later: Where’s Hy-Vee?
In 2022, Iowa-based Hy-Vee said it would build a pair of 150,000-square-foot stores in the suburbs north of Indianapolis: one in Zionsville and another in Fishers. The company hasn’t broken ground at either site.
Cadillac F1 HQ developer purchases Fishers hotel next to racing facility
Bradford Allen launched its hospitality platform in 2022. Over the past three years, the company has acquired seven hotels totaling about 900 rooms.