Westfield’s Grand Park far from break-even
Since opening in summer 2014, Grand Park has operated millions of dollars in the red and is projecting a $3.86 million deficit next year. Revenue is growing—but so are expenses.
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New Kroger Marketplace debuts near 116th Street and Olio Road
The 124,000-square-foot goliath features amenities such as a Starbucks, cafe bistro, an expanded bulk food section, a Little Clinic, a Murray’s Cheese Shop and a wide selection of apparel.
Campaign finance reports show little activity for Hamilton County Dems
Democrats fielded contenders for all of the local races in Hamilton County this year, but only one candidate has collected campaign donations from outside sources.
Westfield names new director of Grand Park
William Knox, who most recently served as the director of the Hamilton County Sports Authority, starts the position Monday.
Mainstreet moves forward with $10.1M nursing home in Whitestown
The 96-bed skilled nursing care complex will include eight buildings on a 10.5-acre property northeast of Main Street and Central Boulevard near the massive Anson development.
The Trails development grows in size, adds retail section
Plans for the Westfield development, led by EdgeRock Development LLC, initially included a family entertainment venue, but the entertainment center is no longer included.
Hamilton County Council candidate charged with criminal mischief
Fall Creek Township Trustee and Hamilton County Council at-large candidate Jeff Hern has been charged with criminal mischief for allegedly stealing another candidate’s’ campaign signs before the May primary election.
Fishers won’t let Ikea fuel retail blitz
Local officials are taking steps to preserve the vacant land surrounding the 35-acre Ikea site near Interstate 69 and 116th Street for office development.
St. Vincent Sports Performance to open facility at Grand Park
The 4,000-square-foot branch at Jonathan Byrd’s Fieldhouse will offer strength and conditioning coaches, athletic trainers and dietitians to athletes and the general public.
Roundup: Fresh To Order opening first Indy-area location, Potbelly plans third shop
Fresh To Order, a chain that focuses on healthy selections, has tabbed Noblesville to begin an aggressive expansion into central Indiana. Also in the works: a new outpost for BoomBozz Craft Pizza & Taphouse.
Commission approves $396K design contract for Palladium plaza
In the winter months, Center Green would be transformed into a Christkindle Market where visitors could skate, shop for crafts, eat and watch entertainers.
Downtown Fishers to get new office building in property shuffle
After a deal fell through earlier this year, the city of Fishers has accepted a new offer to redevelop a quarter-acre property in the Nickel Plate District.
Pittman family dispute escalates with new lawsuit
Mark Pittman, son of late heart surgeon and developer John N. Pittman, filed a lawsuit Oct. 14 in Hamilton County against his siblings and family-owned entities involved with The Bridges, a retail development in Carmel that includes a Market District grocery store.
Construction on State Road 37 project could start in 2019
Project managers and contractors shared the possible project timeline with about 50 residents at a public meeting Wednesday night in Fishers.
Carmel City Council approves modest raise for Brainard
The Carmel City Council slashed proposed raises for other elected officials to 2 percent on Monday night, but gave itself a 15 percent pay increase.
Noble Roman’s debuting pizzeria-pub concept in Westfield
Noble Roman’s Craft Pizza & Pub, a 4,200-square-foot quick service and casual dining restaurant, will attempt to latch onto the crazes for fast-fired pies and craft beer.
Fishers office park off I-69 continues growth with two proposed buildings
The buildings would join high-profile projects already under way including a $15.9 million headquarters for Stanley Security and a taproom and brewery proposed by Sun King Brewing Co.
Officials try to strike balance on mayoral pay
Municipalities want to attract qualified and knowledgeable candidates to run for office, but communities have to be cautious about how public dollars are spent.
Westfield approves plans for gas station in Harmony neighborhood
The station will be part of a 275-acre development by Estridge Homes and T.M. Crowley with 650 single-family homes, 275 apartments and 170,000 square feet of retail space.
Carmel City Council opposes steep salary increases
The council’s three-person finance committee voted Monday night to send a proposed salary ordinance back to the full council with the recommendation that increases for all elected officials be reduced to 2 percent.