Proposed canal park still in play despite funding issues
Supporters announced plans for a downtown park along the Central Canal in late 2014. Forced to regroup, they’re now about halfway to their fundraising goal.
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City pores over more designs for mammoth Bottleworks project on Mass Ave
Historic preservation officials examined plans on Wednesday for an eight-story office building and the pie-slice-shaped face for the project, in preparation of a major meeting in July.
Vacant Butler-Tarkington firehouse poised for reuse as restaurant, bar
A review committee has recommended the plan to city officials over a proposal submitted by the owner of the liquor store next door.
Roundup: Le Creuset commits to Rivers Edge store; Diamonds Direct officially arrives
The French manufacturer of premium cookware has agreed to take 1,600 square feet of space at the north-side shopping center, marking its entry into the Indianapolis market.
Milktooth chef Brooks planning second local restaurant near downtown
Flush with national accolades, Jonathan Brooks hopes to open Beholder this fall with a strong emphasis on wine. Also in Property Lines: BurgerFuel opens its first U.S. location in Broad Ripple.
New renderings show plans for Mass Ave’s Bottleworks taking shape
Designs for the $260 million project are being submitted to city officials for review in monthly waves. The latest include the movie theater and residential and commercial buildings.
Musk’s Kitchen group opening eatery in Meridian-Kessler
The Colorado-based company co-founded by entrepreneur Kimbal Musk confirmed on Wednesday, after months of speculation, that it will open Next Door in a former Double 8 Foods store.
New Parkwood Crossing owners spending $6M on amenity center
The two-story facility in the north-side office park—recently purchased for $163 million—will feature a 6,000-square-foot fitness center and other perks.
Roundup: Drew Brees’ sports bar scouting Indy locations; Tim Hortons nabs third site
Louisiana-based Walk-On’s, partly owned by the star quarterback, is expanding via franchising, while Tim Hortons builds on its presence in Indy.
New plans emerge for former Omar Bakery site on East 16th
A homebuilder wants to tear down the vacant, century-old building and construct 34 townhomes on the site, which is in the middle of an area on the rise.
Roundup: Mass Ave Toys space to reopen as international beer bar
The bar and restaurant chain featuring more than 500 brews should open downtown by the end of the year. Meanwhile, Mass Ave Toys is ready to debut its new north-side home.
Contentious Chatham Arch condo project wins approval from city commission
The 66-unit development that would encompass an entire block between East Street and Park Avenue in the neighborhood had been sent back to the drawing board several times.
Creator of Bru, Union 50 to open two new restaurants in Ironworks hotel
The restaurateur who helped transform the Mass Ave culinary scene plans to branch out with original concepts Rize and Provision this fall in the hotel near Keystone at the Crossing.
Roundup: The latest on Tilted Kilt, Red the Steakhouse, more
A downtown restaurant and bar known for its scantily clad servers has closed, but a new steakhouse and taco joint are getting set to open.
Tim Hortons selects site for second area restaurant
Plans for another Indianapolis-area location follow a filing from earlier this month that says the Canadian-based coffee and doughnut chain will build on the west side.
Goodwill, developer proposing $26M apartment project for near-west side
The four-story project by the White River would be reserved for middle-income workers who can’t afford higher rents downtown.
$41M apartment project in Mile Square moving forward
Developers of The Ardmore told city officials on Wednesday that they hope to start construction in the fall and are seeking city financial assistance on the project.
Is used car lot next in line for South College development surge?
The owner of Bob’s Auto Sales is jumping into the action by offering the property for sale as plans for big projects unfold on parcels nearby.
Roundup: Tinker Street restaurateurs branching out again with BBQ joint
Peter George and Thomas Main, who have helped turn East 16th Street into a culinary corridor, plan to open a Southern eatery in June next to Festiva.
Downtown tower bracing for exits of big tenants
Roughly 160,000 square feet in the Landmark Center will be available once two large tenants vacate the complex—one a well-known company with a big downtown presence.