Condos make comeback amid apartment boom
Several projects are in the works—a push led mainly by local developer Onyx+East, which plans to begin construction this year on nearly 150 units, 90 of which are in or near downtown.
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Lowe’s planning to add 500 employees in Indianapolis
The jobs are part of a plan Lowe’s announced Wednesday to hire 1,700 customer-support employees in total by October at offices in Wilkesboro, North Carolina; Albuquerque, New Mexico; and Indianapolis.
Portillo’s confirms plans for Fishers restaurant
The popular restaurant chain known for its Italian beef sandwiches and Chicago-style hot dogs on Thursday officially disclosed it was coming to Fishers and revealed its chosen location.
Cushman offers optimistic view of Indianapolis real estate market
The local real estate brokerage presented its annual State of Real Estate event Thursday, painting a rosy outlook for almost all sectors of the market.
Lawmakers vote to restrict local Airbnb bans
The bill comes on the heels of Carmel’s recent decision to send letters to 28 residents who rent out their homes on Airbnb, stating that they are in violation of city zoning laws.
Developer plans $300M mixed-use project for abandoned GE campus
The land is expected to be developed into a mixed-use innovation district that will include more than a million square feet of office, educational, retail, residential, hotel and community space.
Downtown’s south end poised for construction projects
A $17 million hotel should break ground in April, while plans for a parking garage could be followed by the construction of two office buildings that would cater to growing tech companies.
Henke hopes to land hotels, eateries, grocery along U.S. 31 in Westfield
Developer Steve Henke has revealed his preliminary plans for a 40-acre commercial project to be known as the Commons at Chatham Hills.
Fountain Square eatery temporarily closed by state
The Asian restaurant that’s been closed since Feb. 1 isn’t set to reopen until Feb. 15, allegedly due to violating state tax code, according to a sign on the door.
Scale Computing secures new digs downtown
The fast-growing tech firm is joining several companies that have signed up for space in a short-term-leasing operation not far from Lucas Oil Stadium.
IHPC administrator more than ‘hired help’
For 30 of the commission’s 50 years of existence, David Baker has been a powerful but low-profile force in saving some of the city’s oldest structures from demolition.
Noblesville’s Corporate Campus fills in with homes, restaurants, retail and more
Noblesville laid the groundwork for the campus in 2002. When East 146th Street opened in 2007, city leaders believed it would take 20 years for the area to build out. But it’s happening much faster.
Tom Wood moving Toyota dealership to Whitestown
The company has acquired a 10-acre parcel near the southeast corner of Interstate 65 and Whitestown Parkway for $3.6 million, giving it 25 acres at the interchange for the new dealership.
Undaunted, HHGregg CEO sees clear path to turnaround
Robert Riesbeck, appointed to the top job last year, says growth opportunities in appliances and furniture are sufficient to offset declines in the company's battered consumer electronics product line.
Restaurant owners charged with underreporting $1.8M in sales
The two owners operated six eateries in central Indiana, including one in Indianapolis, and have agreed to pay nearly $143,000 in restitution to the state Department of Revenue.
Retail group predicts solid sales growth despite struggles for some stores
Despite a bumpy holiday season and other issues, the largest retail trade group says it's still optimistic that sales will grow this year.
Contamination at former Coca-Cola plant site extends into neighborhood
The developer who is planning a $260 million redevelopment of the downtown property says a contaminant has seeped into the adjacent Chatham Arch area.
Jury still out on Marion County courts going to proposed jail location
Judges have an aggressive timeline for making the decision whether to move courts to the Twin Aire neighborhood with the city’s proposed criminal justice complex.
Restaurateur Brown to close Mass Ave Pizzology, open new eatery
Neal Brown, who’s already busy taking over the Recess space south of Broad Ripple for a new eatery, also is cooking up something new in the current location of Pizzology on Mass Ave.
Chinese tire importer buys former GM plant in Anderson
Sutong China Tire Resources plans to have 20 to 40 workers at the site, where it will service the utility and recreational vehicle trailer industry.