Renovated museum building is ready to buzz with activity in Garfield Park
The opening of the main building of the Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis is merely days away after more than seven years of planning.
Real Estate
Q&A: California Closets president says focus on team, service leads to repeat business
In the 10 years that Hall has been co-owner of the franchise that covers Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Ohio, the company has become downright “obnoxious about our values,” he says.
John’s Famous Stew, one of the city’s oldest restaurants, offered for sale
John’s Famous Stew, a spicy meat-and-potatoes concept, has a history in Indianapolis dating to 1911.
McCammon’s Irish Market closes remaining garden center
The owners of McCammon’s Irish Market have permanently closed their garden center in Brownsburg, not long after doing the same thing to their location in Greenwood.
West Fork Whiskey sells Westfield venue to Stick and Hack Entertainment
Fishers-based Stick and Hack plans to open a sports and entertainment facility at the site with two restaurants, three bars, an outdoor beer garden, and golf and racing simulators.
Mouratoglou center aims to add prestige to tennis scene
In the biggest tennis facility news in central Indiana since the Indianapolis Tennis Center stadium closed in 2010, Mouratoglou Tennis Centers announced plans last month to open a location in Noblesville.
Old City Hall project scrapped after city tires of waiting
The city of Indianapolis is going back to the drawing board — again — on its efforts to revitalize Old City Hall after walking away from a long-stalled deal.
Central Indiana saw fewer existing-home sales in March, higher prices
The active inventory of existing homes in the 17-county area rose from 4,063 in March 2025 to 4,816 last month, an 18.5% increase.
Purdue cancels plans for 260-unit apartment project on Indiana Avenue
The university didn’t disclose the reason for its decision to call off the proposed $100 million, 260-unit project at 501 Indiana Ave.
Purdue continues to grow property holdings in Indiana Avenue area
The three-parcel property was the longtime home of the Second Baptist Church, the city’s first African American Baptist congregation.
Westfield council paves way for 272-unit apartment complex in Grand Park District
In addition to two apartment buildings, the Grand Park PUD is expected to include a parking garage and a new headquarters for Ed Carpenter Racing.
Café Babette owners plan overseas move, offer business for sale
Citing a political climate at odds with their aspirations, the owners of a popular Garfield Park bakery announced plans to move to Spain.
Old Indianapolis City Hall project canceled; city to seek new proposals
TWG Development’s $249 million plan to redevelop the historic building and build an adjacent tower of nearly 30 stories has been called off, the city said.
Data center debate often splits officials, residents
Projects that check certain boxes and bring in community investment are winning favor from economic development officials and city leaders but haven’t found footing among passionate, organized communities.
9 downtown projects that should (mostly) be ready for the city’s next Final Four events
Fans could have new places to stay and new things to see when the NCAA brings its marquee basketball championships back to Indianapolis in 2028 and 2029.
Developers for several downtown projects see advantages in reusing older buildings
Developers have started or are planning several projects that will convert office space into hotels.
80-year-old Boone County drive-in theater closes after property sale
The 300-car-capacity drive-in opened in 1946 as the Outdoor Drive-in and operated under several names over the years.
Shelbyville Common Council advances plans for $2B data center complex
California-based industrial developer Prologis Inc. hopes to build the sprawling, 11-building operation on 429 acres.
Franklin distillery owner views bigger location with full restaurant as tourist destination
Haberdasher Artisan Distillery will take over the former location of Richard’s Brick Oven Pizza on South Main Street in Franklin.
BSA LifeStructures grows by keeping focus on strengths
CEO Tim Spence says the design firm does not stray from its core industries of health care, higher education and scientific research. In BSA lingo, that’s healing, learning and discovery.