Zionsville sticks with big-box ban despite growth push
Even as retail development continues to proliferate just outside Zionsville’s borders, town officials say they remain committed to an 8-year-old zoning ordinance banning big-box stores.
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Symbol of Durham’s opulence heading for a sheriff’s sale
Tim Durham’s 10,700-square-foot Geist home has languished on the market for years with an asking price of $5.5 million.
Home starts flat in frigid January
Homebuilders filed roughly the same number of building permits in central Indiana last month, 300, that they did in January 2013. The severe winter weather has kept builders at bay, the Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis said.
Artist Noel to sell Sanctuary in Zionsville, relocate to New York City
Nancy Noel is putting the massive gallery and event space on the market for $1.85 million. She’ll keep her residence in the area, but plans to open a gallery in the Big Apple.
Butler embarking on $3M, year-long streetscape project
The project calls for the installation of a boulevard on Sunset Avenue lined with trees, in addition to sidewalks and bike lanes, in hopes of distinguishing the college from the surrounding neighborhood.
Prominent criminal lawyer: Airport site for complex ‘cannot work’
A spokesman for Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard said the airport site hasn’t officially been selected, although it did score highest among sites the city evaluated.
Proposed criminal justice complex draws five bidders
In the meantime, city officials are arranging to meet with lawyers, judges and residents who are concerned about moving jails and courts from downtown’s core.
Update: Black Acre wins approval to expand brewing
The Irvington brewpub has received a zoning variance that allows the business to increase brewing capacity. Black Acre’s beer soon could become available in other bars and restaurants.
Local developer Keystone buys north-side office park
An affiliate of Keystone Realty Group has bought Waterplace Office Park on North Meridian Street and plans to make a major investment in the property in hopes of improving occupancy.
Kite paying $1.2B for rival real estate developer
Kite Realty Group Trust will remain in Indianapolis after the purchase, which will balloon its holdings to 131 properties covering 20 million square feet of shopping center space in 26 states.
Architecture firm closing, renovated HQ on block
A2SO4 Architecture LLC has begun to wind down operations as a bank forecloses on a couple of construction loans for its new headquarters with a total balance of more than $1 million.
$80M project on tap for Keystone at the Crossing
A local developer plans to build a hotel, apartments, offices and retail space on the last two vacant parcels in Keystone at the Crossing.
Capital Center honored as outstanding building
Capital Center, a downtown twin-office-tower complex, has been honored with The Outstanding Building of the Year award for central Indiana by the Building Owners and Managers Association.
Mall giant Simon beating back perceptions of Internet threat
Brick-and-mortar retailers experienced a rough holiday season, and the doldrums continued through January—fueling hand-wringing among investors and other observers over whether the Internet has permanently diminished the American shopping mall.
City looks to develop small parcel near former MSA site
Officials received just one response: a proposal to build 35 to 40 apartment units on the thin tract fronting a parking garage.
CVS Caremark to stop selling tobacco products
The nation's second-largest drugstore chain said Wednesday that it will phase out cigarettes, cigars and chewing tobacco by Oct. 1, a move that will cost it about $2 billion in annual revenue.
Developer plans Lockerbie residential project
Chase Development plans to build six, four-story townhomes along with six more traditional houses on a 1.25-acre parcel between Michigan and North streets.
Ossip to move HQ, open flagship store in Fishers
Ossip Optometry plans to open a flagship store in a funky building off 96th Street in Fishers, just around the corner from where it’s putting its new headquarters.
Bill to free $400M for highways passed by House
House Bill 1002 transfers the balance of the Major Moves 2020 Trust Fund to the state highway fund before July 1, 2015. The legislation received support from both parties and passed 91-2.
Deadline nears for saving Anderson’s Wigwam gym
School officials say a plan is needed to pay ongoing costs at Anderson's iconic Wigwam gymnasium while a group trying to save the building faces a deadline to hold off its demolition.