Nature part of plans for former Newport Chemical Depot
Conservationists have complained that industrial development planned for part of the 7,100-acre site would destroy all but 44 acres of the state's largest restored black-soil tallgrass prairie.
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Lawrence Township school district buildings in play
The district is beginning an evaluation that could result in three buildings being sold and part of another being renovated for private-sector tenants.
Housing will be initial focus of redevelopment at Winona site
The city, along with the nearby Children's Museum of Indianapolis, is spearheading redevelopment of the abandoned property where demolition began Monday. Bids to build mixed-income housing will be sought in the coming months.
Agency urges complete overhaul of Pan Am Plaza garage
Indianapolis’ Department of Code Enforcement made the recommendation Friday afternoon after citing safety concerns posed by possible structural deficiencies.
Finish Line, HHGregg step up their e-commerce strategies
Traditional retailers are trying to connect with customers, however and whenever they want to do business.
Suit alleges religious bias at Defender Direct
A religious discrimination lawsuit brought in federal court by a former Defender Direct manager has an unusual twist: The employee says she was fired for not embracing her boss’s religious beliefs. The company denies the charges.
Apartments, retail planned for Virginia Ave. corridor
Call it Extreme Makeover: Holy Rosary. Just about every building and corner along a four-block stretch of Virginia Avenue in this historic neighborhood southeast of downtown is under construction or will be soon.
Developer proposes $22M project for Keystone Towers site
The Whitsett Group LLC’s plans call for a $22 million project that would include nearly 140 apartments and a retail component on the property where Keystone Towers stood. The company submitted the lone bid to the city to redevelop the site.
Commission approves demolition for Indy East Motel
The Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved the demolition of the former motel at 5585 E. Washington St.—with a few conditions. Developers plan an $8.7 million project for the site.
Retail trade group sees modest holiday sales gain
The National Retail Federation, the nation's largest retail trade group, expects winter holiday sales to rise 2.8 percent, to $465.6 billion this year.
Marsh Supermarkets rolls out new pricing strategy
The Fishers-based chain said it will reduce prices on thousands of items and keep them there for three months.
Simon Property Group gets new $4B credit facility
Indianapolis-based shopping mall giant Simon Property Group Inc. has received a new $4 billion unsecured revolving credit facility.
Lottery says it overspent on amenities for new office
Indiana lottery officials say they overspent on their new headquarters and will sell some of their equipment after reports raised questions about the lavish facility.
Indiana architects seek changes to public project bidding
Design-build process is considered to be too costly.
Waiting for construction industry to recover
The recession officially ended more than two years ago. But the number of local construction jobs is still down 27 percent from 2007 levels. Will the industry ever feel relief? Some segments might not recover in a big way until 2013.
Rezoning sought for growing children’s health program
The Children’s Better Health Institute, a division of The Saturday Evening Post Society Inc., plans to ask the Metropolitan Development Commission to rezone a 23-acre parcel on the city’s northwest side.
Kilroy’s Broad Ripple plan clears another hurdle
Kilroy’s Bar n’ Grill received preliminary approval on Monday from the Local Alcoholic Beverage Board of Marion County, which recommended a liquor permit for the building at 821 Broad Ripple Ave.
California firm’s Park 100 portfolio goes back to lender
California-based Blue Real Estate lost the last big chunk of its Indianapolis portfolio last week when a lender took control of Blue’s 360,000-square-foot, seven-building portfolio in Park 100.
Report holds next steps for Pan Am Plaza garage
Part of the Pan Am Plaza parking garage has reopened after being closed for several hours for emergency repairs late last week, but a report will reveal whether more extensive work is needed to restore the garage to a structurally sound state.
Jeweler plans massive sale in bid to escape bankruptcy
Hofmeister Personal Jewelers Inc., which sought Chapter 11 reorganization in April, is asking the court to let it bring in a national consultant to oversee a huge sale that would begin next month and last until February.