Local homeowners trying to cash in on Super Bowl
The approach of the 2012 Super Bowl has prompted some Indianapolis-area property owners to start looking for a chance to lease their homes and condos for the big game.
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City exploring Mass Ave redevelopment options
Property that houses Indianapolis Fire Department facilities on North New Jersey Street, bordering Massachusetts Avenue, could be sold to private developers. In turn, city police and fire services could be better connected.
Simon Property Group signs CEO to long-term contract
Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group Inc. signed an employment agreement with CEO David Simon that will keep him as head of the largest U.S. mall owner for the next eight years—and give him a one-time award worth $120 million.
Lenders battling Broadbent legal strategy
Developer George P. Broadbent sold The Broadbent Co. to his wife for $50,000 in March 2010 as he faced a barrage of lawsuits threatening his control over the real estate company he co-founded in 1972. He has also transferred several properties to her.
McNamara moving from Broad Ripple after 57 years
The florist is moving from the Broad Ripple retail space it has occupied since 1954. Local developer Buckingham Cos., which purchased the property in 2000, is preparing for the redevelopment of Monon Place.
Retailers post strong June sales numbers
American consumers, enticed by warmer weather and deep discounts of up to 80 percent on summer merchandise, went on a buying binge in June, helping many retailers deliver robust revenue gains.
Carrier to invest $36.5M in local plant, create 276 jobs
Carrier Corp. has spent $32 million to upgrade equipment in Indianapolis and plans to invest another $36.5 million to start a second production line, creating 276 jobs at the plant. The company is seeking a tax abatement to help offset the costs.
Developer launches $19M apartment project in Carmel
Locally based J.C. Hart Co. has broken ground on a $19 million apartment community at the northeast corner of 116th Street and College Avenue in the Carmel Performing Arts District.
Lender’s suit says homebuilder owes $12.8M on loans
M&I Bank filed the suit against J. Greg Allen, charging he defaulted on two loans he took out to buy 73 acres of land on the northeast corner of Emerson Avenue and County Line Road on Indianapolis’ south side.
Mike’s unveils new design for new carwashes
Two new carwash facilities in Anderson and West Lafayette will bring the Indianapolis-based chain to 39 stores.
Marsh lands big tenant, will reoccupy headquarters
Marsh Supermarkets is reoccupying a portion of its long-vacant headquarters building and has snagged a plum tenant to sublease most of the rest of the space.
Local developer ready to start $18M project
Indianapolis-based Buckingham Cos. is expected to start construction this summer on an $18 million, 146-unit apartment building in downtown Columbus.
M&I Plaza revamping entry, lands King David and Main Street Deli as tenants
The main entrance is getting a $1 million makeover as the 28-story building prepares to welcome two new restaurant tenants.
Chatham Arch neighborhood builds community park
Chatham Commons, at the northeast corner of East and St. Clair streets, includes walking paths, a pergola, brick benches, plantings and a Tom Otterness sculpture that was part of a public art exhibit here in 2005.
City mum on economics of $15M parking garage
City officials and the developer of a proposed parking garage in Broad Ripple have refused to share financial projections for the project, describing the documents as a “trade secret” exempt from public disclosure.
Will Biglari use Steak n Shake playbook at Cracker Barrel?
Biglari Holdings began scarfing up Cracker Barrel shares in March and now has amassed a 9.8-percent stake worth $109 million.
Quail Run Apartments in Zionsville changes hands
Richmond, Va.-based McCann Realty Partners LLC bought the 166-unit complex with a $9.25 million loan. The sale marks the second time Quail Run has changed ownership in the past two years.
New Marsh exec hopes to grow market share
Marsh Supermarkets has hired grocery executive David C. Siegel to the new position of senior vice president of merchandising and marketing strategic initiatives. He follows new CEO Joseph M. Kelley from Price Chopper in New York.
Housing agency breaking ground on $30M Lugar Tower project
The project includes renovations to the 15-story apartment building in downtown Indianapolis, as well as the construction of two mixed-income buildings containing a total of 74 units at its base.
Tanger buys outlet center from Simon Property
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers Inc. said Tuesday it bought an Ohio outlet shopping center from Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group Inc. for $134 million.