Eagle’s Nest is a survivor among rooftop eateries
As rooftop restaurants nationwide have fallen from grace, the Eagle’s Nest, sitting high atop the 22-story Hyatt Regency Hotel in the center of downtown, continues to fly high.
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Irsay, Simon tie on magazine’s world’s-richest list
In a feat not possible for their teams, Indiana Pacers owner Herb Simon and Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay tied for 879th place on Forbes magazine’s annual list of the richest people in the world. Bill Cook and Dean White also made the list.
Virginia not-for-profit suing Duke Realty for $30M
Military think tank CNA claims Duke Realty breached its obligations as landlord by selling land in Alexandria to the Department of Defense, which plans to build a bomb-inspection facility on the site.
Lawsuit puts Calle 52 in park
Plans are on hold for a new Latin restaurant at 52nd Street and College Avenue after a fellow restaurant owner sued to overturn city approval of a parking variance.
Volunteers market growing retail space along East 10th
Six projects with more than 25,000 square feet of space will be completed this year and in 2012 along the 10th Street corridor, which runs from near Rural Street east to Sherman Drive.
Northeast-side office building target of foreclosure
Owners of the nearly 40,000-square-foot office complex near East 71st Street and Binford Boulevard have defaulted on a $3 million bank note, according to court documents.
IU Foundation buys Indiana Landmarks’ canalside offices
The Indiana University Foundation will move its Indianapolis staff from an office on North Meridian Street.
Group’s demolition plan draws ire of preservationists
A proposal by Keep Indianapolis Beautiful to bulldoze four century-old homes near Fountain Square has sparked a battle between the neighborhood beautification group and some of its typical allies: historic preservationists.
Granite City, Au Bon Pain join Indianapolis airport offerings
Granite City Food & Brewery and Au Bon Pain are slated to replace a former TGI Friday's restaurant at the Indianapolis International Airport.
Appellate court upholds state alcohol permit quotas
Judges’ decision deals blow to state’s package liquor stores, which sought to stop the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission from issuing new permits until the judges could clarify state quota laws.
Broad Ripple Village awaits garage bids
City leaders in February put out a request seeking ideas for how to design and finance a parking garage in Broad Ripple to ease traffic tensions. Responses are due March 11.
Sanford Garner one of 11 recipients of national young architects award
The award, given to architects licensed less than 10 years, will be presented at the AIA National Convention and Design Exposition in New Orleans.
City hires project manager for international district improvements
The plan would enhance the area around West 38th Street and Lafayette Road with landscaping, monuments and murals.
Indiana experts weigh in on environmental issues
A panel discussion includes topics ranging from green power initiatives and hybrid cars to landfill policies and environmental regulations.
Northwest-side apartment complex faces foreclosure
Fannie Mae filed a lawsuit in Marion Superior Court Tuesday, seeking foreclosure and the appointment of a receiver at Arrowwoods Apartments over an unpaid note of $4.56 million.
Builders offer new twist on move-up incentive
Instead of offering to help would-be buyers of new houses sell their old homes, Marketplace is offering to become a rental property manager for as long as six years.
INSIDE DISH: Arsenal owners’ ploy is gaming plus grubbing
Gameroom lords Andrew Chang and Troy Branam want players to come for Dungeons & Dragons and stay for the Wizards Gumbo.
Key House Republican praises Obama housing plan
The Obama administration's plan to gradually dissolve ailing housing giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and to shrink the government's role in the mortgage market drew praise from House Republicans on Tuesday.
Construction activity falls to near-decade low
The current pace of construction activity is just about half of the $1.5 trillion level that economists believe would signal a healthy construction sector.
City-County Council OKs North of South project funding
The $155 million complex, to be built primarily on Eli Lilly and Co.-owned parking lots at Delaware and South streets, is to include a boutique hotel, a YMCA, apartments and retail and office space.