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Indianapolis’ next reservoir ‘an insurance policy’ for dry periods

November 15, 2019

When completed, the 88-acre project, called Citizens Reservoir, will be able to pump up to 30 million gallons a day of captured rainwater into nearby Geist Reservoir.

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UPDATE: Hogsett wants more collaboration with doughnut counties in COVID fight

October 29, 2020 |

Samm Quinn and Kurt Christian

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett said Thursday morning that because COVID-19 doesn’t recognize county boundaries, he’s calling on health officials in metropolitan Indianapolis to coordinate on policies and best practices.

Area leaders balk at Indy Mayor Joe Hogsett’s regional infrastructure plan

May 30, 2019

Several area mayors say they’ve been meeting to discuss regional cooperation—talks that Hogsett has been a part of—but had not signed off on any plan like the one the Indianapolis Democrat proposed. The Hogsett plan would create winners and losers among counties.

Indiana American Water customers could see rates climb nearly 8 percent

March 19, 2019

The utility, with more than 300,000 customers in central Indiana, announced a settlement agreement Tuesday with consumer groups.

Senate OKs bill to allow food, beverage tax in three Indy suburbs

February 4, 2019

The tax would have the biggest impact in Greenwood, where it could generate $2.5 million in 2020 and $2.6 million in 2021.

Q&A: Shelbyville Mayor Tom DeBaun

October 17, 2018

Since taking office in 2012, one of DeBaun’s top priorities has been to increase awareness of the Shelby County city, whose population is just shy of 20,000.

Firm planning $25M behavioral health hospital in Plainfield

October 17, 2018

The standalone, two-story facility is expected to offer a wide array of inpatient and outpatient services, including addiction treatment, counseling and psychiatric intensive care.

Farmers struggle with growing suburban traffic

June 4, 2018

In suburban Indianapolis, the roads farmers have used for decades to reach their fields have become increasingly busy.

Local company’s software helping Greenwood pitch downtown redevelopment

May 29, 2018

VisionThree’s 3-D program depicting the city’s potential growth downtown has become a key interactive tool for selling developers on getting involved. And Mayor Mark Myers can cart it around in his pocket.

Westfield, Noblesville may see growth spurt as Hamilton County population soars

May 22, 2018

Population projections recently released by the Indiana Business Research Center show the county will add more than 218,000 residents in the next 30-some years.

Hamilton County kicks off 256-bed jail expansion, eyes start of second phase

April 10, 2018

County officials are weighing whether to get moving on the $4 million final phase so it could be finished at the same time as the first.

EDITORIAL: Let’s start regional conversation about taxes, the arts and more

April 4, 2018

Indianapolis must be a strong, stable city for the region to continue to thrive—and its suburbs must be vibrant as well. That won’t occur without in-depth regional conversations about taxation, transit, economic development and more.

Indianapolis ponders commuter tax to fund road repairs

March 12, 2018

Indianapolis officials desperate for money to repair roads are considering whether they should try to collect income taxes from suburbanites who don't live in the city but who travel there for work.

Indianapolis-area counties see big surge in early property tax payments

January 5, 2018

Thousands of residents in central Indiana pre-paid their property tax bills before Jan. 1, resulting in more than $31 million in early payments, according to research by IBJ. The early payments marked a significant increase for most areas.

Archer’s property could start domino of development on south side of 116th

September 29, 2017

Since 2014, developers have invested nearly $90 million between three projects on the north side of 116th Street in Fishers. Now, the south side—mostly lined with small, one-story retail buildings and parking lots—could see a similar boom.

Indianapolis, Fishers mayors spearhead effort to attract Amazon HQ2

September 11, 2017

Amazon’s announcement last week that its future second headquarters will create 50,000 new jobs with an average annual compensation of $100,000 have cities across the country clamoring to submit bids. But there’s a short timetable, with proposals due Oct. 19.

Hamilton County employers try to fill thousands of positions as jobless rate falls

September 7, 2017

No particular industry sector appears safe from the impact, as the county’s unemployment rate falls below 3 percent. Companies in health care, information technology, advanced manufacturing and construction are all struggling to find workers.

Indianapolis, Carmel reach deal in 96th Street roundabout dispute

August 29, 2017

The deal has to be approved by both the Indianapolis City-County Council and the Carmel City Council before Carmel begins construction on the contested intersections.

Fishers considers joining debate on Airbnb usage, regulations

January 27, 2017

City officials could create a committee to examine the impact of online lodging services. Carmel has come out against them, and state legislators are weighing a bill prohibiting cities from banning them.

Northern suburbs racing to be bike-friendly

September 8, 2016

For years, the cities and towns in Boone and Hamilton counties have invested in trail systems; now they are adding other bike-friendly elements, like dedicated bike lanes, bike routes and loops, and bike-share programs.

Hamilton County sees flurry of hotel projects

July 14, 2016

Nearly 10 projects are in various stages of development, including three in Westfield. Once the announced hotels are open, Hamilton County’s room count could increase 35 percent.

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