City looks to spend $54M to purchase Pan Am Plaza, move hotel project forward
Control of the Pan Am Plaza site would allow the city to move forward with its plans to redevelop the property with the 40-story Signia by Hilton hotel.
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Bar One Fourteen shifts to private-event business model
Bar One Fourteen will accommodate private parties of up to 18 people in a setting designed for audiophiles.
Noblesville City Council OKs project terms for Pacers G League arena
Mayor Chris Jensen said the arena is expected to attract about 65,000 people to Noblesville per year, which he said would equate to more than $30 million in annual economic impact for the city.
Mayoral candidate Shreve calls Hogsett’s Pan Am Plaza plan ‘flawed policy’
Republican Jefferson Shreve said he disagrees with the decision by Mayor Joe Hogsett’s administration to take over financing and ownership of the $510 million Signia by Hilton—a key part of the city’s convention strategy.
Indianapolis Cultural Trail to bridge White River in $21M expansion plan
Announced Tuesday, a one-mile expansion project will take Indianapolis Cultural Trail across the White River as part of the planned Henry Street Bridge south of Washington Street.
Noblesville to build $36M arena to woo Pacers’ Mad Ants from Fort Wayne
As part of the move, the Mad Ants—named in honor of Fort Wayne’s namesake “Mad” Anthony Wayne—will get a new nickname.
City to take over financing of $510M hotel at Pan Am Plaza
Hogsett administration officials said the move was necessary to save the project after Kite Realty Group told the city it couldn’t secure suitable financing for a planned 814-room Signia by Hilton hotel.
Westfield forms new sports commission
Mayor Andy Cook said the commission is a natural progression of the city’s sports tourism industry, which has been built around Grand Park Sports Campus.
Trey Anastasio tops jam-themed lineup announced for All IN fest
The improvisational rock of jam bands is scheduled to reign at the second All IN festival, where Trey Anastasio and Umphrey’s McGee are on the bill.
Aerosmith’s farewell tour includes stop in Indianapolis
The 40-date run of shows includes a stop at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in October with special guests The Black Crowes.
Southwest grounds flights nationwide due to technical issues
Southwest Airlines said an “intermittent technology issue” led to more than 1,700 flight delays Tuesday morning.
Indianapolis Zoological Society awards new prize to Peruvian conservationist
The Emerging Conservationist Award is a new honor affiliated with the Indianapolis Prize, a leading award for animal conservation.
Photo gallery: Prominent conservatives take stage at NRA convention
Several prominent conservatives took the stage during a leadership forum at the National Rifle Association Annual Meetings in Indianapolis.
State ‘destination’ agency awards public art, placemaking grants
The Indiana Destination Development Corp., a public-private agency that promotes the state as a place to live and visit, is awarding more than $414,000 to support nearly 40 public art activation and placemaking grants in 26 counties.
Bryan Adams to headline this year’s Carb Day concert at IMS
Adams, who has sold more than 100 million albums and singles worldwide over the past four-plus decades, will be making his first concert appearance in Indianapolis since playing Old National Centre in 2010.
State tourism agency adds workforce needs to its goals for promoting Indiana
The agency tasked with this growing responsibility is the Indiana Destination Development Corp., a quasi-government entity formed in 2019—in the mold of the Indiana Economic Development Corp.—to replace the Office of Tourism Development.
Leaving for spring break? Travelers have plenty of company this year.
Signs are pointing to a busy—and in some places, potentially record-breaking—spring break travel season as Americans hit beaches, slopes and all spots in between.
Elevate Ventures launching new multiday innovation conference
The new event, called Rally, will take place at the Indiana Convention Center and feature a $5 million pitch competition, more than 200 speakers, and opportunities for entrepreneurs to demonstrate their innovations and meet individually with potential investors.
City-County Council considers further deregulation for taxi drivers
The number of taxis on Indianapolis streets has decreased by 80% in the last decade, prompting the City-County Council to consider changes to help traditional taxis better compete with ride-sharing services.
Speedway’s Wilshaw project facing more delays after developer fails to disclose SEC trouble
Town of Speedway leaders are pumping the brakes on a proposed $2.5 million loan to help pay for the long-delayed Wilshaw hotel project after learning that one of the companies involved wasn’t forthcoming about federal fines for past business dealings.