Westfield preparing to allow expanded use of golf carts
Westfield has seen golf cart ownership skyrocket in the city since passing an ordinance regarding their use in 2011. Now it’s preparing to update the ordinance.
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Westfield City Council rejects West Fork Whiskey’s 26-acre development plan
West Fork and M/I Homes Inc. had proposed building more than 100 town houses, a whiskey-aging warehouse, a pond, an outdoor concert venue, a dog park and more north of Grand Park Sports Campus.
North of 96th roundup: Wally’s to break ground on expanded store in Whitestown
Multiple retailers, restaurants and other businesses recently opened, closed or began planning new locations in the north suburbs of Indianapolis.
Developers plan about 150 single-family houses and town houses in Westfield
City Council members heard plans for the 44-acre Finley Creek Estates and the 11-acre Westfield Yard developments this week.
Westfield starts designing long-awaited downtown
For years, transforming Westfield’s downtown into a vibrant, happening place has been a much-discussed but never-realized goal. Now, the first-term mayor is pushing to make the redevelopment of downtown more than just a talking point.
New Market District grocery store set to open in Westfield
Market District, operated by Giant Eagle, will offer a grab-and-go prepared food section, bakery, deli counter with meats, cheeses and charcuterie, and event catering.
Westfield plotting 10-year plan to develop Grand Park entertainment district
Westfield’s Grand Park Sports Campus is one of the busiest sports facilities in the country in the spring and summer, but the city needs to find ways to turn its crown jewel into a year-round tourism destination, city leaders say.
Westfield’s 180-year-old ‘Green Building’ to be relocated
Crews with Pennsylvania-based Wolfe House & Building Movers LLC on Tuesday will move “The Green Building” from 102 S. Union St. to a temporary site directly east of its current location before eventually moving it to a new long-term spot.
Westfield seeks role in fighting Duke Energy Indiana’s proposed 16% rate increase
Westfield has asked the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission to become a party to the case, which would allow the city to submit evidence and testimony and cross-examine the state’s largest electric utility about its rate increase request.
Westfield planning $164M downtown redevelopment project
Plans for Park & Poplar call for a boutique hotel, office space, retail and luxury multifamily residences.
Epcon Communities planning 80-home development in Westfield
The Westfield City Council heard plans for the proposed 36-acre Courtyards of Cielo Ranch and also approved plans for a 13-acre, age-restricted community called Vita of Westfield.
Joey Chestnut to compete against ‘fiercest rival’ in Netflix competition
After organizers for Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog-eating contest said Joey Chestnut wouldn’t compete this year because of a deal with a rival brand, Netflix swiftly announced a new hot dog-eating competition that will feature Chestnut against Takeru Kobayashi.
Grand Park considered as team training base camp site for 2026 World Cup
FIFA announced Wednesday that Westfield’s Grand Park Sports Campus was selected as one of 24 potential locations to serve as a team base camp training site during the early rounds of the 48-country soccer tournament that will be played in the United States, Mexico and Canada in June and July 2026.
Joey Chestnut ‘gutted’ to be out of July 4 hot dog eating contest over brand dispute
Westfield resident Chestnut, the reigning champion of the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, will not participate in this year’s event after signing a deal with a rival brand, organizers said Tuesday.
Westfield looks to create district for people to take alcoholic beverages outside
The Westfield City Council on Monday night heard an introduction of plans to create a designated outdoor refreshment area, or DORA, in the city’s downtown.
Westfield unveils 8-year, $186M infrastructure plan
That represents $125 million in road improvements, $31 million in new roundabouts, $16.7 million in trail projects and $12.5 million in park projects. Half the projects have fundings allocated; the city is studying how to fund the other half.
Community Health planning $335M hospital in Westfield
The 425,000-square-foot project will mark the Indianapolis-based health care system’s first hospital in Hamilton County.
Former Westfield library building to become school district event center
The Westfield City Council this week unanimously approved a plan to renovate and convert the 32,000-square-foot former library at 333 W. Hoover St. into the $15 million Westfield Washington Schools Event Center.
Local restaurateur plans $6.4M steakhouse in downtown Westfield
Restauranteur Henri Najem plans to build the 9,500-square-foot, high-end restaurant near Grand Junction Plaza.
Westfield leaders keep eye on Indy Eleven situation as Grand Park negotiations continue
Westfield Mayor Scott Willis said Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett’s decision to pursue a Major League Soccer franchise without involvement from the Indy Eleven “sent shockwaves through Westfield.”