Broad Ripple project takes heat at Village meeting
Jeering and catcalls greeted officials from Browning Investments, which has proposed the $18 million residential and retail development along the Central Canal.
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RACE: Zoning overhaul might not go far enough
Indy Rezone won’t change the city’s timid approach to planning.
Downtown projects face crucial hurdles
Two downtown apartment projects seek critical government approvals in the next month, while another commercial project is on track to start this year.
$1.5M plan to salvage Di Rimini nears finish line
The bank that owns the hulking pile of code violations known as Di Rimini at the southeast corner of Capitol Avenue and St. Clair Street is poised to invest more than $1.5 million to finish the ill-fated project.
25-acre retail project aims to hook grocery
Developers are moving forward on plans for a 25-acre, grocery-anchored redevelopment in the Highland-Kessler neighborhood after winning city zoning approval this month.
Former NBA player Henderson gets city OK to build home
Former Indiana University and NBA basketball player Alan Henderson got approval to build a home on Indianapolis’ north side in spite of fierce opposition from neighbors.
Indianapolis set for sweeping zoning overhaul
Code dating to 1969 to be updated to encourage density, sustainability and mass transit.
EDITORIAL: Indy Rezone initiative off to good start
The city unveiled the Indy Rezone plan July 5, and it’s clear from the top of the project flow chart that fresh perspectives are welcome.
City launches extensive rezoning initiative
The nearly $2 million effort, named Indy Rezone, is being steered by city planners, private developers, elected officials, architects, community activists and others.
Kroger, using gas to lift market share, hits speed bump
Gas stations occupy an increasing number of Kroger parking lots, but Cincinnati-based Kroger Co. is facing opposition to a proposed gas station at its West 86th Street and Township Line Road grocery.
Keystone revamps Broad Ripple garage after zoning defeat
The developer of a $15 million parking garage and retail project in Broad Ripple has overhauled its plans to comply with flood-plain rules and expects to start construction this month.
Zoning board rejects Broad Ripple parking garage proposal
Members of the board voted 5-0 to reject the variance that would have allowed Keystone Group to build the garage and retail development below the city’s recommended flood plain.
Board delays decision on Broad Ripple parking garage
An attorney for Keystone Construction Corp. asked the five-member board to delay a hearing on the garage to allow the developer to meet with officials from the City of Indianapolis’ Department of Public Works about construction of a levee system along White River.
Plans for Broad Ripple parking garage hit snag
City officials are recommending that construction of the $15 million parking garage and retail project be denied because the property sits 4 feet below a flood plain.
Brugge owners eye downtown buildings for brewery, eatery
Owners of Broad Ripple’s Brugge Brasserie want to bring a new restaurant concept to the Massachusetts Avenue district downtown, where they also plan to relocate the craft brewery that supplies beer to Brugge.
Ex-Speedway boss plans 4-lot subdivision on north side
Former Indianapolis Motor Speedway CEO Tony George and his wife had tried unsuccessfully to sell their 12-acre wooded estate and now are planning to divide the land into a four-lot subdivision.
City balks at Jack in the Box plans for Meridian Street site
Urban design guidelines prohibit new drive-throughs along Meridian or Pennsylvania streets in the downtown vicinity.
Rezoning sought for growing children’s health program
The Children’s Better Health Institute, a division of The Saturday Evening Post Society Inc., plans to ask the Metropolitan Development Commission to rezone a 23-acre parcel on the city’s northwest side.
Rejected bidder cries foul over demolition of Keystone Towers
Titan Wrecking & Environmental bid about $255,000 less than the winning proposal to demolish Keystone Towers, but was rejected because of missing paperwork. The company owner says the city could have overlooked the omissions to save taxpayers money.
Owner of several properties south of Mass Ave starts to divest
The pending sale of two historic buildings and a vacant lot just south of Massachusetts Avenue is the first of what could be several deals in the area as one of its largest property owners begins to divest its holdings.