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#81
Biking & General Transportation / Indianapolis Cultural Trail
Last post by NextDoorNeighbor - Jan 04, 2024, 10:03 AMCurling rinks are latest attraction on Indianapolis Cultural Trail
A new option for winter recreation is available on the Indianapolis Cultural Trail along Central Canal.
Billed as "Curling on the Canal," two synthetic ice rinks for curling—the sport in which players slide "stones" toward a target—are available for free play at Vermont Street Plaza, 350 Canal Walk.
For novice curlers, free introductory sessions are planned 1-3 p.m. every Sunday through March 3—including Feb. 18, when Indianapolis will host the NBA All-Star Game.
More below:
https://www.ibj.com/articles/curling-rinks-are-latest-attraction-on-indianapolis-cultural-trail
A new option for winter recreation is available on the Indianapolis Cultural Trail along Central Canal.
Billed as "Curling on the Canal," two synthetic ice rinks for curling—the sport in which players slide "stones" toward a target—are available for free play at Vermont Street Plaza, 350 Canal Walk.
For novice curlers, free introductory sessions are planned 1-3 p.m. every Sunday through March 3—including Feb. 18, when Indianapolis will host the NBA All-Star Game.
More below:
https://www.ibj.com/articles/curling-rinks-are-latest-attraction-on-indianapolis-cultural-trail
#82
Indianapolis Metro Area Projects & Construction / Re: Indianapolis: Random Devel...
Last post by NextDoorNeighbor - Jan 04, 2024, 10:02 AMDevelop Indy unveils plan for West Washington Street corridor
An extensive plan to boost economic development on West Washington Street near Indianapolis International Airport was rolled out Wednesday for initial review by city development officials and the public.
Economic development agency Develop Indy, which compiled the West Washington Street Corridor Study and implementation plan with support from the city and the airport, provided the plan to the Metropolitan Development Commission prior to Wednesday's MDC meeting.
The plan proposes numerous uses for about 885 acres on the north and south sides of Washington Street stretching from the west side of Interstate 465 to the Hendricks County line. Those uses could include residential, advanced manufacturing and retail, among others.
More below:
https://www.ibj.com/articles/develop-indy-unveils-plan-for-west-washington-street-corridor
An extensive plan to boost economic development on West Washington Street near Indianapolis International Airport was rolled out Wednesday for initial review by city development officials and the public.
Economic development agency Develop Indy, which compiled the West Washington Street Corridor Study and implementation plan with support from the city and the airport, provided the plan to the Metropolitan Development Commission prior to Wednesday's MDC meeting.
The plan proposes numerous uses for about 885 acres on the north and south sides of Washington Street stretching from the west side of Interstate 465 to the Hendricks County line. Those uses could include residential, advanced manufacturing and retail, among others.
More below:
https://www.ibj.com/articles/develop-indy-unveils-plan-for-west-washington-street-corridor
#83
Indianapolis Metro Area Projects & Construction / Re: Fishers: Development & New...
Last post by NextDoorNeighbor - Dec 30, 2023, 04:14 PMArena, city hall among Fishers projects expected to be completed in 2024
Some highly anticipated projects are expected to be completed in 2024 in Fishers.
The city will have new places to stay overnight and watch a hockey game. Fishers city government will move into a new home, and so will an Italy-based manufacturer.
Here is a look at what's coming next year in the Hamilton County suburb.
More below:
https://www.ibj.com/articles/arena-city-hall-among-fishers-projects-expected-to-be-completed-in-2024
Some highly anticipated projects are expected to be completed in 2024 in Fishers.
The city will have new places to stay overnight and watch a hockey game. Fishers city government will move into a new home, and so will an Italy-based manufacturer.
Here is a look at what's coming next year in the Hamilton County suburb.
More below:
https://www.ibj.com/articles/arena-city-hall-among-fishers-projects-expected-to-be-completed-in-2024
#84
Indianapolis Metro Area Projects & Construction / Re: Carmel: Random Development...
Last post by NextDoorNeighbor - Dec 30, 2023, 04:13 PMCarmel to see flurry of completed real estate projects in 2024
Several major real estate developments in Carmel are expected to be completed in 2024, adding to the city's lineup of projects combining residential, business and retail spaces.
The new construction continues Carmel's rapid redevelopment over the past two decades.
Here's a look at what's coming to the Hamilton County suburb.
More below:
https://www.ibj.com/articles/carmel-to-see-flurry-of-completed-real-estate-projects-in-2024
Several major real estate developments in Carmel are expected to be completed in 2024, adding to the city's lineup of projects combining residential, business and retail spaces.
The new construction continues Carmel's rapid redevelopment over the past two decades.
Here's a look at what's coming to the Hamilton County suburb.
More below:
https://www.ibj.com/articles/carmel-to-see-flurry-of-completed-real-estate-projects-in-2024
#85
Roads & Highways / Southern Indiana: I-64 News
Last post by NextDoorNeighbor - Dec 30, 2023, 04:12 PMINDOT seeking public input on Improve 64 project
The Indiana Department of Transportation and infrastructure design firm HNTB are set to hold a public hearing next month for a project to improve Interstate 64 in southern Indiana.
Improve 64 aims to reduce congestion and improve safety by adding travel lanes, reconfiguring certain interchanges, and replacing or rehabbing bridges and pavement.
The project will add lanes on I-64 between U.S. 150 and Main Street in New Albany, as well as additional work on I-265 between I-64 and Green Valley Road. More improvements are planned for U.S. 150 between I-64 and Old Vincennes Road.
More below:
https://www.insideindianabusiness.com/articles/indot-seeking-public-input-on-improve-64-project
The Indiana Department of Transportation and infrastructure design firm HNTB are set to hold a public hearing next month for a project to improve Interstate 64 in southern Indiana.
Improve 64 aims to reduce congestion and improve safety by adding travel lanes, reconfiguring certain interchanges, and replacing or rehabbing bridges and pavement.
The project will add lanes on I-64 between U.S. 150 and Main Street in New Albany, as well as additional work on I-265 between I-64 and Green Valley Road. More improvements are planned for U.S. 150 between I-64 and Old Vincennes Road.
More below:
https://www.insideindianabusiness.com/articles/indot-seeking-public-input-on-improve-64-project
#86
Restaurants, Local Events, & Entertainment / Re: Metro Fort Wayne: Restaura...
Last post by NextDoorNeighbor - Dec 30, 2023, 04:11 PMPopular Fort Wayne burger restaurant up for sale
A longstanding hamburger restaurant in downtown Fort Wayne could soon be under new ownership. Powers Hamburgers, which has been in operation since 1940 has been listed for sale.
According to a listing from commercial real estate firm NAI Hanning & Bean, the 722-square-foot restaurant has an asking price of $695,000.
More below:
https://www.insideindianabusiness.com/articles/popular-fort-wayne-burger-restaurant-up-for-sale
A longstanding hamburger restaurant in downtown Fort Wayne could soon be under new ownership. Powers Hamburgers, which has been in operation since 1940 has been listed for sale.
According to a listing from commercial real estate firm NAI Hanning & Bean, the 722-square-foot restaurant has an asking price of $695,000.
More below:
https://www.insideindianabusiness.com/articles/popular-fort-wayne-burger-restaurant-up-for-sale
#87
Mass Transit / Re: Greater Indianapolis IndyG...
Last post by NextDoorNeighbor - Dec 30, 2023, 04:08 PMState Sen. Freeman to challenge IndyGo dedicated bus lanes
A state senator known for filing legislation aimed at IndyGo has introduced a measure targeting the transit agency again in 2024. IndyGo says the bill, if passed, would kill the proposed Blue Line. He also plans a bill that would reverse Indianapolis' new no-turn-on-red ordinance.
Sen. Aaron Freeman, R-Indianapolis, has filed Senate Bill 52, which would prohibit public transportation projects from using dedicated lanes. It would specifically target the planned Blue Line rapid-transit bus route, which would run east to west across the city along Washington Street.
The law would not apply to dedicated lanes that have completed construction before March 31, 2024. IndyGo's Red Line already has dedicated lanes while IndyGo is slated to soon complete the Purple Line, which runs from downtown Indianapolis to Lawrence and utilizes dedicated lanes.
More below:
https://www.insideindianabusiness.com/articles/state-sen-freeman-to-challenge-indygo-dedicated-bus-lanes
A state senator known for filing legislation aimed at IndyGo has introduced a measure targeting the transit agency again in 2024. IndyGo says the bill, if passed, would kill the proposed Blue Line. He also plans a bill that would reverse Indianapolis' new no-turn-on-red ordinance.
Sen. Aaron Freeman, R-Indianapolis, has filed Senate Bill 52, which would prohibit public transportation projects from using dedicated lanes. It would specifically target the planned Blue Line rapid-transit bus route, which would run east to west across the city along Washington Street.
The law would not apply to dedicated lanes that have completed construction before March 31, 2024. IndyGo's Red Line already has dedicated lanes while IndyGo is slated to soon complete the Purple Line, which runs from downtown Indianapolis to Lawrence and utilizes dedicated lanes.
More below:
https://www.insideindianabusiness.com/articles/state-sen-freeman-to-challenge-indygo-dedicated-bus-lanes
#88
Indianapolis Metro Area Projects & Construction / Carmel: Midtown
Last post by NextDoorNeighbor - Dec 30, 2023, 04:03 PMCarmel planning $13M expansion of Monon Greenway
The city of Carmel announced plans Friday for a $13 million expansion of the Monon Greenway that is scheduled to begin next spring in Midtown.
The expansion will widen the Monon Greenway from 14 feet to 140 feet between Walnut Street and City Center Drive—for about two-tenths of a mile—immediately south of the previous expansion that transformed the trail into Monon Boulevard.
The expanded trail will have playgrounds and public gathering spaces, according to a news release from the city. The project will be flanked to the west by the future Great American Songbook Museum and to the east by a redevelopment project that the city hopes to include a food hall.
More below:
https://www.ibj.com/articles/carmel-planning-13m-expansion-of-monon-greenway
The city of Carmel announced plans Friday for a $13 million expansion of the Monon Greenway that is scheduled to begin next spring in Midtown.
The expansion will widen the Monon Greenway from 14 feet to 140 feet between Walnut Street and City Center Drive—for about two-tenths of a mile—immediately south of the previous expansion that transformed the trail into Monon Boulevard.
The expanded trail will have playgrounds and public gathering spaces, according to a news release from the city. The project will be flanked to the west by the future Great American Songbook Museum and to the east by a redevelopment project that the city hopes to include a food hall.
More below:
https://www.ibj.com/articles/carmel-planning-13m-expansion-of-monon-greenway
#89
Southern Indiana Projects & Construction / Re: Bloomington: Random Develo...
Last post by NextDoorNeighbor - Dec 28, 2023, 03:11 PMBoutique hotel above former Peoples Bank on Kirkwood OK'd for height
The former Peoples Bank building on Kirkwood Avenue now has a future as a 5-story 47-room boutique hotel.
That is made possible by Bloomington's board of zoning appeals (BZA), which has granted a variance that allows for the adaptive reuse project to exceed the height that would ordinarily be allowed.
The existing building will be preserved as a part of the project.
Project architect Tim Cover, with Studio 3 Design, told the board that the existing bank building walls would not support additional construction on top of them. Cover said that means a kind of skeleton structure has to be built through the existing building.
More below:
https://bsquarebulletin.com/2023/12/26/boutique-hotel-above-former-peoples-bank-on-kirkwood-okd-for-height/
The former Peoples Bank building on Kirkwood Avenue now has a future as a 5-story 47-room boutique hotel.
That is made possible by Bloomington's board of zoning appeals (BZA), which has granted a variance that allows for the adaptive reuse project to exceed the height that would ordinarily be allowed.
The existing building will be preserved as a part of the project.
Project architect Tim Cover, with Studio 3 Design, told the board that the existing bank building walls would not support additional construction on top of them. Cover said that means a kind of skeleton structure has to be built through the existing building.
More below:
https://bsquarebulletin.com/2023/12/26/boutique-hotel-above-former-peoples-bank-on-kirkwood-okd-for-height/
#90
City Discussion / Carmel: City Parks Discussion
Last post by NextDoorNeighbor - Dec 22, 2023, 04:21 PMCarmel parks board says city is improperly diverting funding
A dispute between unlikely parties is playing out in Hamilton County Superior Court over how Carmel should fund parks and other public greenspaces.
In a complaint filed on Dec. 5, Carmel Clay Board of Parks and Recreation officials argue that the city has improperly diverted about $12.8 million to the Carmel Redevelopment Commission to be used in smaller park spaces in the city's urban core—to the detriment of larger, traditional parks throughout the city.
Michael Klitzing, the parks board director, said that has resulted in construction delays at the future Bear Creek Park in northwest Carmel near West 146th Street and Shelborne Road, and in creating places for canoeing and kayaking on the White River.
More below:
https://www.ibj.com/articles/carmel-parks-board-says-city-is-improperly-diverting-funding
A dispute between unlikely parties is playing out in Hamilton County Superior Court over how Carmel should fund parks and other public greenspaces.
In a complaint filed on Dec. 5, Carmel Clay Board of Parks and Recreation officials argue that the city has improperly diverted about $12.8 million to the Carmel Redevelopment Commission to be used in smaller park spaces in the city's urban core—to the detriment of larger, traditional parks throughout the city.
Michael Klitzing, the parks board director, said that has resulted in construction delays at the future Bear Creek Park in northwest Carmel near West 146th Street and Shelborne Road, and in creating places for canoeing and kayaking on the White River.
More below:
https://www.ibj.com/articles/carmel-parks-board-says-city-is-improperly-diverting-funding