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It's back: Bank hopes to salvage Di Rimini project
The bank that now owns the troubled Di Rimini apartment project wants to repair the building in an attempt to recoup some of the millions it stands to lose on the deal.
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Historic Old Northside church could be yours for $2.9M
A majestic church building at the corner of 12th and Delaware streets is up for sale for the first time in more than 30 years.
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Evolution of a landmark: From railroad headquarters to the Bud Light Hotel
Walking by the newly swanky and exclusive Bud Light Hotel last night got me wondering about the building's history.
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Canterbury still hosting celebrities after 28 years
Downtown was practically a ghost town when John Gipson began as a doorman at the Canterbury Hotel back in 1985. The Mile Square had just a handful of hotels with fewer than 1,000 total rooms, no shopping mall and zero nightlife.
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Our shining moment: No downtown vacancies
Downtown's retail space is almost 100 percent occupied this week thanks to a strong demand for spots to host parties and sell Super Bowl souvenirs and a little bit of creativity by the Host Committee.
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Rendering: $85M project calls for Marsh & apartments
An $85 million project anchored by a new Marsh grocery store would transform an expanse of surface parking lots in the northwest quadrant of downtown.
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Roundup: BoomBozz Pizza, Off Broadway Shoes, DiBella's Subs, Happy's Pizza
Our latest retail and restaurant roundup features a new warehouse shoe store called Off Broadway Shoes and two new pizza joints, Happy's and BoomBozz.
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New renderings: CityWay's hotel dubbed The Alexander
Buckingham Cos. and Dolce Hotels and Resorts plan to name their hotel in CityWay The Alexander in honor of the man who developed the original city plan for Indianapolis, Alexander Ralston.
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Urban design firms acquire Market Street building for HQ
Two local firms focused on architecture and urban design have jointly acquired the former Perfection Bakery Building at 618 E. Market St. in the Cole Noble Commercial Arts District on the near east side.
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More renderings of proposed $83M Canal apartment tower
Check out some new renderings of the 26-story apartment tower proposed for along Ninth Street between Senate Avenue and the Central Canal.
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Retail roundup: 'Tis the season for shopping malls
Local shopping malls are seeing an influx of temporary stores and newly arrived permanent tenants for the holiday season.
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BJ's planning new restaurant for Hamilton Town Center
BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse plans to build a new restaurant at the entrance to Hamilton Town Center.
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New restaurants: The End, Chef Joseph's, Cafe Audrey, Flying Cupcake, La Margarita
A new restaurant called The End of the Line Public House is set to replace Shelbi Street Cafe & Bistro in the Fountain Square Theatre building. Plus, more restaurant news.
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New renderings: $5M plan for amphitheater, trail in Fishers
The Town of Fishers this week unveiled plans to build a new outdoor amphitheater and multipurpose trail in its downtown district along 116th Street.
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Life Time buys out Lifestyle; 2 Indy fitness centers closing
Life Time Fitness has acquired the Indiana operations of Lifestyle Family Fitness and plans to close Lifestyle locations at 82nd Street near Dean Road and along Shelby Street just south of Stop 10 Road.
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Planners balk at proposed Jack in the Box on Meridian
The city's planning staff is recommending denial of a variance request for a Jack in the Box restaurant proposed for Meridian Street just south of 16th Street.
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Fun with renderings: New Hoosier Park OTB facility
Hoosier Park Racing & Casino's new Winners Circle Pub, Grille & OTB is taking shape in a $3 million renovation at 20 N. Pennsylvania St.
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Fast-growing First Watch plans 5 local restaurants
Patachou is getting some new competition. A breakfast-and-lunch chain called First Watch plans to open at least five new locations in the Indianapolis area.
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