Real Estate

Noblesville $64M development set to boost downtown housing, retail and trail access

Noblesville and Flaherty & Collins broke ground Sept. 2 on The Granary, a $64 million mixed‑use project that will add 223 apartments, roughly 5,000 square feet of retail and about 300 structured parking spaces. The Noblesville Common Council approved the development in August 2024, and construction is expected to finish by the end of 2028.

Goodman Campbell Whitestown expansion enlarges central Indiana health-care footprint

Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine marked a topping-out for a 12,000-square-foot clinic at 5993 Perry Worth Road in Whitestown that will include 14 clinic rooms, a pain procedure room and on-site X-ray. The facility is expected to open in late spring 2027.

Carmel floods create urgent need for remediation services and financial aid in Hamilton County

Weeks after floodwaters receded in east Carmel, dozens of households face extended recovery while homeowners contend with gutted homes, contamination risks and insurance gaps. Local charities and the Hamilton County Community Foundation are collecting donations to help cover unmet needs.

Woman seeks answers after ICE detains brother at Indianapolis job site

Federal immigration agents detained an Indianapolis construction worker at an east-side job site Tuesday, his family says, and ICE declined to confirm whether a wider enforcement action took place. The family reports they cannot locate him because he lacks a federal tracking number.

Dart Controls wins approval to add 39,525‑sf warehouse on 106th Street in Zionsville

Zionsville’s Plan Commission on Aug. 17 approved a development plan for a 39,525‑square‑foot office and warehouse at 5000 W. 106th St. Paperwork filed with the town lists the building as multitenant and places it on the north end of Dart Controls’ property.

Fountain Square roadwork squeezes Indy small businesses’ customers and appointments

Ongoing Indianapolis Department of Public Works construction in Fountain Square has disrupted traffic, parking and customer visits, business owners and residents say. Phase Three Shelby Street closures are part of a $14 million drainage project that began about nine months ago; parts of Shelby reopened in August but additional work and another project are pl

Carmel developers seek PUD to swap proposed senior housing for 154-unit luxury apartments at 106th and Illinois

Carmel-based Pittman Partners and Indianapolis-based Millstone Ventures are petitioning the City of Carmel to rezone six acres at the southwest corner of 106th and Illinois to build Venture at Meridian Trails, a 154-unit resort-style luxury apartment community. The team says the plan replaces an earlier senior-apartment concept and will include on-site ameni

Construction-zone setups under scrutiny after two early-morning Indianapolis bike crashes; contractors' practices questioned

Two separate bicycle collisions Monday morning in Indianapolis — one fatal downtown and one leaving a rider critically injured near 16 Tech — have prompted cyclists and safety advocates to call for clearer construction-zone practices. Investigators are still probing causes and whether nearby road work played a role.

Bridges Townhomes opens 43 homes at Sherman Park in $15.1 million redevelopment

City leaders and partners opened the Bridges Townhomes at Sherman Park, a $15.1 million, 43-unit development on the Near Eastside that includes 11 permanent units for families transitioning out of homelessness. Rents run $1,000 to $1,260 and units target households at 60%–80% of Marion County’s median income.

IU grad student Joshua Stockton enters Bloomington Council District 6 race, proposes zoning and business-focused agenda

Indiana University graduate student Joshua Stockton announced a campaign for Bloomington City Council District 6, emphasizing housing affordability, infrastructure and partnering with local businesses. He seeks the Democratic nomination and cannot formally file until Jan. 6, 2027.

Carmel warns permit applicants of phishing emails demanding wire transfers, risking payment losses and project delays

On September 1, 2026, the City of Carmel alerted residents to a sophisticated phishing campaign impersonating its Department of Community Services that uses real property addresses and case numbers to demand immediate payment—often via wire transfer—for permit fees. The city says it will never request payment by wire transfer, cryptocurrency or mobile apps and urged recipients to verify invoices through its official permit portal or contact the department.

Indy Airport lease shift: Just Pop In! to transition to Pop Fly Diner under CC Holdings; construction set for early 2027

On Sept. 1, 2026 the Indianapolis Airport Authority announced Just Pop In! is reassigning its lease to CC Holdings to launch Pop Fly Diner, a popcorn-centric restaurant led by Chef Steve Oakley. Construction on the space is scheduled to begin in early 2027.

Purdue launches Indianapolis degree programs in construction, hospitality and athletic training to target city workforce needs

Purdue began offering new undergraduate and graduate programs in Indianapolis this fall focused on construction management, hospitality and tourism, and athletic training, and will require AI-focused coursework for all undergraduates after Board approval in December 2025.

Proposed Costco would bring 166,739‑sq‑ft warehouse and 32‑pump fueling station to Westfield; council review set for Sept. 28

A formal proposal for a new Costco and adjacent fueling facility has been filed with Westfield for the northwest corner of 191st Street and East Street. The project would advance through city review beginning Sept. 28, with construction anticipated to begin in 2027 if approved.

Noblesville nonprofit launches Hamilton County animal‑science career pathway linking students with local farms

Ben’s Ranch Foundation is rolling out a work-based Large Animal Science pathway for Hamilton County high school students, combining animal-science instruction with social-emotional learning and workforce-development content and offering classes at Koteewi Stables and other area farms.

Zionsville breaks ground on Fire Station 295; Hagerman, GM Development and Bell Architecture named for project

Zionsville held a groundbreaking Aug. 25 for Fire Station 295 at 3440 E. 550 S., a project tied to the consolidation of Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department with Zionsville. Construction companies named for the job include Hagerman Construction, GM Development and Bell Architecture; completion is scheduled for July 2027.

Indiana says licensing waits halved; governor touts faster entry to jobs for Hoosiers

The state reported average professional licensing processing time fell from about 11.8 days in January 2025 to 5.9 days in July 2026, the governor’s office said, and officials highlighted sharp reductions across health care and other professions while withholding application counts.

Indianapolis Public Library launches free Small Business Series starting Sept. 14 to support local entrepreneurs

The Indianapolis Public Library will host a free, in-person Small Business Series at Central Library beginning September 14, 2026, offering workshops on data tools, business systems, intellectual property, budgeting, planning and certification. Registration is encouraged and sessions are funded by the Library Foundation’s Dr. Michael R. Twyman Endowment Fund.

Indiana governor announces emergency aid, temporary housing grants amid lethal storms and flooding

Ethics panel clears Braun administration official to join construction firm, lobby lawmakers

Central Indiana’s Higher Education Leaders Convene for Accelerate Higher Ed, hosted by the Indy Chamber

Road-building coalition calls for long-term funding solution

A coalition of road and bridge construction groups, including the Build Indiana Council and Indiana Constructors, says Indiana should restore gasoline taxes and find new revenue after an extended suspension that the state and local governments expect will reduce road-funding revenue by about $533 million.

IU Southeast ramps local training and industry ties to bolster Southern Indiana workforce

At One Southern Indiana’s Aug. 11 annual meeting, IU President Pamela Whitten outlined how IU’s statewide strategy ties to local workforce development, highlighting IU Southeast’s industry partnerships, new training programs and graduate retention statistics.

IU Southeast economist: shifting Treasury yields and geopolitical tensions are raising mortgage costs and clouding hiring outlook

Dr. Uric Dufrene of IU Southeast links tariffs, Middle East tensions and a soft labor market to swings in the 10-year Treasury yield and 30-year mortgage rates — which moved between roughly 4.0–4.8% for Treasuries and about 6.2–6.7% for 30-year mortgages in the period described — and says future Fed action hinges on inflation and geopolitical developments.