01.17.2024

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🏗️ 2024: The year of development

2024 at a glance: Year of development in Indy

Old City Hall tower development rendering

The new hotel tower will be near Mass Avenue, among the tallest buildings downtown. | Rendering via City of Indianapolis

With more projects than we can even keep track of sometimes, we think it’s fair to call 2024 a year of development in Indianapolis.

You’ll be seeing lots of cranes and construction barriers across the city, so to help you keep it all straight, we’re rounding up some of the biggest development projects that will be under construction — and even nearing completion — this year.

Rendering of aerial view of ICC expansion and new hotel — This expansion will bring the total number of hotel rooms connected via climate-controlled skywalks in Indianapolis to more than 5,500 — more than any other city in the country.
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Rendering by RATIO Architects via Indiana Convention Center

City Market will close for redevelopment of the block starting March 1.
Expansion of the Cultural Trail along Indiana Avenue and South Street is expected to be completed in the spring + work will begin on a second phase along the White River — plus, a new bridge.
The trail expansion will connect downtown to Elanco’s new headquarters and Indy Eleven’s new stadium, Eleven Park, which are both currently under construction.
Construction could begin late in the year on the Old City Hall property, planned to become a boutique hotel, apartments, condos, and art gallery with an adjoining tower.
Construction of Bottleworks Phase II will be completed in sections, with openings expected in 2024 and 2025.
Work is underway for the Pan Am Plaza redevelopment, which includes convention center expansion and a new Signia by Hilton hotel, and is anticipated to be completed in the summer of 2026.
North Mass District is in the works — with one section to wrap in spring, followed by more construction expected to start in the summer.

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Events

Wednesday, Jan. 17

Eiteljorg Museum Contemporary Art Fellowship Exhibition | Wednesday, Jan. 17-Sunday, Feb. 25 | Times vary | Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, 500 West Washington St., Indianapolis | $10-$18 | This year’s round UNSETTLE/Converge highlights five impactful Fellows who are leading the way to present Native voices and visions foremost through their exquisite art.*
Indoor Pickleball | Wednesday, Jan. 17 | 5-7 p.m. | Avon Christian Church, 920 Millbrook Dr., Avon | $8 | Every Wednesday evening players of all levels are welcome to come and play on the courts provided for a safe and warm place to play during the winter.
Business Women - Round Table | Wednesday, Jan. 17 | 6:30-8 p.m. | 3500 Depauw Blvd., Indianapolis | $25 | Join a platform for business women to connect, share insights, and seek advice.

Thursday, Jan. 18

Indy Reads Game Night | Thursday, Jan. 18 | 5-7 p.m. | Indy Reads, 1066 Virginia Ave., Indianapolis | Free | Bring the family and friends for some chess and games, or bring along your favorite game to play.

Friday, Jan. 19

Indy Fuel vs. Kalamazoo Wings | Friday, Jan. 19 | 7 p.m. | Indiana Farmers Coliseum, 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis | $20+ | Cheer on the Fuel for their 10th season in the ECHL, meet players old and new, and collect a special 10th anniversary poster while supplies last.

Saturday, Jan. 20

2024 Bop to the Top Stair Climb | Saturday, Jan. 20 | 8:30 a.m. | 200 N. Illinois St., Indianapolis | $25-$35 | Climb the 36 floors of the OneAmerica Tower for the 41st annual Bop to the Top Stair Climb, benefiting Riley Children’s Foundation.
Local Vendor Pop-Up: Small Business Market | Saturday, Jan. 20 | 10 a.m. | HI-FI Indy & HI-FI Annex, 1043 Virginia Ave., Indianapolis | Cost of purchase | Shop and support ~10 local businesses.
Downtown Indoor 80s Themed Mall Walkin x CILYAG collab | Saturday, Jan. 20 | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Cafe at the Circle, Circle Centre Mall, 49 W. Maryland St., Indianapolis | Free | Grab your leotards, leg warmers, and headbands + meet on the third floor of the Circle Centre Mall to do some mall walkin’ as a group.

Monday, April 8

Total Eclipse of the Art | Monday, April 8 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Newfields, 4000 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis | $20-$34 | Spend the day celebrating this once-in-a-lifetime experience with DJs, shows, yoga, food, and festivities at Newfields, the best destination to experience the Total Eclipse of the Art.*

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News Notes

Weather

If you or someone you know needs a warm place to stay as temperatures get dangerously cold, warming shelters will be open across central Indiana for the foreseeable future. See a list of the shelters open this week. (WTHR)

Traffic

Now that we’ve seen an accumulation of snow on the ground, Indy DPW is reminding drivers to to be careful while snowplows are attempting to clear roads. Give them room to work, slow down, and be aware that snowplows may not be able to see you. (CBS4)

Civic

The Indiana legislative session kicked off last week and lawmakers have filed hundreds of bills that can impact Hoosiers’ lives in various ways — and they can tell legislators what they think in person. Learn how you can testify + have your voice heard. (IndyStar)

Community

This comes as no surprise to us. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is once again nominated as one of the best museums in the country by USA Today’s 10Best reader’s poll. You can vote once a day until Monday, Feb. 12.

Concert

Five-time Grammy award-winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Janet Jackson is returning to Indianapolis this year. She’s set to perform at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Sunday, June 23 as part of her continued “Together Again” tour with Nelly. Tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m. (WRTV)

Eat

To celebrate The Garage Food Hall’s third year in business, it’s hosting a new culinary event called Savor The Garage on Thursday, Jan. 18 from 5 to 9 p.m. Each vendor will be featuring special small plates priced at just $5, so you can try as many vendors as you can in one night.

Cause

This week, a group of Colts players awarded $50,000 to the Domestic Violence Network of Greater Indianapolis. The money will go towards new training for law enforcement agencies in Marion County, specifically involving domestic violence in the Black community. (WISH)

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NBA All-Star Game building hype with basketball court at IND

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It took a span of three evenings for crews to build the actual sized professional basketball court at IND. | Photo provided by Indianapolis Airport Authority

Pickup game at 3 p.m., boarding at 5 p.m. Just kidding.

In case you missed it on social media or haven’t been to the Indianapolis International Airport recently, there’s a 50-ft-wide by 94-ft-long professional basketball court inside the airport.

The basketball court and other basketball-themed installations at IND are here to welcome basketball fans who will be in town for the NBA All-Star Game + build up the energy leading up to the big weekend (Feb. 16-18).

There are All-Star logos and graphics placed throughout the airport, plus a 6-ft tall ceramic basketball hand painted by local muralist Koda Witsken will be placed at Baggage Claim + a vibrant mural by local artist Shaunt’e Lewis in Concourse B.

There’s more in store at the airport, with live music from local musicians, custom artwork in the airport’s KIND Gallery from local artists, and pop-up shops for fans to grab merch and wear the All-Star logo with pride.

Just to reiterate, the basketball court at the airport is a visual and is not meant to play basketball on, so don’t bring your balls to the airport.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Nicole

From the editor

One of my favorite things to report on for INDYtoday has been development projects — and there have been no shortage of stories for me to cover over the past two years. It’s hard for me to say which I’m most excited about, but Bottleworks Phase II is definitely high on the list for me.

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