Westfield’s council approved the 765‑acre Ironstone PUD, a large master‑planned neighborhood promising trails, parks and a donated school site while neighbors press concerns over traffic and services.

David Simon, chairman and CEO of Simon Property Group, died at 64 after a battle with cancer, the company announced on March 23, 2026.

DesignGroup said Monday it will open an Indianapolis studio and relocate its Columbus headquarters to The Peninsula at 330 Rush Alley. The expansion pairs new hires in Indy with a downtown Columbus footprint.

An IndyStar map shows more than 60 Fishers neighborhoods exceed the city's 10% rental cap, while a state bill could strip cities of that tool.

Council approved a 202-home Arbor Homes subdivision in a 4-3 vote. The plan mixes higher-end Silverthorne units with Arbor product and drew debate over lot sizes and infrastructure.

The Indianapolis Marriott East completed a $25 million interior overhaul that refreshed rooms, meeting spaces and amenities. City leaders say the upgrade is meant to attract bigger conventions and more weddings to the east side.

The New Palestine Town Council voted 5-0 to approve a $99,500 planning contract and letter of intent to begin master planning for a proposed 79‑acre town center south of U.S. 52.

Mayor Deb Whitfield’s Housing Ready Task Force produced 40 recommendations — from duplex conversions to a land bank — aimed at speeding housing production and lowering costs in Lawrence. City leaders say some measures will need regional approval.

City council approved PUD changes at the Columbus AirPark to allow broader commercial uses and make room for a new Wendy H. Elwood animal shelter. The update loosens old office‑park rules and expands park and community garden space.

The Mural is a 165‑home build‑to‑rent community in Brownsburg offering single‑family rentals with smart‑home features, a pool and included maintenance.

An Indianapolis developer has applied for a seven‑year tax abatement as it aims to move its headquarters to Anderson and convert vacant buildings into apartments.

Fishers and Hamilton Southeastern approved an interlocal plan to spend roughly $3.6M on upgrades to the athletic fields at both high schools, with work slated for late spring through late summer 2026.

Cushman & Wakefield brokered the sale of Noblesville’s Stony Creek Marketplace to a private investor. The fully leased, 204,811‑sf center includes Best Buy, TJ Maxx and HomeGoods.