Indy gives go-ahead to convention center expansion
September 22, 2020By The Associated Press
INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis is moving ahead with plans for a $125 million expansion of the downtown convention center, even as business has plummeted during the coronavirus pandemic.
The City-County Council endorsed plans for the project, which includes a 300,000-square-foot addition on the site of Pan Am Plaza. A covered walkway would connect it with the convention center on the other side of Capitol Avenue.
City leaders say the expansion is needed to remain competitive with other convention cities.
Construction is expected to begin during 2022, with completion planned in 2024.
Developer Kite Realty Group owns the Pan Am Plaza area and plans to build two hotels with 1,400 rooms on the site in the future. Some hotel owners have questioned adding more rooms with so much economic uncertainty due to the ongoing pandemic.
More on DuboisCountyHerald.com
-
Menke raising funds for veterans in Hudson River swim
In just one week, Ryan Menke of Holland will be swimming across the Hudson River. -
Historical marker honors ISP Jasper post
Out of all eight Indiana State Police posts built when ISP was formed in the 1930s, the Jasper... -
Habitat announces new home partner family
Habitat for Humanity of Dubois County announced the selection of the Armstrong family to partner... -
Doughnut run has him flunkin’ Dunkin’
Recently, I had to contend with an epic battle between good and evil: To doughnut or not to... -
2021 4-H Project Results
The Dubois County 4-H Fair ran July 12-16 at the Dubois County 4-H Fairgrounds in Bretzville.... -
Horse ride lets girl be herself again
Josie Brown contemplated while her horse, Scotty, took a break to chew on some grass. The two... -
Missing Huntingburg man located
-
231 work continues; Sendelweck Curve work upcoming
Indiana Department of Transportation workers have several projects underway in the area.
