Business
Indianapolis charter school to get urban farm
Apr 25th
Reclamation and reuse are at the forefront of a collaborative effort to create an urban farm for an Indianapolis charter school. The farm for the students of The Project School-Indianapolis is getting a boost from the creative design efforts and physical labor of 14 Ball State University students.
The 1.2-acre urban farm is being created through the reclamation of contaminated land on the west side of the mayor-sponsored charter school. The school serves 320 students from kindergarten through eighth grade in a century-old building once occupied by the National Automobile Factory.
Indianapolis parking revenues fall short of projections
Mar 8th
The first year of Indianapolis’ 50-year parking meter lease brought doubled rates in some areas as a tradeoff for a wholesale upgrade of equipment and the convenience of paying by credit card or smartphone. Was it worth it?
New financial data provided by the city shows its share of revenue from the vendor in 2011 — nearly $1.4 million, or 30 percent — fell well short of the city’s own projection of $2.1 million.
Finish Line acquires chain of running stores
Sep 1st
The Finish Line Inc. is acquiring an 18-store chain of running shoe and apparel stores for $8.5 million, the athletic retailer announced Thursday.
The stores operate in eight states under banners such as Greater Boston Running Co., Texas Running Co., More >
