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Ongoing developments in downtown and Grand Park and the 2027 city budget were among the topics Westfield Mayor Scott Willis addressed during his July 16 quarterly town hall meeting.PARK & POPLARThe Park & Poplar mixed-use development kicks off this summer. The $123 million project will include office spaces, retail, restaurants,...Continue Reading

A new development in Westfield is moving forward after a rezone was introduced July 27, with plans calling for up to 270 new homes on 127 acres on the west side of Eagletown Road south of 186th Street.The Westfield City Council reviewed the proposal for the Eagle West neighborhood in...Continue Reading

Westfield residents heard an update about various ongoing and planned road projects during Mayor Scott Willis’ quarterly town hall meeting July 16 at the Westfield Washington Public Library.“Because nobody cares about our roads,” Willis joked. “There’s nothing that gets people wound up more than infrastructure, and I don’t blame you.”Willis...Continue Reading

Colorado-based fast-casual restaurant chain Birdcall is expanding into the Greater Indianapolis area, with site selection in process in the Carmel-Fishers-Westfield corridor.According to Birdcall, a multi-unit franchise agreement for five restaurants has been signed for the Indy metro area.“Leading the development is Nikunj Patel, an experienced franchise operator and owner of...Continue Reading

After exceeding its performance goals since becoming a subsidiary of the Downtown Westfield Community Development Corp., Wood Wind Golf Course plans to expand and make some capital improvements, with funding from a $2.65 million grant approved July 20 by the Westfield Redevelopment Commission.Before the unanimous vote, Economic and Community Development...Continue Reading

The Indianapolis Colts Training Camp 2026 will be the last camp celebrated at Droplight Grand Park Sports Campus, a 400+ acre sports campus and multi-use development, in Westfield, IN. Although it’s a bittersweet farewell, after hosting 8 camps at the state-of-the-art sports complex, this celebration of the Colts, the game,...Continue Reading

When Indiana was still a frontier of swampland and forests yet to be tamed, a group of Quakers from North Carolina settled in the central part of the state, naming their new home after the southern community they had left: Westfield.Town founders Asa and Susannah Bales and many others brought...Continue Reading

Flag football has rapidly grown in popularity in recent years.It is estimated the sport is played by 20 million people in more than 100 nations. It will become an Olympic sport in 2028.The NFL is in on the movement, too. The NFL, ESPN and RCX Sports will host the third...Continue Reading

The Hamilton County Commissioners reviewed priorities for the county’s Community Development Block Grant program at their July 13 meeting.Funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the CDBG program provides resources to local governments to expand economic opportunities, build public facilities and develop affordable housing.The total funding available...Continue Reading

Entering 2026, the City of Westfield was in the spotlight as far as being a sports destination.The Droplight Grand Park Sports Campus hosted the Indianapolis Colts training camp and was a finalist in hosting a team base camp for the FIFA World Cup. The inaugural LIV Golf Indianapolis event at...Continue Reading

Various school construction projects in Westfield Washington Schools are progressing as the new school year quickly approaches.The first day of school for Westfield students is Aug. 17.Jake Wagle of Garmong Construction gave an update July 14 to the Westfield school board on the Midland Crossing and Shamrock Springs elementary school...Continue Reading

Westfield resident Grant Myers, an Indiana University Kelley School of Business student, has already begun putting his classroom knowledge to work. He launched PeakFusion, a supplement business, during his freshman year.Myers, who will be a sophomore next month, started the business from his dorm room using Shopify, an e-commerce platform,...Continue Reading

Communities in Senate District 21, which includes Westfield, will receive nearly $5.3 million to improve roads and bridges through the Indiana Department of Transportation’s Community Crossings Matching Grant Program.State Sen. Jim Buck (R-Kokomo) announced the grants, which will provide about $911,000 to Westfield and $1 million to Hamilton County. Other...Continue Reading

Farmhouse at Lantern Commons, a luxury apartment complex at 1500 Taper Way, celebrated its grand opening June 25.Residents at the complex will have access to a fitness center, co-working space, resort-style swimming pool, clubhouse and outdoor kitchen.“(Farmhouse) is a very beautiful complex,” Westfield Mayor Scott Willis said. “This will be...Continue Reading

A new ice cream shop named for a bulldog opened July 1 in Westfield, offering ice cream and ice cream-based treats made on-site, along with baked goods, beverages and a special challenge for extra-hungry guests.Briana Edwards is the general manager of the new franchise, owned by Ron Watson, who has...Continue Reading

The Fourth of July is always an exciting time in Westfield, IN. This year, Independence Day celebrations in Westfield are set to be even bigger and better, befitting the buzz around America 250. Events get underway on Thursday, July 2, and continue into the weekend. Westfield Economic Development encourages residents, businesses,...Continue Reading

Westfield’s next major public art installation, Hold the Stars, will do more than add a beautiful new landmark to our city. It will help tell a story about who we are, what we value, and where we are going.Created by Indiana-based artist and historian Aaron S. Coleman, Hold the Stars...Continue Reading

A community often experiences economic development through visible results: a new business opening its doors, a new housing complex taking shape, or an exciting seasonal event tied to a local amenity. What is often less visible is the extensive work that happens behind the scenes to ensure those opportunities strengthen...Continue Reading

The Westfield City Council recently reviewed a proposed new zoning district for Grand Park, an update to the area’s master plan. The proposal, introduced during the council’s June 22 meeting, would establish design standards and permitted uses for the area.The proposal goes to the Westfield Plan Commission July 6 for...Continue Reading

Ed Koczan used to play “shopkeeper” when he was a kid and he’s made that childhood dream a reality with his new store, Pop Junction, a small-batch specialty popcorn shop in the heart of Westfield.Koczan, a Westfield resident since 2012, has worked in sales and marketing and said he started...Continue Reading

The City of Westfield, in partnership with GANGGANG, has selected Indiana-based multidisciplinary artist Aaron S. Coleman to create a transformational public art installation that honors the city’s historical ties to the Underground Railroad and the Quaker families who helped guide enslaved individuals on their path to freedom. 900 North Studios...Continue Reading

Broad Ripple Seafood Market had a ribbon cutting June 1 for its new restaurant at 231 Park St. in Westfield.Housed in the former Greek’s Pizza building, it is the fourth restaurant Park Street between Poplar Street and Mill Street in the western portion of downtown Westfield.“The foot traffic that you...Continue Reading