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The Westfield Advisory Plan Commission unanimously approved design standards and permitted uses Aug. 3 for the proposed Grand Park District, sending it back to the city council for a final vote.The proposed new zoning district would streamline development inside the Grand Park footprint. Senior Planner Lauren Gillingham-Teague said it allows...Continue Reading

Special Olympics Indiana Fall Competition has begun and will return to Grand Park in Westfield Oct. 4 for cornhole, distance running and walking, flag football and soccer.Westfield is only one stop in the fall games, which began Aug. 15 with the equestrian state competition at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds...Continue Reading

Plans for a proposed 500-acre “agrihood” development were introduced to the Westfield City Council Aug. 24, calling for a mixed-use development comprising about 1,000 homes — a blend of single-family attached and detached homes and multifamily dwellings — along with some commercial use.About 200 acres of the proposed Hidden Oaks...Continue Reading

The City of Westfield, IN, is preparing for another incredible LIV Golf tournament at Chatham Hills. This marks the second year the city has hosted the Indianapolis stop of the LIV Golf League. This year promises four action-packed days of world-class competition and family-friendly events.What is LIV Golf Indianapolis?LIV Golf...Continue Reading

Westfield’s Grand Junction Plaza has been awarded the Outstanding Award in Sustainability and Resilience from World Landscape Architecture.The WLA Awards celebrate the top achievements in global landscape architecture, acknowledging both built and conceptual projects, according to the organization’s website.“Many of the projects develop landscapes and spaces that tackle challenges faced...Continue Reading

An ancient sport is coming to Westfield in 2027, when Droplight Grand Park Sports Campus hosts the 143rd USA Archery Target Nationals and 2027 U.S. Open.The events also will feature Stage 1 2028 Olympic Team Trials Qualifications, which include compound archery for the first time, according to a news release...Continue Reading

The City of Westfield has launched the Westfield International Passport, a free digital experience that encourages participants to explore more than 30 local restaurants, markets and businesses that offer international cuisine and experiences.Featured restaurants offer Korean barbecue, Japanese ramen, Venezuelan dishes, Mediterranean favorites, Mexican cuisine, Italian meals and French-inspired pastries,...Continue Reading

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

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

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

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

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

Westfield has grown by about 18,000 residents since 2020, and the city will be receiving more than $1.5 million annually in additional tax revenue thanks to a recently completed population count.  After multiple delays due to a federal hiring freeze in 2025 and then a federal government shutdown, the city...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

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