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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,...
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...
Westfield mayor gives update on road projects
Jul 23 2026Westfield 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...
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...
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...
The Indianapolis Colts’ Final Training Camp at Grand Park: A Memorable Family Experience
Jul 20 2026The 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,...
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...
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...
Hamilton County Commissioners review funding priorities for Community Development Block Grant program
Jul 19 2026The 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...
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...
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...
IU student launches supplement business
Jul 10 2026Westfield 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,...
Westfield granted $911K for roads & bridges
Jul 10 2026Communities 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...
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...
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...
Stella’s Ice Cream opens new Westfield shop
Jul 2 2026A 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...
A Jam-Packed Weekend of Fourth of July Family Fun is Just Around the Corner in Westfield, IN!
Jun 30 2026The 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,...
Public Art Is Economic Development
Jun 30 2026Westfield’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...
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...
Westfield Grand Park zoning district proposed
Jun 25 2026The 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...
New Westfield store to offer gourmet popcorn
Jun 25 2026Ed 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...
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Central Indiana Mayors Discuss Talent Attraction, Regionalism, Public Safety at Public Event
Jun 24 2026Attendees at a forum on Tuesday about the benefits and challenges of living in central Indiana heard 10 distinct perspectives from the vantage points of 10 city halls. Mayors representing Indianapolis, Carmel, Westfield, Noblesville, Zionsville, Lebanon, Greenwood, Beech Grove, Lawrence and Shelbyville discussed population growth, public safety, workforce attraction, regionalism...
Westfield, IN (2026) – Schaaf CPA Group, a Westfield-based CPA firm, has announced plans to construct a new headquarters just north of its current location at 110 N. Union Street, reinforcing their commitment to staying in downtown Westfield. The new two-story, 9,000-square-foot office building will be located on approximately one...
Hamilton County has 124 licensed child care programs that offer a combined 14,594 seats. Yet 3,216 more spots are still needed. In early May, Invest Hamilton County, the county’s central economic development organization, launched a Childcare Action Dashboard that tracks the current state of child care in the county.Click here...