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DMD Recommends Approval For Controversial $61m Willows Project

The Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development announced on Thursday that an controversial residential real estate project north of Broad Ripple will be recommended for approval. Despite opposition from neighbours concerned about the project's possible impact on traffic and overall size, the agency determined the renovation of The Willows Event Center land at 6729 Westfield Blvd. into more over 250 apartments & town homes should be allowed to proceed. Willows owner Evergreen LLC, Carmel developer J.C. Hart Co., and Indianapolis-based Chase Development would collaborate on the $61 million redevelopment. The development team is requesting that the site be rezoned to allow...