INDIANAPOLIS — City leaders celebrated a milestone in downtown’s transformation Friday as Mayor Joe Hogsett joined developers and construction crews for a topping-off ceremony at the 38-story Signia by Hilton Indianapolis—now the tallest hotel in the city.

“What a day. What a celebration,” Hogsett said, addressing the crowd near the base of the tower. “It’s an honor to be here on behalf of the city of Indianapolis, and truly, it is remarkable to see just how far we’ve come.”

The 800-room luxury hotel, rising next to the Indiana Convention Center, has quickly become a symbol of the city’s growth. Hogsett noted that just a year ago, the site was a foundation slab.

“Signia by Hilton has become the tallest hotel in Indianapolis,” he said. “And with its skywalk connecting to the expanding In

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