by Toni Takacs | Jan 11, 2022
Owen County, IN
Comprehensive Plan
HWC has helped Spencer and Owen County collaborate on new comprehensive plans for each community, including a common Economic Development Plan. A unique Spencer-Owen County Partnership Plan was also included, which identified how the two entities would work together to accomplish common goals. Since the completion of that work, the community has seen the revitalization of downtown Spencer, expanded infrastructure service to a new employment corridor added new major employers, and attracted private housing development.
by Toni Takacs | Jan 11, 2022
Whitestown, IN
Legacy Core Plan
Prior to becoming the fastest growing community in Indiana, Whitestown was a small 1,000-person town along the Big Four railroad. Whereas previous planning efforts envisioned the “Legacy Core” as the civic core of the larger community, the rapid pace of growth made that impractical. HWC was engaged to help establish a new vision for the Legacy Core as a live/work/play district centered around the Big Four Trail. The plan’s recommendations focused on preserving historic buildings, promoting residential infill development, and developing market-driven economic development policies that minimized capital expenditures by Whitestown to attract private investment.
by Toni Takacs | Jan 11, 2022
Montgomery, IN
Comprehensive Plan
The largest barrier to economic development in Montgomery County was the lack of county zoning. This made prospective businesses uncomfortable with what might happen to neighboring properties. However, there was resistance to zoning among some residents. HWC worked to build consensus on “common sense” zoning regulations, leading to adoption of the county’s first comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance. With this key issue resolved, Montgomery County was able to attract $138 million in investment along with 300 new jobs.
by Toni Takacs | Jan 11, 2022
Lawerenceburg, IN
Comprehensive Plan
The City of Lawrenceburg has made considerable investments in its downtown and public spaces in recent years. However, Lawrenceburg’s population has remained stagnant despite these investments. In response, the city sought out HWC’s expertise to address the community’s slow growth and capitalize on the city’s location along the Ohio River. HWC’s unique approach focused on four key areas – the Downtown, Riverfront, U.S. 50 Corridor, and Ludlow Hill. The comprehensive plan identified key strategies to overcome obstacles to growth and developed methods to unify the four areas of the city while preserving the qualities that made each area unique.
by Toni Takacs | Jan 11, 2022
Martinsville, IN
Interstate 69 Economic Development Plan
When Interstate 69 was expected to radically change transportation routes and development patterns in Martinsville, the community partnered with HWC to plan its response. HWC crafted an economic development plan to guide the changes and demonstrate the need for key interchanges that were proposed. When budget cuts threatened to eliminate key interchanges, HWC’s plan was used to demonstrate their long term value to the city and State. Additionally, the city was able to use HWC’s plan to secure nearly $15 million in funding for road improvements that supported community connectivity goals.
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