by Toni Takacs | Dec 21, 2021
Crawfordsville, IN
Pike Place
After several buildings came down along a main downtown corridor, the City of Crawfordsville decided to transform the gravel lot into a central gathering space. HWC teamed with KJG Architects to complete the design and construction documents. Components of the park include a stage, custom public restroom building, event lawn, custom brick pillars with metal farmers market gates, site furnishings, landscaping, and decorative site lighting. Now consistently programmed, the space has become a central hub for community activities.
by Toni Takacs | Dec 20, 2021
Franklin, IN
Comprehensive Plan
With a number of projects and initiatives accomplished, the City of Franklin sought to capitalize on these “success stories” by updating its comprehensive plan. HWC partnered with SDG to facilitate this planning process which centered on goals for future development within the city and strengthening efforts at downtown revitalization. Major ideas identified during the plan included a renewed focus on neighborhood revitalization, an emphasis on improving aging infrastructure, continued reinvestment in downtown redevelopment, and encouraging a variety of housing options. The plan would ultimately lead to the development of the Interstate 65 gateway along the King Street corridor and a commitment to developing two new hotels near the Interstate 65 interchange.
by Toni Takacs | Dec 20, 2021
Rushville, IN
Comprehensive Plan
Needing a catalyst to spark changes in this community of 6,000, HWC was selected to lead Rushville’s comprehensive plan. With input from key stakeholders and residents, the community adopted the vision of “Leading the Way in Rural Indiana.” Since the plan’s adoption, Rushville has used the plan as a guide to take on 97 projects, and attracted more than $117 million in federal, state, local, and private investment.
by Toni Takacs | Dec 20, 2021
180 Alliance Region
180 Alliance READI Plan
The 180 Alliance represents the next ring of growth and development in the greater Indianapolis region. Consisting of Boone, Hendricks, Johnson, Montgomery, Morgan, and Putnam Counties, this new region came together around the shared vision of protecting community identity in the face of growth. HWC led the development of the regional plan for the Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI). As a result of the planning, the region was awarded $20 million for a range of supporting projects.
by Toni Takacs | Dec 20, 2021
Muncie, IN
Kitselman Trail and Trailhead Park
The Kitselman Trailhead is a complex, multi-phased project that will connect the Cardinal Greenway Trail with the White River Trail while providing a gateway park for Muncie’s east side. HWC had the opportunity to collaborate with Flatland Resources and Land Collective on this project. Two phases have been constructed—a pedestrian bridge and the east side of the trailhead park–and the third is currently under design. This project was funded by INDOT and the City of Muncie.
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