North Central Indiana Region READI Plan

North Central Indiana Region READI Plan

by | Jan 20, 2022

North Central Indiana Regional Planning Council

North Central Indiana READI Plan

The North Central Indiana Region, represented by the North Central Indiana Regional Planning Council (NCIRPC) is a regional partnership among Cass, Clinton, Fulton, Howard, Miami and Tipton Counties. The region has known for a long time that to meet demands of a 21st economy, it is imperative that the North Central Indiana Region (North Central Region) grow its population to support the workforce it will need to capitalize on its current and future economic opportunities. To attract this workforce, it is essential that the region expand and enhance the amenities that are desired, not just by those that live there today, but also those that the region must attract for long-term sustainability.

The READI grant is a tool that will not only help the region build on the work that has already been completed, but will allow them to deliver this regional enhancement at an exponential pace. The North Central Region is a region with a strong economy, proven record of success and a demonstrated commitment to investing in, and improving, quality of life, and economic opportunity in the region. READI will provide the fuel to accelerate the region’s progress and help them build on existing momentum to help grow the region’s population.

The result of the plan netted a $30 million award from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and will begin implementing projects outlined in the plan starting in 2022.

 

economic development/planning

New Albany Housing Authority Master Plan

New Albany Housing Authority Master Plan

by | Jan 20, 2022

New Albany, IN

Housing Authority Master Plan

Faced with aging infrastructure and a location isolated from adjacent neighborhoods, HWC helped New Albany re-envision over 600 units of public housing. HWC’s design featured an inclusive and vibrant neighborhood plan that was walkable with an interconnected street grid to surrounding neighborhoods. The design also incorporated green infrastructure, generous community playgrounds, gardens, trails, and open space.

2021 APA-IN Award Winner – Best Practice Honorable Mention

economic development/planning

Whitestown Thoroughfare Plan

Whitestown Thoroughfare Plan

by | Jan 20, 2022

Whitestown, IN

Thoroughfare Plan

In recent years, Whitestown has been the fastest growing community in Indiana.  Since its previous thoroughfare plan was developed prior to this rapid growth, HWC was retained to prepare a thoroughfare plan that would accommodate forecasted growth. The plan’s first priority established access management and land use plans for the 146th Street extension from Hamilton County and the Ronald Reagan Parkway extension from Hendricks County. The plan also took into consideration a number of other concurrent planning efforts both within Whitestown and in surrounding communities.
economic development/planning

Dearborn County Strategic Action Plan

Dearborn County Strategic Action Plan

by | Jan 19, 2022

One Dearborn County, IN

Dearborn County Strategic Action Plan

Transportation challenges and other obstacles limited Dearborn County’s growth despite its location in the greater Cincinnati metropolitan area.  Building on its previous experience leading local and regional planning efforts, HWC was tasked with developing a strategic plan to help Dearborn County communities reach their full potential.  The county-wide Strategic Action Plan established eight economic development priorities.  This innovative planning process utilized individual community plans as the foundation for the Strategic Action Plan. This enabled HWC to quickly identify common concerns and propose strategies that capitalized on the communities’ shared opportunities.

economic development/planning

Lebanon Seashore Water Park

Lebanon Seashore Water Park

by | Jan 19, 2022

Lebanon, IN

Seashore Water Park

HWC led the renovation of Seashore Waterpark from conception through construction. Beginning with a public survey and existing conditions study, concepts were developed, reviewed, and finalized alongside the parks department and an engaged steering committee. A major aquatics renovation, this project was implemented in two phases. Key features include an activity pool with toy structure, water slides, wave pool, current channel with vortex, and water walk. Sunbathing lawns and shade structure components complete the design. The city has also retained HWC Engineering to lead design efforts for an expansion of the facility. 

ACEC Engineering Excellence Award Recipient

Landscape architecture