by Toni Takacs | Jan 12, 2022
Princeton, IN
Princeton Stellar Communities
HWC led the creation of Princeton’s Stellar Communities Strategic Investment Plan. The plan addressed a number of economic development, housing, transportation, and quality of life issues in Princeton. This planning effort resulted in Stellar Designation and the implementation of a wide range of quality-of-life investments totaling over $20.0 million. Projects included new trails, downtown gateways and streetscaping, building façade improvements, and restoration of the historic Princeton Theater.
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.
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