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
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.
by Toni Takacs | Jan 11, 2022
Princeton, IN
Courthouse Square
Because of the Stellar Communities designation, the City of Princeton was able to improve the streetscape around all four sides of the courthouse square in one project. The HWC design team selected lighting, hardscape materials, and site furnishings that would best compliment the historic courthouse and surrounding facades. Mini plazas with seating were developed within new bumpouts and the addition of street trees and landscaping provides a buffer between the pedestrian spaces and vehicular areas.
by Toni Takacs | Jan 11, 2022
Carmel, IN
Village of West Clay Townhomes
HWC worked with Pulte Group to provide site engineering and survey services for the 18-unit residential townhome project in the Village of WestClay in Carmel, Indiana.
Development components include:
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- Four townhome buildings
- Alley and sidewalk design
- Extensions of public infrastructure for storm and sanitary sewers and water mains
- Landscape plans
- Construction staking
The project provides low maintenance housing for the walkable community in west Carmel with nearby shops, businesses, and schools.
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