Batesville Unified Development Ordinance

Batesville Unified Development Ordinance

by | Jan 11, 2022

Batesville, IN

Unified Development Ordinance

With a Zoning Ordinance approaching 34 years of use, the City of Batesville recognized the need for updated development and design standards. With the strong support of Batesville Main Street, a primary goal of the City of Batesville’s Unified Development Ordinance update was to preserve the unique character of downtown Batesville. To accomplish this goal, a new downtown district was created that included development standards reflecting the existing development patterns. Furthermore, the Walnut Street Corridor Overlay was developed to conserve the character of the City’s primary corridor connecting downtown Batesville to I-74. These pieces better prepare the City to maintain and expand on the world-class charm found only in Batesville.
economic development/planning

Whitestown Unified Development Ordinance

Whitestown Unified Development Ordinance

by | Jan 11, 2022

Whitestown, IN

Unified Development Ordinance

Whitestown has been the fastest growing community in the State of Indiana for the past eight years.

HWC has led key planning initiatives to help them manage that growth, including updates to their comprehensive plan, economic development plan, thoroughfare plan, and downtown (Legacy Core) plan.

The Town’s key existing ordinances were not delivering the development product that they desired. To update the ordinances, HWC and Civic Blueprint partnered on the preparation of a new Unified Development Ordinance. The updated ordinance first focused on aligning comprehensive plan goals with development regulations. Next, the ordinances were updated to use plain English so that they were clear, direct, and easy to use. Graphics were added to further enhance clarity.

economic development/planning

Sullivan Quality of Life Plan

Sullivan Quality of Life Plan

by | Jan 10, 2022

Sullivan, IN

Quality of Life Plan

The Sullivan Quality of Life Plan represents the energy and emphasis that the City of Sullivan has put into making the city a better place to live, work, and play and is intended to help guide future investment.  HWC prepared the plan to outline and detail seven key projects in the city, including a multi-use trail system, wayfinding signage, public art, park spaces, urban block redevelopment, and neighborhood revitalization.
economic development/planning

Newburgh Lou Dennis Park

Newburgh Lou Dennis Park

by | Jan 10, 2022

Newburgh, IN

Lou Dennis Park

HWC was thrilled to collaborate with LA+D Architecture on the transformation of this existing pool site into an inclusive splash pad with playground amenities. To pay homage to the beloved community pool, limestone seat walls were developed to denote the boundaries of the original vessel. Other notable features include artificial turf mounds, a treehouse tower, swings, accessible we-go-round, and sensory panels. Blue poured-in-place surfacing and colored concrete create a wave ribbon that ties the playground and splashpad together.

Landscape architecture

Princeton Prince Street Cottages

Princeton Prince Street Cottages

by | Jan 10, 2022

Princeton, IN

Prince Street Cottages

HWC was the engineering consultant for Prince Street Cottages throughout the entire project, starting with the feasibility of the site. HWC assembled a feasibility report for Milestone Ventures, Inc. by studying a site for a new senior living apartment building located in Princeton, Indiana.

The project consists of 38 apartment homes in a single building on approximately 1.7-acres. Previously, the site contained an abandoned church, and some single family homes.

HWC completed the necessary research and collected due diligence information, then summarized the results in a report.

HWC also created a site plan for the client to ensure that the proposed building, parking, and detention would fit on the site properly.

HWC prepared construction documents and designed the site in accordance with all local, state, and utility company requirements. HWC closely coordinated with the architect to value engineer the project, ensuring a functional design while maintaining the desired aesthetic.

Land Development