New Albany River Recreation Site Boat Launch

New Albany River Recreation Site Boat Launch

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New Albany, IN

River Recreation Site Boat Launch

The City of New Albany has historically been cut off from its adjacent waterways due to industrial development and flooding protections, including earthen levees and levee walls. To better connect residents to Silver Creek and the Ohio River, HWC was tasked with developing the River Recreation Site Boat Ramp.

The River Recreation Site Boat Ramp was a multi-phase brownfield restoration project, which included demolition and clean-up, boat ramp for motorized watercraft, trail extension, and river overlook. 

The final phase will develop a nature park with trails and passive recreation opportunities.

Landscape architecture

Brazil Craig Park Pedestrian Bridge

Brazil Craig Park Pedestrian Bridge

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Brazil, IN

Craig Park Pedestrian Bridge

Once the City’s water reservoir, Craig Park is now a well-loved public park on the west side of the City of Brazil. HWC has assisted with multiple phases of trail improvements at Craig Park in partnership with the Clay Community Parks Association. The first phase was a loop trail around most of the lake. A second phase added a spur trail connecting the lake to the sports fields in the upper part of the park. The third and final phase of the project was the pedestrian bridge over the western outlet stream from the lake which completed the loop trail. The completed bridge provides a unique view of the lake and the original stacked stone overflow weir for the reservoir. In total, the 97-acre park now has three miles of trails.
Transportation

White County Bridge 315 Rehabilitation

White County Bridge 315 Rehabilitation

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White County, IN

Bridge 315 Rehabilitation

The White County Bridge 315 rehabilitation project included the replacement of the original bridge deck that was constructed in the 1970s. After conducting an inspection of the existing bridge, it was concluded that the six spans of prestressed I-beams were in generally satisfactory condition and would be repaired as needed with fiber wrap. However, the piers were in poor condition at the water line with major concrete deterioration and exposed rebar and required repair utilizing an in-water method. Additionally, the street lights and sidewalk were replaced and upgraded to current standards.

This project was constructed during winter and spring to avoid conflicts with the summer tourist season of Lake Shafer.

Transportation

Align Southern Indiana – Trails Master Plan

Align Southern Indiana – Trails Master Plan

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Align Southern Indiana

Trails Master Plan 

HWC led the planning process for a six-county Regional Trails Master Plan in southeastern Indiana. Working with the Trails Taskforce at Align Southern Indiana, HWC reviewed existing trail networks and developed recommendations for new greenway corridors and connections within Clark, Floyd, Washington, Scott, Harrison, and Jefferson Counties. The project included public input in the form of an online survey and workshops in each county. A set of design guidelines were also established towards the end of the process to provide system-wide preferences and guidance for future design and implementation.

economic development/planning

Whitestown Cardinal Pointe

Whitestown Cardinal Pointe

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Whitestown, IN

Cardinal Pointe

HWC provided site design and survey services for Cardinal Pointe, a single-family residential subdivision developed by Pulte and Lennar, in Whitestown, Indiana.

The development consists of 392 lots on 113.49 acres with an amenity area including a pool, pool house, playground, and pickleball courts. The design of this development was completed in five segments and included public infrastructure (road, sanitary, storm, and water), five detention ponds, two entrances from CR 750, floodplain mitigation, and multiple Letter of Map Revisions Based on Fill (LOMR-F) approvals from IDEM.

Construction on this project was completed as follows:

  • Section 2 – Public infrastructure construction was completed in October 2022
  • Section 3 – Public infrastructure construction was completed in February 2023
  • Section 4 – Public infrastructure construction was completed in November 2023
  • Section 5 – Public infrastructure construction was completed in January 2024
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