by Toni Takacs | Jul 7, 2022
Noblesville, IN
Comprehensive Plan
HWC assisted the City of Noblesville with a multi-year comprehensive planning process that needed to quickly move through drafting and adoption. HWC helped the City develop an approach that allowed them to complete key portions of the work within the aggressive time frame they desired while setting up a second process to address several longer-term issues they wanted to address. One of the key components HWC was asked to complete was the development of a new future land use strategy that blended components of the City’s desire to move toward a non-traditional, form-based code with more recognizable aspects of a traditional future land use plan. This was no easy challenge considering Noblesville is one of the fastest-growing communities in the State. HWC initiated an intense series of community and stakeholder meetings to discuss critical community topics, such as infill, redevelopment, and controversial new growth areas. Upon conclusion of the meeting process, HWC developed a series of innovative land use tools, including specific recommendations for infill and redevelopment of existing development areas and a, first of its kind, Land Use Pattern Book.
by Toni Takacs | Jan 20, 2022
Danville, IN
Comprehensive Plan
Adoption Planned for January 2022
The population of Danville had doubled since the community last updated its comprehensive plan. After years of resisting growth, Danville’s leadership adopted the mantra of “finding ways to say yes” to good development in the community as part of this planning effort. HWC was brought on board to craft a shared vision for the future of the community that would help the city guide new development according to the town’s expectations. The plan provided guidance on how to preserve the community’s hometown heritage, while also continuing to build on the town’s unique quality of life.
by Toni Takacs | Jan 15, 2022
Morgan County, IN
Comprehensive Plan
The construction of the Interstate 69 extension is expected to radically change transportation routes and development patterns in Morgan County. As a result, HWC was retained to help the county adapt future land use and transportation plans based on the final roadway configuration. HWC’s plan also included recommendations for changes to local development ordinances, which have since been adopted.
by Toni Takacs | Jan 13, 2022
North Vernon, IN
Comprehensive Plan
As part of its ongoing partnership with the city of North Vernon, HWC has worked with community, business, and city leaders to develop the last two comprehensive plans. The plans focused on major infrastructure improvements, investments in quality of life amenities, and economic development capitalizing on the nearby Muscatatuck Urban Training Center (MUTC). Collectively, these planning efforts spearheaded the construction of the U.S. 50 Bypass, North Vernon’s designation as a Stellar Community, and served as a key component for the South Central Indiana Talent Region READI Plan.
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.
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