Williamsport Warren County Pool

Williamsport Warren County Pool

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Williamsport, IN

Warren County Pool

In 2025, the Town of Williamsport engaged HWC to assist in a new design to renovate an existing public pool. The project was awarded a Land and Water Conservation Grant through IDNR to assist in funding. Project site improvements included a new zero entry pool, a new pool deck, a toddler aquatic area, a new pool slide, a splash pad, a renovated bathhouse, a new parking lot, and accessibility improvements to meet ADA standards. Construction was completed by Mattcon General Contractors.

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    Washington Downtown Revitalization Plan

    Washington Downtown Revitalization Plan

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    Washington, IN

    Downtown Revitalization Plan

    Discover Downtown Washington engaged HWC to complete a Downtown Revitalization Plan for the City of Washington. Ten city blocks lining the existing Main Street corridor made up the study area. The intent of the Plan was to review existing conditions, provide research and analysis, obtain public input, and provide recommendations within a set action plan for future revitalization opportunities. The effort also included reviewing existing ordinances related to downtown, recommendations related to traffic flow, one-way streets, and truck deliveries, and accommodating downtown events.

    Results:

      • Established short-term, low investment and long-term, high investment action items to establish a downtown district in six categories: Streetscape + Gateways, Public Space + Event Infrastructure, Parking + Circulation, Building Reuse Opportunities, Downtown Architecture, and Perimeter + Alleys
      • Identified Capital + Capacity goals including establishing a DORA (Downtown Outdoor Refreshment Area) district, creating a downtown TIF (Tax Increment Financing) district, implementing a local food and beverage tax, and developing a Historic Preservation Commission to establish eligibility for future funding
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    Monon South Freedom Trail

    Monon South Freedom Trail

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    New Albany, IN

    Monon South Freedom Trail

    When complete, this regional trail will connect five counties and nine communities via 68 miles of abandoned rail. The first phase will include approximately 1.46 miles of trail and connect the existing Ohio River Greenway trail to central New Albany.

    HWC has completed design for the first phase, which is currently under construction. The second phase is preparing to bid and anticipated to be under construction later this year.

    The trail alignment and design is based on conceptual ideas developed during the New Albany Trails Feasibility Study completed in April 2020, as well as conversations with the City in the years since. The project will be funded with a combination of Next Level Trails and local New Albany Redevelopment Authority funding.

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      Batesville SR 129 Trail

      Batesville SR 129 Trail

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      Batesville, IN

      SR 129 Trail

      HWC led the design and engineering for the extension of the Community Trail along SR 129 in Batesville, Indiana. Careful attention was paid to maintaining the structural integrity of existing trees by adjusting the trail alignment to avoid the drip line of existing canopy as much as possible. HWC provided survey, permitting, utility coordination, trail design, bidding, and construction administration services. Easement preparation services were also provided. The project was funded by a combination of READI and local funds.

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        Peru Downtown Revitalization Plan

        Peru Downtown Revitalization Plan

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        Peru, IN

        Downtown Revitalization Plan

        As part of the downtown revitalization planning effort for the City of Peru, HWC conceptualized a gateway park and plaza area to be developed within an existing parking lot and vacant property on opposite sides of a main central corridor downtown.

        The concept features two event lawns, social seating, special paving plaza areas, a boardwalk for rotating art exhibitions, a downtown gateway sign, an interactive splash pad with a central elephant spray feature, a band stand for musical acts and events, limestone blocks and associated power for impromptu busking, lighting, and acrobat-themed sculptures to highlight the circus history of which the community is known.

        Results:

          • Completed plan per OCRA requirements for future grant eligibility
          • Established downtown park concepts for vacant lots
          • Built consensus around a future facades grant program
          • Developed streetscape and gateway concepts for phased implementation
          • Inspired downtown splash pad and pickleball courts project
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