New Albany, IN

Comprehensive Plan

Due to its geographic location, the City of New Albany is effectively landlocked and faced limited future growth opportunities. Through the comprehensive planning process, HWC assisted the community in reevaluating development policies focused on how to best manage the development of remaining infill parcels. Since the completion of the plan, the city of New Albany has updated its zoning ordinance, acquired a former recycling factory that will be converted into a riverfront park, and partnered with private entities to launch key revitalization projects.

Franklin, IN

Comprehensive Plan

With a number of projects and initiatives accomplished, the City of Franklin sought to capitalize on these “success stories” by updating its comprehensive plan. HWC partnered with SDG to facilitate this planning process which centered on goals for future development within the city and strengthening efforts at downtown revitalization. Major ideas identified during the plan included a renewed focus on neighborhood revitalization, an emphasis on improving aging infrastructure, continued reinvestment in downtown redevelopment, and encouraging a variety of housing options. The plan would ultimately lead to the development of the Interstate 65 gateway along the King Street corridor and a commitment to developing two new hotels near the Interstate 65 interchange.

Rushville, IN

Comprehensive Plan

Needing a catalyst to spark changes in this community of 6,000, HWC was selected to lead Rushville’s comprehensive plan. With input from key stakeholders and residents, the community adopted the vision of “Leading the Way in Rural Indiana.” Since the plan’s adoption, Rushville has used the plan as a guide to take on 97 projects, and attracted more than $117 million in federal, state, local, and private investment.