Whitestown Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan

Whitestown Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan

by | Jan 20, 2022

Whitestown, IN

Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan

In order to provide the quality of life amenities Whitestown’s growing population was seeking, town leaders proposed a bold vision to make the community one of the most walkable and bikeable communities in Indiana. In conjunction with the town’s thoroughfare plan update, HWC led the development of a Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan for Whitestown. The plan’s recommendations outlined a series of goals to develop greenways and trails linking key destinations and neighborhoods throughout the town. The plan also outlined strategies for local programming and regional advocacy roles for the Whitestown’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.

economic development/planning

Franklin Interchange and King Street Corridor Plan

Franklin Interchange and King Street Corridor Plan

by | Jan 20, 2022

Franklin, IN

Interstate 69 and King Street Corridor Plan

The primary gateway from Interstate 65 into Franklin was such an eyesore that local economic development officials brought prospective businesses to the city along local roads. HWC’s economic development plan recommended strategies to redevelop 420 acres at the interchange and to create a dynamic gateway experience into the community. Since these corridor improvements, the City of Franklin has attracted new restaurant, retail, and commercial investment totaling over $21 million.

economic development/planning
South Central Indiana Region READI Plan R1.0

South Central Indiana Region READI Plan R1.0

by | Jan 20, 2022

Southern Indiana Housing Community Development Corporation

South Central Indiana Talent Region READI Plan R1.0

HWC’s plan for the South Central Indiana Talent Region supported improving the quality of place for residents, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship around alternative propulsion vehicles, and strengthening workforce training initiatives. This Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) region included Bartholomew, Jennings, and Jackson counties. As a result of this comprehensive effort, the South Central Indiana Talent Region was awarded $30 million for a range of projects throughout the three-county region.

economic development/planning

Danville Comprehensive Plan

Danville Comprehensive Plan

by | 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.

economic development/planning

North Central Indiana Region READI Plan R1.0

North Central Indiana Region READI Plan R1.0

by | Jan 20, 2022

North Central Indiana Regional Planning Council

North Central Indiana READI Plan R1.0

The North Central Indiana Region, represented by the North Central Indiana Regional Planning Council (NCIRPC) is a regional partnership among Cass, Clinton, Fulton, Howard, Miami and Tipton Counties. The region has known for a long time that to meet demands of a 21st economy, it is imperative that the North Central Indiana Region (North Central Region) grow its population to support the workforce it will need to capitalize on its current and future economic opportunities. To attract this workforce, it is essential that the region expand and enhance the amenities that are desired, not just by those that live there today, but also those that the region must attract for long-term sustainability.

The READI grant is a tool that will not only help the region build on the work that has already been completed, but will allow them to deliver this regional enhancement at an exponential pace. The North Central Region is a region with a strong economy, proven record of success and a demonstrated commitment to investing in, and improving, quality of life, and economic opportunity in the region. READI will provide the fuel to accelerate the region’s progress and help them build on existing momentum to help grow the region’s population.

The result of the plan netted a $30 million award from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and will begin implementing projects outlined in the plan starting in 2022.

 

economic development/planning