Neighborhood Beautification

In February 2006, the neighborhood partnered with Ball State's College for Architecture & Planning: Indianapolis Center to conduct a beautification strategy session. With input from numerous residents, the Ball State team put together recommendations for a cohesive beautification plan to give the neighborhood an identifiable, signature look.

The pages from the newsletter produced by the Ball State team are available here:

  • Page 1 (8610 KB [that's~ 8.4 MB] PDF):
    Background on the charette and six placemaking strategies
  • Page 2 ( 883 KB PDF ):
    Define the neighborhood; restore and maintain the historic character
  • Page 3 ( 544 KB PDF):
    Define a network of active public places
  • Page 4 ( 472 KB PDF):
    Beautify the street corridors
  • Page 5 ( 522 KB PDF):
    Continuation of ideas to beautify the street corridors
  • Page 6 ( 635 KB PDF):
    Encourage mixed-use anchors
  • Page 7 ( 441 KB PDF):
    Build identity into new development
  • Page 8 ( 1866 KB PDF):
    Placemaking toolbox and project credits