Building onmomentumOur plan builds on the momentum <strong>of</strong> many largerphysical projects already under development or plannedinitiatives in the pipeline, a sampling <strong>of</strong> which areincluded here.14Mapleton-Fall Creek 20/21 Vision PlanMapleton-Fall Creek Development Corporationis implementing a comprehensive neighborhoodrevitalization strategy that will rehab 21 singlefamilyhomes <strong>and</strong> 54 rental units, develop threeneighborhood parks, boast economic growth throughmixed use development <strong>and</strong> create transportationenhancements, including the reversion <strong>of</strong> CentralAvenue back to a neighborhood-friendly 2-way street.Mapleton-Fall Creek LEED-NDMapleton-Fall Creek Development Corporation hasregistered a 27-acre portion <strong>of</strong> their 20/21 Target Areafor the LEED-ND ® (Leadership in EnvironmentalDesign in Neighborhood Development) program<strong>and</strong> continues to work closely with a project team tohelp devise a plan to achieve certification, with theintention <strong>of</strong> preserving the neighborhood fabricwhile making targeted improvements to walkability,equity, green infrastructure, <strong>and</strong> neighborhoodamenities.Near North 30/33Near North Development Corporation isimplementing a Neighborhood StabilizationProgram project focused on housing revitalizationthrough new infill construction, rehabilitation <strong>of</strong>ab<strong>and</strong>oned or foreclosed homes, <strong>and</strong> supportingexisting homeowners with repair assistance.Illinois Fall Creek Center at Ivy TechIvy Tech is rehabilitating the historic St. VincentHospital, constructed in 1909 along Fall CreekParkway, to provide 200,000 square feet <strong>of</strong>additional instructional, community, <strong>and</strong> meetingspace, including a new café. A newly-built additionto the building, as well as a skywalk across IllinoisStreet, will also be added.RebuildIndy InfrastructureSeveral streets will see resurfacing <strong>and</strong>/or curb <strong>and</strong>sidewalk reconstruction.Bike LanesBicycle Lanes have been added to Capitol Avenue <strong>and</strong>Illinois Street through the neighborhood with plansto add them to Washington Boulevard/DelawareStreet <strong>and</strong> Central Avenue as well.Fall Creek TrailIndyParks continues to work on plans to extendthe Fall Creek Trail from its current terminus atthe Monon Trail south through the neighborhood,providing additional recreation <strong>and</strong> transportationoptions while tying the neighborhood into the region.Meridian Street Bridge RehabilitationThe historic Meridian Street bridge over Fall Creekwill be rehabilitated <strong>and</strong> restored through the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Indianapolis</strong>’ RebuildIndy program. The iconic archbridge was built in 1917 <strong>and</strong> was the last <strong>of</strong> the fiveKessler bridges across Fall Creek.Winona Hospital RedevelopmentThe former Winona Memorial Hospital has beenrazed <strong>and</strong> environmental contamination remediated,opening a significant redevelopment opportunityin the heart <strong>of</strong> the neighborhood. The Children’sMuseum is working with the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Indianapolis</strong> onredevelopment plans that will include some affordablehousing <strong>and</strong> neighborhood greenspace.Trinity Church-St. Richard’s School CampusThe Trinity Church-St. Richard’s School proposedcampus master plan includes expansion to the northfor Trinity education, fellowship, <strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice spaces,an expansion to the south for St. Richard’s with moreclassrooms, a cafeteria, <strong>and</strong> a performing arts center,<strong>and</strong> a conversion <strong>of</strong> 33rd Street to a pedestrian area.Fall Creek GardensThis developing urban farm teaches organic <strong>and</strong>sustainable methods <strong>of</strong> growing food, encouragescommunity garden space, <strong>and</strong> provides accessto tools, supplies <strong>and</strong> information. A rain waterharvesting system will soon collect stormwater fromthe ro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> the adjacent Unleavened Bread Cafe.Double 8 Foods Rain GardenThe proposed rain garden at the Double 8 grocerystore calls for the design <strong>and</strong> installation <strong>of</strong> acomprehensive on-site stormwater managementsystem. The garden seeks to address a communityneed for more greenspace while also having adirect <strong>and</strong> beneficial environmental impact on thearea. The rain garden will be an opportunity toprovide educational resources to students <strong>and</strong> localresidents, <strong>and</strong> have a direct <strong>and</strong> indirect aestheticbenefit for the surrounding neighborhood.Coppin Chapel Pocket ParkCoppin Chapel AME Church <strong>and</strong> Near NorthDevelopment Corporation are proposing thebuilding <strong>of</strong> a pocket park next to the church at 3201North Capitol. The initial plan would see the parkbuilt over two or three church owned lots, <strong>and</strong>would be designed with an eye towards communityaccessibility <strong>and</strong> gathering space, kid-friendlyelements, <strong>and</strong> environmental impact.Fall Creek Storage TunnelAs part <strong>of</strong> the federally-m<strong>and</strong>ated plan to reduceraw sewage overflows into <strong>Indianapolis</strong> waterways,including Fall Creek, a 7 to 10 mile tunnel systemwill be built to store sewage during rainfalls so thatit can later be treated, rather than overflowing intowaterways as it does today. A tunnel 200 feet belowFall Creek will begin near the State Fairgrounds <strong>and</strong>connect to other tunnels at White River.IndyConnectThe IndyConnect Initiative seeks to dramaticallyimprove the mobility <strong>of</strong> residents in Central Indiana<strong>and</strong> position the region competitively throughsignificant investments in roads, public transit,<strong>and</strong> bike <strong>and</strong> pedestrian connections. If approved,bus rapid transit lines would run on Meridian <strong>and</strong>38th Streets, <strong>and</strong> the first leg <strong>of</strong> a regional railsystem connecting the northeastern suburbs withdowntown would run near the neighborhood. Itis vital the neighborhood connect to this regionalvision so it is a place transit connects, not simplypasses through.<strong>Six</strong> <strong>Neighborhoods</strong>. One Vision.
38th StreetDr. Martin Luther King Jr. StreetCapitol AvenueIllinois StreetMeridian StreetCentral AvenueCollege AvenueIndiana State FairgroundsCrown Hill Cemetery34th Street65Fall Creek Parkway North Drive30th Street29th StreetFall CreekPennsylvania StreetDelaware Street25th Street22nd Street21st StreetMid-North Quality <strong>of</strong> Life Plan15
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