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2011 Archive
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Indy Green Complex: A Catalyst for Revitalization in the West Washington Street Airport District
Posted on September 30, 2011 | No CommentsThis project explores the redevelopment of underutilized land for a low energy manufacturing center at the former airport terminal. Through-the-fence opportunities allow for the incorporation of just-in-time manufacturing best management... -
ReManufactured: From Parking Lot to Pedestrian Place
Posted on September 29, 2011 | No CommentsThis project “remanufactures” a greyfield parking lot adjacent to a vacant GM plan on the White River into a vibrant pedestrian oriented neighborhood. The goal is to create places that... -
Tradition Square: Building Sustainable Cultures
Posted on September 28, 2011 | No CommentsThe demand on the nonrenewable natural resources is increasing and the population is growing. New neighborhoods must be built in order to accommodate the population. In Indianapolis, one of the... -
Central Greens: A Catalyst for Sustainable Development
Posted on September 27, 2011 | No CommentsIndiana is one of fourteen states that currently does not have a climate action plan. This project demonstrates how Indiana development can mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. This project explains how... -
The Green-Collar Neighborhood: Indianapolis’ first sustainable community for the next century
Posted on September 21, 2011 | 1 CommentThe Green-Collar Neighborhood looks at a shrinking blue-collar neighborhood supported by surrounding industry and transforms it into a dynamic modern Green-Collar Neighborhood which introduces the production of sustainable agriculture, energy,... -
New Life in Old Steel: Forming the High Bay Community from the Vacant General Motors Facility
Posted on September 20, 2011 | No CommentsIn 1939, General Motors sponsored an exhibit at the New York World’s Fair entitled “Futurama.” Crafted by Norman Bel Geddes, this vision provided a 20 year look into the future... -
South Street Square: An Exploration of Contemporary Building Typologies
Posted on September 19, 2011 | No CommentsOver the next 30 years, South Street Square will provide Indianapolis with its first contemporary, urban neighborhood. Located at the existing GM stamping facility, South Street Square will be a... -
South Harding Street Historic District: Duesenberg Square and Machinist Row
Posted on September 9, 2011 | No CommentsThis creative project for South Harding Street explores how historically industrial areas can be remediated and transformed into productive mixed-use districts utilizing best practices. The closure of the Oliver Avenue... -
Aqua District Industry: Revolutionizing Industry Through Integrated Stormwater Management
Posted on September 7, 2011 | No CommentsAqua District Industry, creating the first eco-industrial park in Indianapolis, revolutionizing industry through seamlessly integrating Just-In-Time (JIT) manufacturing with on-site energy production and stormwater management. The project seeks to create... -
Kinetic Link: An Open Space System as a Catalyst for Transit-Oriented Development
Posted on September 6, 2011 | No CommentsThis creative project explores how open space systems can serve as a catalyst for development in TODs. It illustrates how urban development can thrive on multimodal transportation, pedestrian walkability, and...