DESIGN PROCESS: master plan u
Plaza for Farmers'
•
Market and Rain Garden •
Courtyard I Plaza
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Pedestrian Paths
(Typ.)
On-Street Parking
with Storm water
Planters (Typ.)
/
Legend
Green / Park / Open Space
Commercial/Mixed Use Development
Multi-Family Development
Single-Family Development
Community Center
0'
100'
200' 300' 400'
Mixed Use with Residential
•• Irvington Plaza PUD Area
DESIGN PROCESS: master plan MASTER PLAN PHASING DEVELOPMENT PHASE I BOUNDARY
PHASE 3 BOUNDARY Build onto current parking lot close to
Washington Street
Start construction of road connections
Use leftover parking for temporary spaces
Make parks and new business the priority with
some residential
Construct multi-family courtyard
apartments
Construct single-family homes
P.~ASE
2 BO'UNOA
Add development onto current parking lot
Remove buildings for future development
Complete the roads and parks
DESIGN PROCESS: master plan - Plan completed
- Plan approved
- Super Bowl increases interest in
revitalization
- La Plaza announces its move to
Irvington
- Phase I completed
- FirstAnnual Dance Festival held
in Central Plaza
- FIESTA Indianapolis moves to
Irvington
- Resident interest grows
V'l
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- Phase 2 completed
- Final streets and park amenities
completed
- Original buildings
removed
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- Phase 3 completed
- More residents arrive
- Strong business network formed
- Annual Restaurant Tour starts
DESIGN PROCESS: master plan STREET SECTIONS & Tum Lane
2· II' Driving lanes
80'
Figure 45: Street section ofWashingtan Street I US 40 near Irv;ngton Plaza, [KitJey Avenue west,to Catherwood Avenue]
80' Right 01 Way
Figure 46: Street seaion ofWashington Street / US 40
west
of Irvington Plaza, [Catherwood Avenue
west
to Bolton Avenue]
Rgure 47 (left): Acer
rubrum [red maple]
Figure 48 (left center):
Cercis canadensis (eastern
redbud)
Figure 49 (right center):
Ginkgo bi/aba [gingko]
Agure 50 (right): Yellow IInit
pavers (or pavement change
(Dirr)
(Dlrr)
(Ginkgo biloba)
(Goog/e Image)
DESIGN PROCESS: master plan 50' Right of Way
Rgure 51: Street section
of new .connected streets,within Irvington Plaza Planned Unit .DeveJopment [PUD]
~
)
\
55' Right of
Rgure 52: Street section of collector nreeLs similar to Arlington Avenue and Ritter Avenue
Figure S3 (left): Red concrete unit
pavers for pavement changes
Figure 54 (Iefe center): Asphalt
paving (or streets
Figure! 55 (right center):
Calomagrosds x acuti(1ora "Karl
Foerster' [featller reed gross]
Figure 56 {right}: Cfethra oln;(ollo
[summersweel c1ethraj
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(Kemper)
DESIGN PROCESS~ sections + perspectives Figure 57: Community Center in the vacant Indy £OS! Motel
COMMUNITY CENTER SECTION
Figure 58 [see location map. right]
Plaza Space with
seating and art
display
o
10
20
30
40
J?
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li~mer
Indy East Motel
DESIGN PROCESS: sections + perspectives Figure 59: Washington Street I U'S, 40 Streetscape perspective looking west [s~e location map; right1
~~, .~
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RVINGTON PLAZA PUD SECTION, N/S
Figure 61 o
50
Green Space
100
150
200
Commercial
DESIGN!PROCESS: sections + perspectives Figure 62: Community Gardens on vacant lots tharserve,g,!>cery stores;(ormers'markets; residents [see location map, below]
Mixed
Use with
Residentio/~
,
i
Parking
Commercial Facing the Central Plaza and Pedestrian Path
DESIGN PROCESS: sections + perspectives Figure 63: Washington Street corridor near the Irvington Plaza redevelopment area [see location map, right]
IRVINGTON PLAZA PUD EIW
Rgure 64
0'
50'
100'
150'
200'
DESIGN PROCESS: sections + perspectives LARG'E PARK. EAST SIDE OF MASTER PLAN
Rgure 6S
0'
20'
40'
60'
80'
Apartments
figure 65: Lorge park on the easf side of the master pIon [see locorion
map. belr.>w]
BONNAAYENUE + PENNSYTRAIL CO,M.MERCJAL
Figure 66
Rehabilitated
Commercial
Improved Bonna Avenue
with Brick Paving
Pennsy Trail
o
20
40
60
Improved Commercial
Area
Figure 6b: 8onn~1 Avenue and Peflnsy Trail at Audubon Road; commercial area withi/l residentml area [see locaoon map. be/ow]
Commercial
Parking
Commercial/
La Hacienda/
Agriculture
Park
Seating
80
DESIGN PROCESS: sections + perspectives Figure 67: Townhomes with courtyards overlooking tile PennsyTroi/ on r.he sour.h side o(r.he master plan [see location map, right]
DESIGN PROCESS: s~ctions + perspectives Figure 68: Centrol plozn night scene with dcmcingand other communny ellents [see location map. below1
Itln Hispanic American communities, the daily lives of people unfold on the pu.blic
plaza, and the space serves as an integral
landscape that reinforces the local culture"
(qtd. in Arreola 50).
DESIGN PROCESS: site scale plan SPATIAL ORGANIZATION
Diagram 31
• Large central open space for community
events and festivals
• Smaller spaces programmed to meet
business and building owners' needs
• Pedestrian path sight lines maintained
Central Space
Programmed Spaces
Pedestrian Path Connection
ELEMENT ORGANIZATION
Diagram 32
• Orange winding and curved paving
• Paving becomes basis for organization of
elements within each of the spaces
• Paving becomes other elements [seat
walls, planters, water feature, etc.]
DESIGN PROCESS: site scale plan CIRCULATION
Diagram 33
• Paths north I south and east I west
connecting to pedestrian paths
• Small paths through programmed spaces
• Buildings open to the plaza, allowing
pedestrian circulation between exterior and
interior
Circulation between Buildings
Internal Circulation
Circulation from Outside
CANOPY
Diagrarn,34
• Large Gingko bilobo trees for shade
• Sun pocket in central area
• Trellis that allows some shade and sun
SIGHT LINES
Diagram 3S
• Strong sight lines into plaza from outside
• Node and element visibility
Sight Lines within Plaza
Important Nodes
Sight Lines from Outside
DESIGN PROCESS: site scale plan Services
Tutoring
Services
74
80
Gym
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20
40
60
80 DESIGN PROCESS: site scale plan SITE PLAN PROGRAM
Plan 3
Total Area: 1.54 acres
Plaza: 0.75 acres
Large, central, open space for community events and festivals
Proposed re-Iocation for La Plaza, Inc. in northeast building
Mura'is by community artists on multiple buildings representing the
Irvington culture and history
Buildings open up to the plaza via large sliding, glass doors
Activity Areas Programmed to Meet Building Uses:
La Plaza: Outdoor learning space and corridor for career
or college fairs and workshops
Tutoring Services: Outdoor tables and seating area
Restaurant: Outdoor seating, and waiting area
Cafe: Outdoor seating
Clothing Store: Racks for clothing on sale
Book Store: Shelves for books on sale
Art Gallery: Outdoor art display
Dance Studio: Dance Performance area and seating on
mounds / seat walls Offices: Break area Craft Store: Tables for making crafts Rain Garden and Water Feature for storm water management
Interactive Water Feature with thin flowing sheet of water,
collected from rain water
Shade over the majority of the space and a central sun pocket
Mounds for extra seating and viewing the water feature
Pedestrian paths maintained (north to south and east to west)
Plaza paving continues onto the sidewalk and across Washington
Street / U.S. 40
Light Bollard (Figure 77, Page 81)
Figure 69;lnteroaive Water
FeaUJre detail sketch
Thin Sheet of Water over
Granite Paving (Figure 72, Page 80)
DESIGN PROCESS: site scale plan MATERIALS
•
•
•
•
•
Bright paving colors
Orange tiled curves with artistic forms by local artists
Consistent light features with bollards and tall lanterns
Seat walls and benches that rise from the paving pattern
Trellis with climbing plants as part of the canopy
Figure 70: Yel/ow concrete unit
poving ill a hemngbone pattern
(or the Central Plaza area
(Google Image)
Figure 71; Red
concrete unit
paving in a herringbone pattern
for the untrol Plaza enrrances
connecting to tlle pedestrian
paths (Goog/e Image)
WESTTO EAST PLAZA SECTION
Figure 72: Yellow granite (or
the water feature bose. Woter,
coJ/ected from storm water.
flows in a thin sheet over the
granite. (Yellow Granite
Figure 73: (fOramic gloss paving
tiles in artistic forms (or the
orange curves In the 'paving
pattern (Tile Mosaic)
Figure 74
~r
Rain Garden
DESIGN PROCESS: site scale plan Fjgure 75: Trellis with dim bing
plants (or shade and an
overhead plane. Photo of the
Fifth Street Bridge in Atlanta,
Georgia (McColley)
Figure n: Decorative
light bollard for the
plaza and maeching
lantems (or overhead
/ighung
Figure 76: TobIe and chairs (or
the ouuioor seating areas, also
repeated in other places In the
master plan.
(Outdoor)
Figure 78: Similar benches ill
brighter colors that appear to
flow (rom the orange paving
curves
(Natural Beauty)
(Circ%)
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'\
20
40
60
80 DESIGN PROCESS: site scale plan TREES AND PLANTS
• Large canopy trees cover the plaza for shade, cooling, and wind deflection
• Ornamental trees add space formation and color in the spring and space formation
• Planting areas include shrubs, perennials, and groundcover
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Figure B I : Ginkgo biloba [ginkg01
used (or the canopy trees In the
(serviceberry) used as on ornamental
vee (Kemper)
NORTH TO SOUTH PLAZA SECTION
Central Plaza (Ginkgo bl/oba,l
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DESIGN PROCESS: site scale plan RAIN GARDFN PLANTS
• Majority of plants are native; none are weedy; all are tolerant of wet conditions
• Plants help filter and retain storm water
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[buttonbush] for the rain garden!:
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figure 8"~ Comus sericeo [redosier
dogwood] for the rain gardens and
color variation during different
seasons (Kemper)
Figure 8S: Ca/amagrostis
x acutJfJora 'Karl Foerster'
[feather reed gross] (or
the rain garden
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almfolia [summersweet
clethro]
(Kemper)
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SeatWalis an
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Art Display
40
60
80 DESIG!N PROCESS: construction documentation CENTRAL PLAZA LAYOUT PLAN
Building A
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DESIGN PROCESS: construction documentation Pavement Detail,
Bollard Detail,
Building B
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Plan L-I: Overall Layout Plan.
For construction details. see pages
94 and 95
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40'
60'
80'
DESIGN PROCESS: construction documentation CENTRAL PLAZA DETAIL LAYOUT PLAN I
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4' x 6" Bollard with
Decorative Light, 8' O.C., Typ.
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Specified Bench,
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Seat Wall
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DESIGN PROCESS: construction documentation CENTRAL PLAZA PLANTING PLAN
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Plan L-4: Enlarged Planting Plan
[For schedule and plant photos.
see pages 90 and 9 1]
Plan L-3: Site Planting Plan
[For schedule and plant ph otos.
see pages 90 and 91 ]
DESIGN PROCESS: construction documentation CENTRAL PLAZA PLANTING SCHEDULE
S'l.mbol
Scientific Name
Common Name
Quantit'l. Size Condition Notes
Deciduous Trees
GB
Ginkgo bi/oba
ginkgo
7
4' ht.
B&B
60' on center or
in s ecified boxes
Ornamental Trees
IS' on center or
in specified boxes
IS' on center or
in specified boxes
IS' on center or
in specified boxes
AC
Ame/anchier canadensis
serviceberry
9
24" ht
B&B
CC
Cercis canadensis
eastern redbud
6
24" ht
B&B
MS
Magnolia x soulangiana
saucer magnolia
3
24" ht.
B&B
Shrubs
CA
CL
CO
CS
FI
IV
VD
VP
Grasses
Clewra alni(olia
Comus alba
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Comus sericea 'cardinal'
Forsythia x intermedia
lIex verticillata
Viburnum dentatum
Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum
summersweet clethra
tatarian dogwood
buttonbush
redosier dogwood
border forsythia
common winterberry
arrowwood viburnum
doublefile viburnum
8
8
6
10
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7
4
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6" ht.
12" ht.
12" ht.
12" ht.
12" ht.
12" ht.
18" ht.
18" ht.
4" pot
2 gal
2gal
2 gal
2 gal
2 gal
3 gal
3 gal
6' on center
7' on center
6' on center
10' on center
I I' on center
6' on center
6' on center
7' on center
feather reed grass
107
6" ht.
2 gal
2.5' on center
Impatiens wal/eriana
Hemerocallis 'Christmas Is'
Hemerocallis 'James Marsh'
Hemerocallis 'Tiger Time'
impatiens
Christmas is daylily
james marsh daylily
tiger time daylily
212
28
30
24
3"
3"
3"
3"
Narcissus 'After All'
Narcissus 'Icelandic Pink'
Narcissus
after all daffodil
icelandic pink daffodil
daffodil
51
51
53
N/A
N/A
N/A
bulb
bulb
bulb
0.75' on center
I' on center
I' on center
uniperus procumbrens 'Nana'
japanese garden juniper
10
3" ht.
I gal pot
0.75' on center
CAKF
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IW
HC
HJ
HT
Annuals
NA
NI
N
Groundcover
JP
Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl
Foerster'
ht.
ht.
ht.
ht.
I gal
I gal
I gal
I gal
pot
pot
pot
pot
0.75' on center
2' on center
2' on center
2.5' on center
Table I: Planting Schedule
Figure 87: Cercis canadensis (Dirr)
Figure 88: Ginkgo bi/oba (Google Image) Figure 89: Amelonchier canadensis (Kemper)
DESIGN PROCESS: construction documentation Figure 90: Ca/amagrostis x
aCl/tif/ora 'Karl Foerster'
(Kemper)
Figure 93: Magn olio x
Figure 9 I: Forsythia x intermedia (Dirr)
Figure 94: CepholantilUs occidentolis (Kempe r)
Figure 92: Impatiens wollerian a (Kemper)
Figu re 95: Narcissus 'Icelandic Pi nk' (Kemper)
soulangiollo (Dirr)
Figure 96:Juniperus procumbrens 'Nana'
(Kem per)
Figure 97: Nard suss 'Afterall' (Kemper)
Figure 98: Hemerocoliis James Mar sh'
(Kem pe r)
DESIGN PROCESS: construction documentation DECORATIVE LIGHT BOLLARD INSTALLATION [I]
3'-0" Typ.
----
4' X 6" Black Pipe Bollard with Decorative Light,
12" into Concrete Footer, 8'-0" O.C., Typ.
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Concrete Footer, Yellow Integral Color,
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CENTRAL PLAZA RAIN GARDEN [2]
15"
Overflow Pipe to Catch Basin,
6" Above Grade
Growing Medium
Filter Fabric, Typ.
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DESIGN PROCESS: construction documentation SEAT WALL / RETAINING WALL [3] ~-
Grass Sitting Mound, Typ.
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~" Filled Isolation Joint, Typ.
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6'
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8' CONCLUSION This revitalization plan for a portion of the Irvington neighborhood makes accommodations for the area's growing
Latino population. Because the Latino population is the fastest growing minority in the United States, and the
immigrants face many issues, it is necessary to facilitate stronger integration into American society. The design uses
inspiration from the Latino culture to create enjoyable spaces for current residents, future residents, and visitors. In
addition,lrvington is experiencing revitalization projects, and this framework and master plan connects to the current
projects as the next phase of renewal. Successful revitalization of a neighborhood with a growing Latino population
requires consideration of the adversity immigrants experience, the rapid increase in the Latino population, cultural
characteristics, and the necessity to provide educational and health services to foster upward mobility. Cultural heritage
and sustainable design are integral elements throughout all three stages of design to create dynamic and inviting
community spaces.
The research determined how Latino neighborhoods are defined and important cultural characteristics, how Latinos
transformed the urban fabric and accommodating the cultural impacts, how to connect to current programs and
community services, the implementation of sustainable design solutions, and current revitalization methods used in
similar locations. The Latino population in Indianapolis continues to increase, and although no barrio exists, some areas
of Indianapolis are home to large percentages of Latinos (Littlepage 2), including the Irvington neighborhood. According
to the 2000 Census, the Indianapolis Latino population was 3.9% (Indiana Department of Workforce Development), but
by the 20 10 Census, the population grew to 10.65% in Indianapolis (U.S. Census Bureau). Additionally, the elementary
school within the site, Indianapolis Public School 57, George W. Julian Elementary, has a 37.5% Latino student population
(Indiana Department of Education). Latino urban transformations throughout the country include colorful and bright
paint colors, murals, Latino-serving businesses, the Spanish language, and the wide use of plazas and parks. In Irvington,
the majority of Latino businesses are east of Arlington Avenue near the existing Irvington Plaza shopping center, and the
master plan preserves these businesses and suggests facade treatments and streetscape improvements to enhance the
aesthetic value. In addition, most of the new designed development is adjacent to these businesses, strengthening social
and business networks. In order to connect to current programs helping the Latino population, the master plan includes
a location for La Plaza, Inc., outdoor space for career or college fairs and workshops, and health and educational
services adjacent to the Central Plaza. Sustainable design solutions throughout all levels of design include compact and
mixed-use development, storm water management features, urban agriculture, increased green space, limited parking,
and rear access to buildings. Revitalization methods used in the master plan include a phased development plan to
increase support and income for future phases, mixed-use development, affordable housing units, and building placement
to increase business network opportunities.
CONCLUSION After starting the analysis and design work, the scope of work changed; The original master plan site was the current
framework plan area, and the site-scale plan was originally the existing Irvington Plaza shopping center area.The final
framework plan, 350 acres, provides design guidelines, connects streets, and suggests specific areas to improve to
increase the street activity and aesthetic value of the neighborhood. The new master plan site, 84.5 acres, is a portion
of the framework plan that shows, in more detail, the urban design guidelines through building footprints, parking
arrangements, square footage of deSignated land use, streetscape improvements, and an increase in public park and plaza
space. The final site plan area became a 1.54-acre area, which is the Central Plaza in the master plan between Ridgeview
Avenue and Kenmore Avenue on Washington Street. The plaza uses the dance concept through material choices and
programmed activities, and suggestions for building uses were made to increase the activity in the plaza during all
seasons and times of day.
Throughout the project, the designer increasingly realized the importance of integrating and accommodating new
cultural groups into design and revitalization projects. The United States population experiences changes through
immigration, and currently the Latino population is the fastest growing minority, making it important to create a sense
of place, to design communities with growing Latino populations to be more inviting to future immigrants, and to
enhance cultural awareness for current residents and visitors. Design and cultural elements from other ethnic groups
can provide educational and appealing amenities for residents and visitors, and can improve the overall neighborhood's
quality of life.
APPENDICES APPENDIX A: project timeline COMPREHENSIVE PROJECT TIMELINE 10/3 10/10 10/17
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Problem Statement
Review of Literature
Part 1 of Proposal
Methodology
Introduction and Abstract
Appendices
Presentations & Preparation
Revisions of WHOLE Proposal
Site Visits
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Progress Presentations
Site Visits
Approval from Research Office
Advisor Meetings
Interviews and Surveys
Site Analysis
Concept Development
Final Master Plan Development
Site Scale Plan
Engineering/Detail Plan
Supplemental Drawings
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Written Report
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APPENDIX B: design concerns and considerations DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
• Irvington is a Historic District, making it essential to consider historical character and significance.
• Irvington Plaza is a large commercial development with vacant buildings and large expanses of parking,
which could be used for re-development.
• Businesses owned by Latinos line Washington Street.
• Irvington is currently experiencing revitalization and streetscape improvements, focusing on Washington
Street I U.S. 40
DESIGN CONCERNS
• Representing the Latino culture and neighborhood residents effectively.
• Creating pedestrian paths and connections on Washington Street I U.S. 40.
• Incorporating the Latino culture while maintaining and representing the other populations.
• Ensuring that no residents are displaced through development.
APPENDIX C: site photos RESIDENTIAL OPTIONS IN IRVINGTON
• Various options from Single- to Multi-family units
• Different types mixed together in various areas of the neighborhood
Figure I-A: Audubon Court
Condominiums on the southeast corner
ofWashington Street and Audubon Road
(McCo lley)
Figure 2-A: Two-family lJousing on
University Avenue in the primarily
single-family residential area sou til of
Washington Street
(McColley)
APPENDIX C: site photos Figure 3-A: Single-family Ho using at
Ritter Avenue and Julian Avenue south
ofWashington Street (McColley)
Figure 4-A: Single-family HO l/sing and
adjacent Two-family hOl/sing on Dewey
Avenue (McColley)
APPENDIX C: site photos VACANT AND UNDER-UTILIZED LAND
• Vacant commercial and residential buildings throughout the framework plan boundaries
• Vacant land and large amounts of surface parking
Figure S-A: Vacant commercial
building on the northeast comer of
Ritter Avenue and Washingt n Street
(McColley)
Figure 6-A: Bonna Avenue in a
residential area east ofAudubon
Road. Th e sidewalks and street are in
bad condition, and the Pennsy Trail is
not yet constructed. (McColley)
APPENDIX C: site photos Figure 7-A: Irvington Plaza shopping
center on the south side ofWashingtol1
Street near KitJey Avenue, Large
amounts of parking and many vacant
storefronts exist (McColley)
Figure a-A: Vacant lot on Good
Avenue in a residential area south of
Bonna Avenue (McColley)
APPENDIX C: site photos COMMERCIAL AREAS AND LATINO INFLUENCE
• Various places throughout the site have commercial areas, like Washington Street and parts of Bonna Avenue
• Locally-owned and national chains are mixed together
Figure 9-A: Commercial area on
Washingto n Street west of Audubon
Road.This area IS in the middle of a
revitalization project, and landscape
treatmencr will begin In july 20 I I.
(McCo lley)
Figure I O-A: Neighborhood
commercial area and parking at
Bonna Avenue and Audubon Road
(McColley)
APPENDIX C: site photos Figure I I-A: Tienda Mo re/os is a
Latino-owned grocer y store on the
northwest corner of Ritter Avenue and
Washington Street (McColley)
Figure 12-A: La Esco/lera is a Latino­
owned restaurant on the northwest
corner of Bolton Avenue and
Wash ington Street (McColley)
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Commercial Development
APPENDIX C: site photos Commercial Development
Geo rge W. Julian Elementary School 57
Washington Street and Irvington Street
APPENDIX D: community organization leaders PHONE CONVERSATION WITH AMANDULA HENRY [FEB. 1,20 I I]
Irvington Development Organization Corridor Director
Worked with Huitzilin Elizondo from Business Ownership Initiative to speak with businesses and Latino owners
Went to talk to Latino business owners: La Hacienda, the shopping strip by Irvington Plaza, Custom Plus Auto
• La Hacienda:
• Owner was not interested in a fa~ade grant because his cousin paints the building
• Multiple La Haciendas in the city, all with different owners, but they agree to have the same name
• Left the owner the information about the grants during the visit
• Irvington Terrace Neighborhood:
• Trees planted along Washington Street with the neighborhood group
• Asked businesses to adopt trees [for example, La Hacienda]
• Custom Plus Auto: [At Catherwood Avenue and Washington Street]
• Bilingual signage
• Owner is leasing the building
• Second generation Latino, from Los Angeles, California
• Very interested in encouraging more business
• La Escollera:
• Limited English
• Owns several small businesses in Indianapolis
• Owner was not in the restaurant during visit
• Wanted outdoor dining in the past
• Obtained an alcohol permit 2-3 years ago
• Tienda Morelos:
• Managers on location, several stores in the city
• A woman [limited English] and her sons [bilingual] manage the stores
• Fresh items [meat, spices, fruits, veggies]
• Very clean and welcoming
• Demonstrations would be nice to have ­ Amandula
• Other Observations:
• Challenge to find minority families
• Irvington:
• "Feels like a place"
• "Has organizational development"
• "Feels like its own town"
• Streetscape Improvements:
• Phase I construction starts July 20 I I, Bolton Avenue to Irvington Street Tree medians and planters, decorative lighting, intersection treatments, creating focus on Washington Street • Phase 2 construction starts in 2012, Gateway, Irvington Street to Emerson Avenue
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APPENDIX D: community organization leaders E-MAIL CONVERSATION WITH TAMMY STEVENS [FEB. 1,20 I I]
Keep Indianapolis Beautiful & Irvington Terrace Neighborhood
• Irvington Terrace Neighborhood:
• Interest in integrating the Latino population into their efforts Most recently with beautification of Washington Street eastern corridor • Work with community south ofWashington Street and west of Irvington Plaza to create a Crime Watch
and community clean ups
• Creation of Latino mural on Taller Mecanicos with high school students
• Want suggestions on how to reach the Latino population
PHONE CONVERSATION WITH ROBERT UHLENHAKE DAN. 28, 20 I I]
Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization
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Provided names of neighborhood organizations: Irvington-Pennsy and Irvington Terrace
Gave meeting dates and times for the neighborhood groups
Discussed tree plantings along Washington Street east of Arlington done by Irvington Terrace
Provided other resources for researching Irvington's history
PHONE CONVERSATION WITH ANNE-MARIE TAYLOR DAN. 27, 20 I I]
Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center
• Said that this project presents an opportunity to work with the Irvington Development Organization for
future plans
• Provided contact information of other leaders within the city and Irvington area who could help
• Stated that a group is currently working to integrate and incorporate the Latino community
APPENDIX E: brief irvington history GENERAL HISTORY AND IMPORTANT FACTS
• Founded in 1870 by abolitionist lawyers, Jacob Julian and Sylvester Johnson
• Named for author Washington Irving
• Straddles the National Road / US 40 / Washington Street and known for tree-lined streets, parks, historic homes
• Designed as an independent, planned suburban town
• Annexed by Indianapolis in 1902
• Butler University [1875 to 1928] defined the area as a cultural and arts destination
• Added to National Register of Historic Places in 1987
• Demographics:
• 11,464 Residents
• 5600 Households
• 63.5% Owner-occupied households
• 9.7% Vacancy rate
• $48, 621 is median income
• $103,686 is median home value
• 1938 is average year for house construction
• landmarks:
• Ellenberger Park (Designed by George Kessler in 1909)
• The Benton House
• Irvington United Methodist Church
• Bona Thompson Memorial Center
• Irving Circle (Statue of Washington Irving)
• Irving Theatre (1913)
• Irvington Presbyterian Church (1928)
• Irvington Masonic Lodge
• Kin Hubbard Memorial
Kile Oak Tree
• Our Lady of Lourdes Church and School
•
Within the Framework Plan Area
(Irvington Development Organization)
DETAILED HISTORY
• Historic District is based off the original neighborhood:
• 2800 buildings, 1600 land parcels
• Southern Border: Northern edge of B&O Railroad
APPENDIX E: brief irvington history • Northern Border: Pleasant Run Parkway South Drive
• Eastern Border:Arlington Avenue
• Western Border: Emerson Avenue
• The Beginning:
• John Ellenberger leased 320 acres in 1853 and bought 180 acres
• Ellenberger Park became part of the 180 acres
• Jacob Julian and Sylvester Johnson purchased the 320 acres and divided into two-acre lots with
George Kessler's Plans
• Guidelines required sidewalks and trees, and certain buildings were not allowed
• Two-acre lots were divided in 1872 and more additions were made
• Tolerance:
• Tolerance of ethnic diversity early in history
• African-Americans could own land, when in most areas they could not, and early Census records
show African-American residents from the beginning
• Irvington Baptist Church (1915) on Good Avenue [Congregation formed in 1887]
• Neighborhood was a leader in the Boy and Girl Scouts
• Aesthetics:
• Romantic Era landscape design
• More blocks of brick streets than any other place in the city
• Every American architecture style from 1870-1950
• Butler University:
• Most Butler buildings are gone, except for Bona Thompson Center
• Art:
• Home to the only historic art movement in central Indiana Took place in early 1900's Group of artists met, practiced, exhibited art in Irvington • Many homes and studios of artists still remain
• Large history of art, especially in 1920's and 1930's
(Irvington Historic Preservation Commission)
APPEN DIX F: historic district regulations ZONING •
Within the Framework Plan Area
• C-I: Office-Buffer Commercial (S.Audubon Road and Sonna Avenue)
• C-2: High-Intensity Office-Apartment-Commercial (High rise residential and office)
• C-3: Neighborhood Commercial (Washington Street and Bonna Avenue)
• C-4: Community Regional Commercial (Washington Street, shopping centers, major retail)
• CS: Special Commercial
• D-4: Dwelling District Four (2.6 units/acre)
• D-5: Dwelling District Five (4.5 units/acre)
• D-6: Dwelling District Six (6-9 units/ acre)
• D-P: Planned Unit Development (Assisted living and apartments for elderly)
• PK-I Park District (Irving Circle)
• SU-I: Special Use, Religious
• SU-9: Guardian's Home (Now Irvington Community Charter High School)
• SU-37: Special Use-Library (Marion County Public Library)
HISTORIC DISTRICT PLANS
• Encourage neighborhood-serving businesses
• Maintain the zoning on Washington Street
• l'1ake the district more pedestrian friendly
• In-fill compatible buildings that enhance Irvington's character
• Preserve maintenance of historic structures
• In-fill new single-family homes on vacant lots
• Preserve brick streets and street patterns
• Improve bike and pedestrian amenities
• Support art, public transportation, utility burial
• Create a tree-lined streetscape
• No demolition of buildings for parking
• Discourage: Big-box stores, drive-thru restaurants, surface parking, auto-related businesses
• SUB-AreaA:Washington Street Corridor (1-3 stories)
• Encourage neighborhood-based commercial development
APPENDIX F: historic district regulations • Include all types of residential units
• Place retail and pedestrian oriented businesses at the street level
• Locate parking behind buildings
• Limit commercial uses to Washington Street and along Pennsy Trail
• SUB-Area B: Neighborhood Residential
• Dominant land use is single- and two-family residential
• Maintain residential zoning for all residential parcels
• Discourage construction and conversion to commercial, retail, industrial
• Encourage new homes on vacant lots
• Add residential, light commercial or educational uses in vacant commercial area on Bonna Avenue
• SUB-Area C: PennsyTrail Corridor
• Create trail-friendly businesses
• Do not allow commercial to encroach into residential areas
• Encourage trail access points and related amenities
• Land east of Good Avenue, south of Bonna Avenue should be a park, trailhead, recreation, or
residential if redeveloped
• Washington Street and Thoroughfare Recommendations:
• 1\10 additions to the right-of ways
• Maintain locations of all streets
• No widening of streets or right-of-ways
• Implement traffic calming measures on Washington Street
• Repair alleys in fair to poor condition
• Repair sidewalks as needed (some have limestone curbs and name ceramics)
• Use salvaged materials and create places for stockpiling
• Discourage new curb cuts
• Avoid street trees that interfere with traffic or pedestrian movement [that branch less than
seven feet above the ground]
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