Project: Urban Design + Planning

Landstory prepared the Master Plan in 2009 for a site that included the historic landmarks of Old State Bank, Territorial Capitol Village, Fort Knox II and Sugar Loaf Mound, all located in Vincennes, Indiana. The process included site assessment and analysis, program definition, concept development and master plan implementation strategies. The key assessment and program activities for the site plan included development of capital projects, provision for wayfinding and connectivity elements, pedestrian enhancements and vehicular drop off and parking facilities. Landstory was then selected in 2016 by ISMHS to prepare further refinements and a cost estimate for three of the four original properties above. The plan for Territorial Capitol Village is planned for implementation in early 2018.

PROJECTS / Urban Design + Planning

ISMHS – Vincennes & Corydon Schematic Plan

Landstory prepared the Master Plan in 2009 for a site that included the historic landmarks of Old State Bank, Territorial Capitol Village, Fort Knox II and Sugar Loaf Mound, all located in Vincennes, Indiana. The process included site assessment and analysis, program definition, concept development and master plan implementation strategies. The key assessment and program activities for the site plan included development of capital projects, provision for wayfinding and connectivity elements, pedestrian enhancements and vehicular drop off and parking facilities. Landstory was then selected in 2016 by ISMHS to prepare further refinements and a cost estimate for three of the four original properties above. The plan for Territorial Capitol Village is planned for implementation in early 2019.

The purpose of this 1.4 mile corridor study was identify the corridor’s redevelopment potential, expand multi-modal use, and improve aesthetics. Improvement at major intersections included crosswalks, pedestrian respite islands and native landscape plantings, bus shelter nodes, information kiosks, decorative screen walls, seating, street and pedestrian lighting. Extensive public input served to bring public awareness of the project and build local consensus.

PROJECTS / Urban Design + Planning

University Avenue Corridor

The purpose of this 1.4 mile corridor study was identify the corridor’s redevelopment potential, expand multi-modal use, and improve aesthetics. Improvement at major intersections included crosswalks, pedestrian respite islands and native landscape plantings, bus shelter nodes, information kiosks, decorative screen walls, seating, street and pedestrian lighting. Extensive public input served to bring public awareness of the project and build local consensus.

Noblesville, Indiana selected a “complete streets” approach when deciding to improve this one-mile entry corridor to the city’s downtown. Landstory’s concept plan recommended narrowed drive lanes and broader pedestrian ways, new sidewalks, lighting, sustainable treatments for storm drainage, and a custom, major gateway element as the central focus of a new roundabout at Greenfield Avenue and Christian Avenue, a major intersection south of the downtown.

PROJECTS / Urban Design + Planning

Noblesville 10th Street Corridor

Noblesville, Indiana selected a “complete streets” approach as part of the improvements to this one-mile entry gateway and corridor in the city’s downtown. Landstory’s concept plan recommended narrowed drive lanes and broader pedestrian ways, new sidewalks, lighting, sustainable treatments for storm drainage, and a custom, major gateway element as the central focus of a new roundabout at Greenfield Avenue and Christian Avenue, a major intersection south of downtown.

As they say, “It’s all in the details”. The City of New Albany engaged a consultant team that included Landstory to develop a vision for their historic main street corridor, Mansion Row. Broadened pedestrian ways included new sidewalks, planted medians, lighting, and gateway elements and raingardens capped off this custom designed gateway monuments, decorative pavement, custom address markers and landscape, Landstory delivered a contextual and unique streetscape solution. Segments of original limestone curbs were excavated and reoriented in the median as edge treatments to lend authenticity to the streetscape while preserving this important New Albany relic.

PROJECTS / Urban Design + Planning

New Albany Main Street / Mansion Row Streetscape

As they say, “It’s all in the details”. The City of New Albany engaged a consultant team that included Landstory to develop a vision for their historic main street corridor, Mansion Row. Broadened pedestrian ways included new sidewalks, planted medians, lighting, and gateway elements and raingardens capped off this custom designed corridor and included gateway monuments, decorative pavement, custom address markers and native landscape. Segments of original limestone curbs were excavated and reoriented in the median as edge treatments to lend authenticity to the streetscape while preserving this important New Albany relic.

Are you ready for some football?! We were, but not without telling the story of Alexander Ralston’s vision and layout for downtown Indianapolis, developed in 1825.  Lucas Oil Stadium’s site orientation reinforces and commemorates Ralston’s original design of the mile‐square and historic diagonal streets that once radiated from Monument Circle. The unique diagonal orientation of the stadium allows spectators striking views of central downtown while the tree‐lined urban grid of the exterior gives pedestrians a comfortable space to enjoy pre‐game festivities. Landstory serve as Landscape Architect of Record for this important downtown destination.

PROJECTS / Urban Design + Planning

Lucas Oil Stadium

Are you ready for some football?! We were, but not without telling the story of Alexander Ralston’s vision and layout for downtown Indianapolis, developed in 1825.  Lucas Oil Stadium’s site orientation reinforces and commemorates Ralston’s original design of the mile‐square and historic diagonal streets that once radiated from Monument Circle. The unique diagonal orientation of the stadium allows spectators striking views of central downtown while the tree‐lined urban grid of the exterior gives pedestrians a comfortable space to enjoy pre‐game festivities. Landstory serve as Landscape Architect of Record for this important downtown destination.