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• Develop street-front retail uses along Walnut St. and Grimes Ln. • Utilize existing creek as a pedestrianoriented canal • Develop a residential street-wall along proposed canal • Address public spaces with residential frontage and place parking in rear • Provide pedestrian connections to Switchyard Park
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Proposed Strategies|Potential Catalyst Projects
should be addressed as a significant gateway for the area through street-front retail and residential uses, plus the development of a pedestrian-oriented canal. New development should address the street and public spaces with hidden, rear parking.
Public Canal
Walnut StreetFront Retail
River Walk - San Antonio, TX
Rear Parking
Walnut/Grimes Mixed-Use Development
Cosmopolitan on the Canal - Indianapolis
Residential Corridor
Park-Front Residential
CONSIDERATIONS: On-Site Rain Garden Opportunity sites exist along Walnut St. for mixed-use infill development. The illustrated example is a 13.2 acre, underutilized site across from Bloomington South High School. • Maximize park-front residential units • Provide commercial infill along Walnut St. - Potential for educational institution • Provide shared parking along Walnut St.
Mixed-Use at 96th/Meridian St - Indianapolis
Shared Parking
Walnut Street Redevelopment
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CONSIDERATIONS: Park Connections The corner of Grimes Ln. and Walnut St.
Canal-Front Residential
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Walnut Retail or possible education/ institutional use
Concepts depicted on these sheets are not intended to represent a planned development, proposed land acquistion, or recommendation of this master plan. They simply suggest the type of development that may be possible on certain properties adjacent to the proposed park.
Higher Density Residential at 96th/Meridian - Indianapolis