Completed Projects
Infrastructure:
- Project Summary: This neighborhood has had little to no maintenance since it was built over 40 years ago. This project includes complete sidewalk, curb and gutter replacements, ADA accessible ramps on all sidewalks and streets will be milled and re-paved. In addition, all driveways will have new approaches for improved drainage and access for residents. See "Recent News" tab below for project updates.
- Project Completed: Infrastructure completed by the fall of 2022
- Funding Sources: State of Indiana (match funding)
Franks Drive Intersection Improvements
- Project Summary: This parcel is one of the last developable parcels along the corridor. A national restaurant chain (Culver's) has announced it's plans to come to Madison with this being one of the few options they are considering for a location on our hilltop. The RDC will need to do some intersection improvements to facilitate the project. See "Recent News" tab below for project updates.
- Project Completed: Infrastructure completed by fall of 2023
- Funding Sources: Redevelopment Commission contributed $200,000
Economic & Redevelopment:
Wayfinding (Implementation of Parking Study)
- Project Summary: Stemming from research conducted in fall of 2021, this project includes the installation of wayfinding signs per the recommendation of the study. The design will adapt or use the existing Madison Comfort Station, Map Kiosk and Trolley stop signs. Design is currently underway, with some new signs installed in the fall of 2022 and additional signage in the spring of 2023. At the completion of this study, two new wayfinding map kiosks were added @ Sunrise Crossing, cross-promoting the stores in downtown. To see the original Parking Study published in February of 2022, click HERE.
- Project Completed: Signage installation began in targeted areas first (i.e. along Main Street) in fall of 2022 with additional signage added in 2023.
- Funding Sources: Economic Redevelopment Commission, the City of Madison, Jefferson County Board of Tourism. RDC commitment to implementation $25,000 in 2022 & 2023 for wayfinding signage
Parks & Recreation:
- Project Summary: This neighborhood has had little to no maintenance since it was built over 40 years ago. The plan proposes a new park layout organized around a center shelter house; Redoing the existing basketball courts with new goals with a setting and stripped surface; A new playground adjacent to the shelter that would include modern playground equipment and rubberized surface meeting modern codes; A dog park that would allow for a gathering space for neighbors and their 4-legged family members; New upgraded fencing and signage for the park; Furniture and additional recreational items such as a soccer goal, corn hole and bike repair station.
- Project Completed: Park completion spring 2023
- Funding Sources: City of Madison - $200,000, RDC - $125,000 for park improvements, City of Madison Parks 7 Recreation - $25,000, Community Foundation - $50,000, + private partners. US Premier has donated all fencing.
- Project Summary: This project reimagines Gaines Park to give this area of the community a neighborhood park with fresh updates, to become a beautiful asset to the residents nearby. The project plan includes a new modern playground to meet state code, refurbishment and extension of the current shelter house, a new basketball court and goals, and open space for the community to use for meetings and gatherings.
- Project Completed: Park completed in September 2023
- Funding Sources: Redevelopment Commission has committed ARPA funds for this project.