Completed Projects

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/Partners: Economic Redevelopment Commission, the City of Madison, Jefferson County Board of Tourism. RDC commitment to implementation $25,000 in 2022 & 2023 for wayfinding signage

Destination Madison: New Downtown Grocery Store - Dollar General Market

  • Project Summary: After seeing the need for a market in our downtown area, the City of Madison worked in partnership with Dollar General Market (DG Market) to bring access to name-brand goods, fresh produce, meats, dairy products, and perishable foods. The city also contribute towards the site improvements and is investing in other improvements to the Mulberry Street and Second Street area, which will include lighting, sidewalks and paved roads, and planting of trees and flowers. The project also included the incorporation of public arts into the exterior of the building.
  • Project Completed: 
  • Funding Sources: The City of Madison,  Rafferty Development, LLC, Dollar General Market.

Destination Madison: Public Arts

  • Project Summary:
    • Bird Man: (in partnership with CRM - Sunrise Crossing developer)
      • Created by sculptor Dale Rogers who will be an artist in residence at Madison Junior High twice during the next year.
      • Madison Junior High School students will be creating storylines describing who Bird Man is.
      • Madison Cub Industries will be creating smaller sculptures inspired by Dale Rogers work, which will be placed throughout the Madison School District
    • Flight
      • Partnering with Madison Area Arts Alliance to submit a grant to the community foundation for the temporary art exhibit
      • Dale Rogers will be setting up 12 birds that will stay in Bicentennial Park from the end of March to October
      • One bird will be a permanent art installation in Bicentennial Park, if funding allows
    • GATEWAY Art Project
      • The commission is reviewing the RFQ for Indiana Artist for the 3-dimensional public art to be installed at the Madison/Indiana Gateway project. 
  • Project Completed: 2023-2024.
  • Funding Sources/Partners: READI Grant Dollars, Madison Area Arts Commission, 

Destination Madison: The Shoppes at Sunrise Crossing

  • Project Summary: In 2022 the former Madison Plaza lot on the hilltop was reimagined into a two-phase project incorporating a 155,000 square foot retail and restaurant space in the first phase, and an additional residency development of approximately 183 housing units developed by Winterwood Incorporated in the second phase. This development has attracted national retailers and restaurants, including the coming of Zaxbys in 2025.
  • Project Completed: Phase one of the Shoppes at Sunrise Crossing was completed in 2024.
  • Funding Sources/Partners: READI Grant dollars.

Ohio Theatre Facade and Marquee

  • Project Summary: The restoration of the deteriorated Ohio Theatre facade which included the lighted marquee. Once completed, the theatre once again has a fully lit marquee at night, remaining true to its original design and appearance.
  • Project Completed: 2024
  • Funding Sources/Partners: $500,000, The Friends of the Ohio Theater, The Southern Indiana Regional Development Authority, READI grant match through the Indiana Economic Development Corporation.

Super Overlook

  • Project Summary: The super overlook is broken into 3 phases of work: the landing, the terrace seating, and the iron elevated stage.
  • Project Completed: Phase 1 was completed in June of 2023.
  • Funding Sources/Partners: City of Madison, Madison Redevelopment Commission, Madison Riverfront Development Committee.

Madison Rail Road Trainload and Business Attraction

  • Project Summary:  
  • Project Complete: 
  • Funding Sources/Partners: City of Madison and Madison Port Authority

Mulberry Street Arts Corridor

  • Project Summary: The Mulberry Street Arts Corridor project is saving one of the region's most intact early 19th century commercial blocks from years of disinvestment. The parking lot improvement will turn the new Kindness mural into the focal point of the district. This project also includes improvements to the parking lot behind the nearby comfort station off of Main Street.
  • Project Completed: 2023
  • Funding Sources/Partners: $887,000 - The Southern Indiana Regional Development Authority,  READI grant match through the Indiana Economic Development Corporation.
INFRASTRUCTURE:

Oak Hill Neighborhood

  • 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/Partners: 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/Partners: Redevelopment Commission contributed $200,000

CCMG: City Roads Grant

  • Project Summary: After having assessed our roadways and sidewalks across the city, this project was a revitalization effort that encompassed milling and paving work on our worst roadways in the city in addition to gutter/culvert and sidewalk improvements as needed. 
  • Project Completed: Completed in the fall of 2024.
  • Funding Sources/Partners: Community Crossings Matching Grant

Duke Energy Lighting Improvements

  • Project Summary: Approximately 900 RD fixture lights ("cobra" street lights) have be updated, and replaced with LED bulbs. This project has guaranteed to save the city roughly 30% of our monthly lighting expenses, with a total estimated savings of $48,000 each year. Deflectors have be used in appropriate settings to protect residential units from bright lighting.
  • Project Completed: 2023
  • Funding Sources/Partners: The Southern Indiana Regional Development Authority,  READI grant match through the Indiana Economic Development Corporation.
PARKS & RECREATION:

Crystal Beach

  • Project Summary: Constructed in 1938, Crystal Beach Swimming Pool has been an important piece of Madison's history, and we were proud to preserve the pool for future generations. In 2017 the city announced plans to renovate the Crystal Beach pool house as part of the Stellar Communities designation. In 2020, the project was expanded to include renovations to the swimming pool.
  • Project Completed: In spring of 2024.
  • Funding Sources/Partners: We are thankful to our many partners who recognize the pool's significance in serving our community and making it accessible for all.

Oak Hill Park

  • 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/Partners: 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.

Gaines Park

  • 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/Partners: Redevelopment Commission has committed ARPA funds for this project.

Broadway Basketball Courts at Crystal Beach

  • Project Summary: The project included the resurfacing of the basketball court, striping the court to be red and white (Madison Cubs colors), and adding new basketball goals, bike racks, and a water fountain. 
  • Project Completed: August of 2023.
  • Funding Sources/Partners: City of Madison Parks and Recreation Department

Crystal Beach Pool House & Hunter Hall

  • Project Summary: The initial plans, announced in 2017 as part of the Stellar Communities designation, included renovations to the first and second floors of the pool house to ensure accessibility to all, an elevator and HVAC system, updates to the electrical and plumbing system, the creation of an event space on the second floor, an improved concession area and restored perimeter fencing.
  • Project Completed: Spring 2023 (COMPLETED).
  • Funding Sources/Partners: City of Madison, Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA), Redevelopment Commission, K Norman Berry Associates Architects, Councilman-Hunsaker (pool consultant) and KPFF Consulting.

Legacy Park & Riverfront Parking Lot Improvements

  • Project Summary: This project is in partnership with Historic Madison Inc. who gave us the lawn north of the alleyway on Poplar Street in our commitment to improve accessibility to and from that lot to the Shrewsbury House on First Street. This project conforms to all the requirements in this agreement. The parking lot will host 80-85 cars and golf cart parking spaces, in addition to a passive lawn-park with a celebration of Madison's history of leadership and industry as this was the site of a former factory. This project was previously included in a park comprehensive plan. We are happy to say the location's historic gutters are being restored as a part of this project.
  • Project Completed: 2024
  • Funding Sources/Partners: $550,000, The Southern Indiana Regional Development Authority, READI grant match through the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, Madison Redevelopment Commission.