INDIANAPOLIS — The Department of Metropolitan Development recently launched a study aimed at the strategic revitalization of the Castleton area. This project represents a critical moment for surrounding neighborhoods and businesses to think forward and help shape the vision, brand, and future investment in the area.
A team of diverse consultants has been hired by the City to look at and analyze retail and market conditions, traffic patterns, adjacent planning efforts, recreational opportunities, infrastructure needs, and public opinions. This activity will help inform and prioritize both public and private investments, redevelopment initiatives, and coordinated community efforts.
The Castleton area is home to more than 11,000 residents, almost 30,000 employees, and countless visitors, and it is crucial for anyone with a stake in its revitalization to have a voice in the planning process. As an initial effort to gather those voices, the City is launching a survey for each of those groups on Friday, May 10th. The surveys are topical and designed for the user to self-select based on their role in the Castleton community.
The surveys can be found at the project website, MyCastleton.com. The preferences and ideas provided through these surveys will inform the recommendations that grow out of the planning process. Surveys will be open until June 30th.
Additional input opportunities are planned, including several public meetings over the summer and fall. Updates are provided at MyCastleton.com and interested parties can subscribe to the project’s e-newsletter on the website.