
Master Plan, Appalachian State University
To facilitate the changing needs of the users, the culture, and the environment, Appalachian State
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The plan provides an opportunity to create safe and sustainable streetscape enhancements Indianola residents and visitors can enjoy for years to come.
Warren County's decision to demolish their courthouse and replace it with the justice center facility significantly impacts the appearance and function of Indianola's downtown square. It is
currently a two-lane, one-way directional square with angled parking on both sides. The interior angled parking does not appear to meet any established dimensions and includes a mid-block pedestrian crossing with no areas for refuge on either side.
A series of meetings were held with City staff and local steering committees to discuss historic elements, current challenges, and the area's overall functionality. Bolton & Menk gathered
information and created a variety of viable concepts for the square.
The preferred alternative features two-way traffic, parallel parking on the square's business side, angled parking on the inside of the square, bump-outs with colored crosswalks for pedestrian safety, signage/wayfinding locations, and landscape improvements. There are also options to use outdoor space for dining, sales, and demonstrations. The plan developed provides an opportunity to create safe and sustainable streetscape enhancements Indianola residents and visitors can enjoy for years to come.

To facilitate the changing needs of the users, the culture, and the environment, Appalachian State

The park is rich with detailing and custom elements that include prominent entry monument signage,

The project redeveloped the site in two phases. The existing retail and office space was

The overarching goal for this plan is to serve as a comprehensive, usable document, to