Fishers Central Green

OWNERS

City of Fishers

Fishers Parks and Recreation Department

Fishers, IN

Context led site design for the new civic space south of City Hall. Working diligently with the City of Fishers the Context Design the space to build cohesion between the Central Green and the flanking Depot at Nickel Plate & Switch mixed-use developments.

The site design evolved with economic and community development criteria in mind. Permeable pavements, native plant materials, and LED lighting are among the green infrastructure elements incorporated. Shared below-grade detention in the central lawn panel further incentivized the adjacent mixed-use developments. Seating areas with USB charging receptacles, tree canopy-covered outdoor rooms, European-inspired flush plaza areas, an activated fountain in Liberty Plaza, and a common green friendly to all are just the beginnings of what makes this civic space beat in the heart of Fishers’ Municipal Complex.

Context Design Role: Redevelopment Plan, Master Plan, Conceptual design, Lead consultant, Landscape Architect, and Art coordination

OWNERS

City of Fishers

Fishers Parks and Recreation Department

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General Public Spaces & Streetscape Experience

This is an extraordinary time for civic spaces in America. Cities and towns across the nation are increasingly looking to public open space as the means to create a sense of place, provide stronger and more livable communities, drive economic development, improve public health, and enhance the natural environment. Many tools are being brought to bear to achieve this, including creative partnerships, innovative funding mechanisms, and a recommitment to developing great vision plans. Our team is ready to meet your goals to capitalize on thoughtful placemaking.

Selected Public Space and Streetscape Experience:

Ball Band Biergarten / Mishawaka, IN
Depot Street Park / Greenfield, IN
Eleven Park / Indianapolis, IN
CityWay Plaza / Indianapolis, IN
CityWay Streetscapes / Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis Cultural Trail / Indianapolis, IN
Ironworks Plaza at Robert C. Beutter Park / Mishawaka, IN
Palladium / Carmel, IN
Sheridan Plaza / Whiting, IN
Sophia Square Courtyard / Carmel, IN
The Yard / Fishers, IN

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