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January 1, 2016

Speedway Trailhead Park

By: Jeremy Kranowitz

Drawing on the international ties that makes the Town of Speedway a distinctive place within Marion County, the community is highlighting their ties to other racing communities and Sister Cities Motegi, Japan and Varano de’ Melegari, Italy through this Main Street Trailhead located at 4904 W. 16th Street, 46224.


VISION FOR THE SPACE

The Speedway Trailhead committee envisioned a vibrant unique meeting space for bicycle and pedestrian trail users. The space will is a mix of native plants, shaded meeting area, and unique artwork that plays into the cross cultural connections that make Speedway such a unique place to live and work.


IMPORTANCE OF THE PROJECT

This project will work to accomplish many things:


THE DESIGN PROCESS

Through the design and engagement process, KIB and designer Landstory worked with the Speedway Trailhead committee and the Speedway community to explore different options for the design of this exciting trailhead.

Through a joint investment from KIB and the Arts Council of Indianapolis, artist Arlon Bayliss worked alongside community members to design and create a signature art piece.


WORK STATUS

The project was completed in October 2016, please stop by and see the outstanding park and art piece, night or day!

Connecting people to nature, creating vibrant places rooted in community and building lasting value by working together. Committed to creating vibrant places and communities, IPL Project GreenSpace is a grassroots effort that transforms vacant lots and underused spaces into natural, beautiful, and functional pocket parks and greenspaces for neighborhoods.


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Categories: AES Indiana Project Greenspace, Partners