9B: Increase Design Quality
Support efforts to increase the design quality of buildings and public spaces which, in turn, distinguishes our community from others. Public policy and investment should encourage design that is site and neighborhood-specific and discourage placeless design that can be found in every community.
Value to the Community
The design of buildings, infrastructure, and spaces create or inhibit long-term value for communities. While design styles and tastes evolve, a deliberate and inclusive design process based on community desires is essential to creating unique places of lasting value that reflect and celebrate its people.Value to the Hospitality Industry
Design contributes significantly to a visitor's impression of a place, helping them cement lasting positive memories of Indy. The aesthetics of design also contributes to a community's brand and makes a community interesting, promoting destination appeal.Updates
- July 2024. Regional Center Design Guidelines Update. The City of Indianapolis kicked off an update to the design guidelines for the downtown area, marking the first time they were revisited since initially developed in 2008.
- May 2021. Infill Housing Guidelines update adopted.. An update to the City's Infill Housing Guidelines, which encourage well-designed and compatible new construction in traditional neighborhoods, was adopted by the Metropolitan Development Commission.
Key Partners
Confirmed Partners
- Partnerships Under Development
Recommended Partners
Priority + Progress
Monitoring priorities are the middle 60% or so of actions that TTI is keeping its eye on and supporting as needed.
TTI Role
The encourage role means TTI is offering encouragement to partners pursuing this action. This is the least-involved type of role and typically applicable when partners don't need much help.
