Table of Contents - The Madison County Council of Governments

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Supporting Local Business........................................................................................ b-5 

Why should I support local business.................................................................. b-5 

How do I buy locally grown food ......................................................................... b-6 

Community Amenities............................................................................................... b-7 

What are the park and recreation amenities in Madison County......................... b-7 

What are the art and entertainment amenities in Madison County...................... b-8 

What are the heritage and community festivals in Madison County..................... b-9 

Which organizations and programs are focused on community........................... b-10 

Where can I find more information and education about ‘being green’ ................ b-11 

at Anderson University................................................................................. b-11 

at Ball State Univeristy................................................................................. b-12 

at Ivy Tech Community College..................................................................... b-14 

at Public Libraries......................................................................................... b-15 

at Public Schools.......................................................................................... b-16 

What transportation options are available .......................................................... b-17 

Public Transportation................................................................................... b-17 

Carpool, Walking, Biking.............................................................................. b-18 

Hybrid, Electric & Low-Speed/Neighborhood Electric Vehicles........................ b-19 

Community Development........................................................................................... b-21 

How can my community grow in the most sustainable way................................. b-21 

What is ‘green’ development................................................................................ b-21 

What is smart growth development..................................................................... b-21 

What is cluster development............................................................................... b-24 

What is mixed-use development......................................................................... b-25 

What is brownfield development......................................................................... b-26 

What are the federal funding sources for brownfield redevelopment.................... b-28 

What is transit-oriented development (TOD)........................................................ b-29 

What is traditional neighborhood development (TND).......................................... b-30 

Why is farmland disappearing............................................................................ b-31 

What is sprawl................................................................................................... b-32 

What can I do to discrouage sprawl.................................................................... b-33 

How can I build a home in a rural area............................................................... b-34 

What is an urban growth boundary.................................................................... b-35 

What is Madison County doing to increase economic development...................... b-36 

What is a business incubator............................................................................. b-37 

What resources are available to businesses........................................................ b-37 

What is a ‘green business’.................................................................................. b-37 

What is an ordinances........................................................................................ b-38 

What do some ordinances contradict sustainable development........................... b-39 

Where can I find information about my local ordinances..................................... b-40 

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Community Development 

What are some examples of ordinances............................................................... b-41 

What is Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED)........................... b-42 

What does LEED measure.................................................................................. b-43 

What are other evaluation-based sustainability programs................................... b-44 

What is the role of community planning............................................................. b-46 

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SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESS 

Why should I support local business 

Buying goods, services and art from your community has always been 

important for generating tax money. That ideal is less prevalent but still 

important. Keeping money within your community allows you to reinvest 

in your community through your purchases, which may be helping out 

your neighbor’s business. For example, the contract to provide milk 

to Anderson Community Schools for the 2009-2010 school year was 

awarded to Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. Prairie Farms Dairy says “100 

percent of milk comes from 250-300 family farms here in Indiana” and 

affects about 400 families including plant workers and farmers. (“Prairie 

Farms’ school milk bid reflects challenges” The Herald Bulletin July 23, 

2009) 

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Many of the communities in Madison County have active downtowns 

or “Main Street” districts. These are great places to visit and buy local 

goods and services. Visiting downtowns and districts improve the vitality 

of the place. Anderson Indiana Main Street (AIMS) is working hard to 

improve Anderson’s downtown. They have been recognized by the state 

of Indiana as an active Indiana Main Street community. Continued 

support is vital in the success of this downtown and other downtowns and business districts in 

Madison County. 

In addition to traditional good and services, it is important to buy from local artisans. An artisan is 

someone recognized for quality work and knowledge in a specific craft including, but not limited to, 

pottery, textiles, jewelry making, photography, and food and beverage products. In 2008, Indiana 

Artisan Development Project (Indiana Artisan) was launched. Indiana Artisan is a “venture of 

the Indiana Office of Tourism Development, the Indiana Office of Community & Rural Affairs, the 

Indiana Arts Commission and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture.” (Indiana Office of 

Tourism and Development, www.in.gov/indianaartisan/) 

During the initial year, 85 artisans were selected to represent Indiana Artisan. One artisan resides 

in Madison County, Tia Agnew of New Day Meadery. This is a great opportunity for the artisans 

within Madison County to apply to be recognized as an Indiana Artisan. Benefits to artisans 

include access to entrepreneurial and technical support, internet representation via Indiana Artisan 

directory and help increasing revenue and market growth through trade shows, promotion events 

and other displays. 

In addition to downtowns, Main Street and business districts, festivals and fairs are a great place to 

support local artisans. Some festivals and fairs will have a substantial focus on a specific craft or 

trade. There are over fifteen events throughout the county that provide an opportunity for buying or 

selling art, craft or food products, produced by local artisans. This is an opportunity for artisans to 

make contact with their local community as well as consumers to support local artisans. 

Indiana Artisan Progam Purpose 

Raise awareness about the availability of locally-crafted products 

Establish a brand for Indiana-made goods 

Provide artisans, particularly those in rural areas, with access to entrepreneurial support 

including training and networking opportunities 

Support artisan trail and retail development 

Encourage visitation to Indiana 

Source: Indiana Office of Tourism and Development, www.in.gov/indianaartisan/ 

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How do I buy locally grown food 

Culture in terms of sustainability and environmental health of a community refer to elements of 

localization and sense of place. Relying on local sources for fresh food, goods and services is an 

integral part of a sustainable community. Programs like LEED, a certification program of the US 

Green Building Council (USGBC) recognizing Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, have 

a component of recognizing the use of local/regional resources versus comparable materials that 

must travel a long distance. Food, in particular, often travels an average of 1,500 miles from farm to 

mouth, leaving the selections at many grocery stores not so appealing, for both our taste buds and 

our communities. 

Farmers Markets 

Many communities already have various options 

for local consumption in terms of food, products 

and services. In Madison County, Indiana, there 

are some cases of success in buying and eating 

locally grown food. For example, there are two 

organized farmers markets, one in Anderson and 

one in Pendleton. These markets usually run 

seasonally from early summer to fall, on Saturday 

mornings. This is a great example of how local 

farmers are bringing their products directly to the 

residents of Madison County. In addition to these 

formal markets, there are numerous other farm 

stands throughout the rural community. By buying 

locally grown food, the community is sustaining 

itself by putting monetary resources back into its 

own businesses. In turn, these businesses are 

reducing costs associated with transportation and 

shipping. Reducing transportation and shipping 

costs also reduces the use of fossil fuel and other 

non-renewable resources, thus reducing carbon 

emissions and air pollution. 

Community Supported Agriculture 

(CSA) 

In addition to farmers markets and farm stands, 

community supported agriculture (CSA) has become 

a popular way for people to buy local, seasonal 

food directly from a farm. Community supported 

agriculture benefits both the consumer and the 

farmer. The farmer offers a certain number of 

shares to the public, each share providing a certain 

amount of food per share, usually available for pickup 

once a week. The farmer receives payment for 

the shares at the beginning of the season which 

helps with cash flow and production throughout 

the season. CSAs vary by farm but they offer a 

variety of fresh fruits and vegetable, farm-fresh 

eggs, fresh cut flowers and even meat per share. In 

Madison County, there are 2 CSAs. With such close 

proximity to farmland, there is an opportunity for 

more farmers to offer public shares to members of 

the community. CSAs also provide an opportunity 

for education. Often, CSA farms will also have a day 

when you can visit the farm in operation and meet 

the farmers. This offers the community a chance to 

make a connection with their provider and start to 

understand the process of food production. 

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FOR MORE INFORMATION 

The Original Farmers Market 

Parking Lot of UAW Local 662, 109 Bypass 

Anderon, Indiana, 765-649-2100 

Indiana Local Farmers Markets 

http://www.local-farmers-markets.com/ 

directory/Indiana 

Indiana Holistic Health 

http://www.indianaholistichealth.net/ 

farmersmarkets.htm 

Indiana Living Green (magazine) 

http://indianalivinggreen.com/ 

Community Supported 

Agriculture Farms 

Aspire Indiana Farm CSA 

Contact: Dave Robb 

1100 Broadway Anderson, IN 46012 

765-635-5711, www.yourmarketgarden.com 

Offers an 8-week Spring and 22-week 

Summer single and double shares. 

Mission Berry Farm and CSA 

Contact: Dave Anderson 

7388 N. 7590 W. Frankton, IN 46044 

765-620-2880, www.missionberryfarms.com 

Offers 16 week CSA with half or full shares 

with a wide range of produce. 

Taylor Family Farms 

4462 E. 200 N Anderson, IN 46012 

taylorfamilyfarms@gmail.com 

Thirty-five varieties of vegetables, herbs and 

watermelons grown without pesticides and 

herbicides.

COMMUNITY AMENITIES 

What are the park and recreation amenities in 

Madison County 

The connection between the members of the community and a physical place is an important 

cultural component. This connection hinges on the understanding of local history, heritage and 

landscape. Parks, arts and entertainment, heritage and community festivals, as well as, programs 

and organizations facilitate this connection. Parks and outdoor spaces are an integral tool available 

to teach history and current environmental systems. Mounds State Park, in Anderson, features 

historic landforms created by prehistoric Indians around the time of 160 BC. Guided tours by 

interpretive naturalists as well as interpretive trails teach the history of the park. A nature center 

in the park has numerous exhibits and items available to assist in learning about Mounds State 

Park. In addition, parks in Alexandria, Anderson, Chesterfield, Edgewood, Elwood, Frankton, 

Ingalls, Lapel, Markleville, Orestes, Pendleton and Summitville offer outdoor experiences unique to 

the individual community. 

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Park and Recreation Resources 

Alexandria Parks Department, www.alexandriaindiana.net/page49.html 

Anderson, Indiana Parks Department, www.cityofanderson.com/parks/ 

Chesterfield Parks & Camping, www.chesterfield.in.gov/parks_camping.htm 

Edgewood, Indiana Parks & Recreation, 

http://townofedgewoodin.us/page.aspname=parks_and_recreation 

Indiana Department of Natural Resources, www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2977.htm 

Lapel, www.lapelindiana.org/ 

Pendleton, Indiana Recreation, www.town.pendleton.in.us/recreation.cfm 

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www.hoosierpark.com/ 

www.andersonspeedway.com 

Hoosier Park & Anderson Speedway 

Another part of this connection is arts and entertainment. In Madison 

County, the biggest draw for entertainment is Hoosier Park Racing 

& Casino in Anderson, which is the location for Standardbred and 

Thoroughbred racing and slot machine gambling. Hoosier Park charts 

three million visitors annually. This is a major tourist attraction 

for the area providing substantial tax dollars to Anderson, Madison 

County, and the state of Indiana as well as Indiana’s horseracing 

industry. This facility has been part of the Madison County 

community since 1994 with legalization efforts going back to 1968. 

Hoosier Park continues to be a big tourist attraction. Additional 

racing attractions occur in Madison County including the Anderson 

Speedway, which touts “The world’s fastest high-banked quarter mile 

oval.” This facility operates all spring, summer and fall with many 

special and promotional events. With racing a tradition all throughout 

Indiana, this is one way for Madison County to reconnect to that 

heritage. 

www.andersonparamount.org/ 

Anderson Paramount Theatre Centre & Ball Room 

In addition to the racing tradition in Madison County, there is also 

an emphasis on music and the arts. The Paramount Theatre Centre 

& Ball Room was built in 1929. This theater is one of only a few left 

in the country. Architect John Eberson designed the interior with 

a “sky blue ceiling with twinkling stars and clouds.” (Anderson & 

Madison County Chamber of Commerce) The Centre hosts vintage 

movies, concerts, stage shows, large banquets, small conventions, 

business meetings, wedding receptions, and school proms. (Anderson 

& Madison County Chamber of Commerce) The Centre is also home 

to one of three remaining Page Theatre Organs. Concerts showcasing 

this organ as well as the Anderson Symphony Orchestra occur 

throughout the year. 

www.mainstagetheatre.org/ 

www.andersonart.org/ 

The Mainstage Theatre 

The Mainstage Theatre hosts The Madison County Dramatic Players, 

“an amateur theatrical group who produce three musicals and two 

plays at professional standards from June through August each year.” 

This group has over 500 members and all members of the community 

are invited to be part of the cast, crew or audience. 

The Anderson Center for the Arts 

The Anderson Center for the Arts, which is located in the former 

Anderson Public Library, is another valuable asset to the cultural 

fabric of the community. With permanent and temporary collections, 

dancing activities, art classes and much more, this center offers 

the community with a chance to experience different forms firsthand. 

Located downtown, the Center contributes to the vitality of the 

downtown. 

Choir & Ballet 

Opportunities for arts & entertainment for youth exist through the 

Anderson Area Children’s Choir & Youth Chorale and the Anderson 

Young Ballet Theatre. Both offer programs for those with professional 

aspirations as well as recreational or educational interests. The 

Anderson Young Ballet Theatre often performs at the Paramount 

http://aacc-aayc.org/home Theater. 

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What are the heritage and community festivals in 


In addition to on going events and attractions, short term events are a great way to reconnect with 

the heritage of a place and learn about the history of the community. In Madison County, there are 

numerous festivals and fairs throughout the year, with the majority occurring during the summer 

and fall months. 

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Andersontown Powwow & Indian Market 

Many events like the Andersontown Powwow & Indian Market focuses on the heritage of the original 

settlers of Anderson. This event is a “Native American Powwow and Tribal Celebration”. Here 

you can embrace the spirit of a Native American Powwow or shop for authentic handmade Native 

American art, paintings, jewelry, sculpture and cultural items in the Indian Market. Meet the artists 

to learn about contemporary Indian arts and culture. Also enjoy exhibition and intertribal dancing, 

performances, cultural demonstrations, storytelling, food and family fun held on the banks of the 

White River at Athletic Park in Anderson, Indiana near the original Delaware settlement of Chief 

Anderson.” (Andersontown Powwow & Indiana Market, http://www.andersontownpowwow.org/ 

index.html ) 

Madison County 4-H Fair 

The Madison County 4-H Fair is another festival with a major focus on the heritage of the 

community. The fair showcases work from youth in areas of animals, arts and other skills. The 4-H 

fair also has an area for businesses and organizations to set up booths to provide information or 

education on particular topics. Some organizations that use the fair as an outreach effort include 

the Madison County Council of Governments Air Quality Initiative, East Central Indiana Solid Waste 

District, Madison County Stormwater Management Plan, health providers and other businesses. 

Heritage and community festivals also create a great opportunity to make connections with other 

members of the community. 

Additional Festivals 

Through activities like these, communities can gain more meaning to community members. Other 

events with historical or heritage focus include the Fall Creek Heritage Festival in Pendleton and 

the Elwood Glass Festival in Elwood. The Fall Creek Heritage Festival occurs in Falls Park and 

showcases arts, crafts and food. The Elwood Glass Festival celebrates the community’s glass 

heritage. During this festival, tours of glass factories are available to the public. 

Anderson 

Andersontown Powwow & Indian Market 

AIMS Winterfest 

Christmas Craft & Hobby Show 

Cultural Festival 

Little 500 Car Show 

Alexandria 

Gaither Fall Festival 

Madison County 4-H Fair 

Small Town USA Festival 

Chesterfield 

Chesterfield Days Festival 

Elwood 

Elwood Chili Cook-off 

Elwood Glass Festival 

Frankton 

Frankton Heritage Days 

Lapel 

Lapel Village Fair 

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Annual Christmas in Pendleton Festival 

Fall Creek Heritage Festival 

Source: Indiana State Festivals Association, http://www.indianafestivals.org/index.php 


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Which organizations and programs are focused on 

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Madison County 4-H 

Programs and organizations also facilitate the connection 

between members of the community and the heritage 

of a place. Madison County 4-H is a program for youth 

to develop knowledge of the “Head, Heart, Hands and 

Health.” “The seed of the 4-H idea of practical and 

“hands-on” learning came from the desire to make public 

school education more connected to rural life. Today, 

the club offers much more. Kids can choose from about 

70 different categories for projects, ranging from cattle 

and corn to computer projects, photography, sports 

and shopping” (“The Changing Face of 4-H” The Herald 

Bulletin, July 21, 2006, Lindsay Whitehurst). This program connects youth to the environment as 

well as art by education, experimentation and hands-on projects. The Madison County 4-H Fair 

showcases the work of the youth throughout the year, allowing members of the community to see up 

close the works of many skilled youth. Introducing youth to their land or to an art or skill is a great 

way to build the foundation of becoming a skilled adult. 

(www.madisoncounty4hfair.com/index.html) 

Anderson Indiana Main Street (AIMS) 

Another local cultural effort is Anderson Indiana Main Street, an organization with a mission 

to “To stimulate, enhance and nurture an inviting atmosphere for civic, cultural, social and 

economic activities in downtown Anderson.” This organization works to enhance the community 

through downtown development and revitalization, providing not only a wide range of activities for 

community members to participate in, but also promoting community health and development. 

(Anderson Indiana Main Street, http://www.cityofanderson.com/aims/). 

East Central Indiana Solid Waste District (ECISW) 

In addition to cultural and entertainment efforts throughout the community, other initiatives 

are being taken to promote community health through environmental health and recycling. The 

East Central Indiana Solid Waste District’s objective is “to provide you with the most up-to-date 

information on waste reduction, recycling, and composting in East Central Indiana.” ECISW 

provides detailed information on how, why and where to recycle. There is information on how to 

deal with specific waste such as typical recyclables (plastics, paper, newspaper and magazines, 

cardboard, glass, cans), auto care items, household items and metals. 

(www.eciswd.org/) 

Recycling is accessible to all of Madison County in various forms. The services vary from community 

to community but many of the primary waste haulers and street departments offer curbside 

recycling for household recycling as well as yard waste. For specifics, it is best to contact your 

provider for the most current, up to date information regarding services. In addition to curbside 

recycling, there are also drop-off locations: 

• Madison County Recycling Center at 2031 Mounds Road, Anderson, 765-641-7978 

• Anderson Yard & Garden Recycling Center at 2000 W. 8th Street, Anderson, 765-648-6399 

(Not limited to Anderson residents) 

For more specific information on recycling, refer to page ## in the Environment Chapter. 


Where can I find more information and education 

about ‘being green’ at Anderson University 

Degrees 

• Biology 

• Ecology/Environmental 

• Business 

Student Organizations 

“Anderson University’s Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) is an international non-profit organization 

that works with leaders in business and higher education to mobilize university students to make a 

difference in their communities while developing the skills to become socially responsible business 

leaders.” 

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Accomplishments 

• Working with the City of Anderson to develop the Office of Environmental Sustainability. 

• Developing initiative Print Less Anderson 

• “Green Seal of Approval” program for environmentally conscious businesses in the area. 

• Staff devoted to Community Impact, Global Impact, Environmental Impact and Sustainability 

Source: Anderson University, www.anderson.edu 

Sustainability Efforts 

90.5 TONS OF RECYCLING MATERIALS were saved from 

going to landfills during 2008-2009 school year. 

Building captains help facilitate recycling operations in 

their respective buildings. 

AU’s dining services are provided by Creative Dining Services and 

they support a sustainability program called Grow; using local, 

organic produce supplied by Taylor Family Farms. 

PURIFIED WATER is available in Raven’s Haven to reduce amount of 

bottled water sales and waste. 

Campus Bookstore provided students with reusable bags. 

95 percent of disposables at all dining locations are sustainable 

biodegradables. 


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about ‘being green’ at Ball State University 

Degrees 

Architecture 

Biology 

Aquatic Biology & Fisheries 

Botany (Wildlife Biology, Field Botany) 

Wildlife 

Clustered Minors in Environmentally 

Sustainable Practices 

Environmental Context for Business 

Environmental Contexts in Health Care 

Environmental Policy 

Sustainable Land Systems 

Technology & The Environment 

Environmental Design 

Geography 

Geographic Information Processing & 

Mapping 

Comprehensive Geography 

Geology 

Earth Science 

Historic Preservation 

Landscape Architecture 

Natural Resources & Environmental Management 

Environmental Management 

Land Management 

Natural Resources Studies 

Urban Design 

Urban & Regional Planning 

Research 

Center for Energy Research/Education/Service (CERES) “is an interdisciplinary academic support 

unit focused on issues related to energy and resource use, alternatives and conservation. As 

described below, the Center’s mission is to serve the campus, local, state and regional communities” 

(www.bsu.edu/ceres) 

Professional Development 

• Green Ambassador Certificate Program 

• Five-part lunchtime program to help you, 

your business or your community become a 

leader in sustainability. 

• Designed for corporate “green team” 

members, small business and nonprofit 

organization employees, community and 

neighborhood leaders, and anyone interested 

in incorporating sustainable practices into the 

home or business. 

Source: Ball State University, http://cms.bsu.edu/Academics/CentersandInstitutes/ 

IndianapolisCenter/ProfessionalDevelopment/GreenAmbassadorCertificateProgram.aspx and 

www.bsu.edu 



Council on the Environment (established in 1991) longest 

standing green committee within Indiana’s higher 

education community 

Recognized by U.S. Senator Richard Lugar in 2007 with the Energy 

Patriot Award 

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Greening of the Campus Conference Series 

Commitment to requiring new campus construction to meet 

Leadership in Energy and Environmental 

Design (LEED) certification 

Ranked as one of the nation’s top 75 green universities in 

Kiwi Magazine’s 2008 “Green College Report” 

Earned National Wildlife Federation (NWF) 

honors for inclusion in “Campus Environment 2008: A National 

Report Card on Sustainability in Higher Education,” since 1992 

19 hybrid vehicles, one electric car, six hybrid-electric buses, 67 

vehicles that run on E85, and 31 that run on biodiesel 

Recycling program diverts 20 percent of 

waste (paper, cardboard, newspaper, pop cans, glass and some 

plastics) each year from landfills 

Uses native plants (30,000 different kinds) to 

decrease mowed grass, improve water filtration, wildlife habitats, and 

reducing learning laboratory operating costs. 

Future psslans include plantings along Cardinal Creek and the installation 

of bio-swales at the North Residence Hall 

Student-created computer game Navigating Nature, a game that 

explores Indiana’s native ecosystems. 

Source: Ball State University, http://cms.bsu.edu/About/Geothermal/GreenCampus/OurSuccesses. 

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about ‘being green’ at Ivy Tech Community 

College 

Degrees 

Associate of Applied Science in Sustainable Energy 

Construction Technology, Landscape Technology Concentration 

Pre-Engineering 

Professional Development 

Certified Compliance Inspector of Stormwater (CCIS) 

www.ivytech.edu/actnow/green-sustainability/ccis.html 

Certified Preparer of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (CPSWPPP) 

www.ivytech.edu/actnow/green-sustainability/cpswppp-cert.html 

Stormwater Subcontractor Short Course 

www.ivytech.edu/actnow/green-sustainability/stormwater-subcontractor.html 

Workforce and Economic Development (WED) 

• Eco-Friendly Landscaping 

• Increasing Your Home’s Energy Efficiency 

• The Recycle Center 

• Eating Healthy on a Budget 

• Getting your Kids to Eat Healthy 

www.ivytech.edu/actnow/index.html 

Source: Ivy Tech Community College, www.ivytech.edu/about/campuses/east-central.html, Linda 

Alexander 765-643-7133 ext. 2332 and Coco Brooks 765-643-7133 ext. 2307 

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Paper and newspaper recycling available 

Uses refurbished toner cartridges 

Bookstore recycles cardboard 

Source: Ivy Tech Community College 



about ‘being green’ at Public Libraries 

Anderson Public Library 

Main Branch, 

111 E. 12th Street, Anderson, Indiana 46016, 765-641-2456 

Lapel Branch, 

610 Main Street, Lapel, Indiana 46051, 765-641-2440 

www.and.lib.in.us/ 

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Courses available through partnership with Indiana 

Cooperative Library Services Authority 

• Business Administration, Going Green at the Workplace 

• Purchasing Green 

Source: Anderson Public Library, www.ed2go.com/a-apl/, 

877-221-5151 

Alexandria-Monroe Public Library 

117 East Church Street, Alexandria, Indiana 

46001, 765-724-2196, Shawn Heaton 

www.alex.lib.in.us/ 


• The library recycles paper, plastic and 

cardboard that volunteers take away. 

• Green Topics to be part of programming in 

2010 

North Madison County Public Library System 

Elwood Public Library 

1600 Main Street, Elwood, Indiana 46036, 765-552-5001, Jamie Scott 

• Looking to incorporate green topics in the future educational sessions, workshops and events. 

Frankton Community Library 

102 S. Church Street, Frankton, Indiana 46044, 765-754-7116, Barb McAdams 

Ralph E. Hazelbaker Library 

1013 West Church Street, Summitville, Indiana 46070, 765-536-2335, Beth Mehling 

• Green topics are offered occasionally, recycling, gardening, etc. 

• Big interest from library constituents but lacking in presenters to facilitate courses. Would 

schedule and provide good audience if they had presenters. 

Source: North Madison County Public Library System, www.elwood.lib.in.us/ 


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about ‘being green’ at Public Schools 

Alexandria Community School Corporation, 202 E Washington Street, Alexandria, IN 46001, 

765.724.4496 (3 schools) (Contact about green education and activities) 

Anderson Community School Corporation, 101 W 29th Street, Anderson, IN 46016, 765.641.2028 

(13 schools) (Contact about green education and activities) 

Anderson Preparatory Academy, (public charter school) 3205 W 25th Street, Anderson, IN 46011, 

765.649.8472 (1 school) (Contact about green education and activities) 

Elwood Community School Corporation, 1306 N Anderson Street, Elwood, IN 46036, 765.552.9861 

(4 schools) (Contact about green education and activities) 

Frankton-Lapel Community Schools, 7916 W 300 N Anderson, IN 46011, 765.734.1261 (5 schools) 

Lapel Middle School, Lapel, Indiana participated in National Green Week 2009 (a program of Green 

Education Foundation). Contact at school is Principal, William Chase, 765-534-3136, wchase@flcs. 

k12.in.us 

South Madison Community School Corporation, 203 S Heritage Way, Pendleton, IN 46064, 

765.778.2152 (5 schools) (Contact about green education and activities) 


What transportation choices are available 

Public Transportation 

The City of Anderson Transportation System (CATS) 

As a City department, CATS falls under the jurisdiction of 

the Board of Public Works. The Board selects the general 

manager of CATS with the concurrence of the mayor. The 

Board is responsible for the following: overseeing the dayto-day 

operations of the department, adopting transit 

goals and policy objectives, specifying CATS’ management 

structure, approving fare and service modifications and bids 

for capital purchases, settling major issues or disputes, 

and recommending operating and capital budgets to the 

City Council. The City Council reviews and approves 

CATS’ departmental budget on an annual basis. CATS’ 

management is responsible for implementing the daily 

operations of the transit system. This includes: promoting the service through a marketing 

program, hiring and firing of employees, assigning buses and drivers to routes, purchasing 

materials and supplies, maintaining equipment and facilities, implementing service improvements, 

managing the system’s finances, and monitoring the total operation. 

Fares 

Fixed Route (one way) ..........................$ 1.00 

VIP (elderly & handicapped) ................ $ 0.50 

Passcard (unlimited monthly pass).... $ 24.00 

(Monthly passcards are only valid for fixed-route 

service) 

Transfers (fixed route only) .................... Free 

Nifty Lift (one way) .............................. $ 2.00 

Regular Hours of Operation 

Monday - Friday: 6:00 am - 6:30 pm 

Saturday: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm 

* No service is offered on Sundays or the 

following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial 

Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, 

Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New 

Year’s Eve. 

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For general information and fares: www.cityofanderson.com/cats/fares.aspx 

For detailed route information: www.cityofanderson.com/cats/documents/2008catsroutes.pdf 

TRAM/The New Interurban 

TRAM is a door-to-door transportation system located in Madison County, Indiana. TRAM hours 

are 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The service can be used by anyone who is a legal 

resident of Madison County. Some TRAM vehicles are lift equipped to aid mobility-impaired riders. 

TRAM can be used for almost any purpose, as long as it is both safe and legal. TRAM trips are 

restricted to Madison County, and either the origin or destination of the trip must be outside the 

urbanized area of Anderson. Some suggested uses include doctors appointments, shopping, group 

trips, work, school, and picnics. 

What Does The Service Cost 

Riders 59 and younger: $3.00 for each one-way trip or $25.00 for a monthly pass for unlimited 

trips in Madison County. 

Rider 60 and older: $2.50 for each one-way trip or $20.00 for a monthly pass for unlimited trips in 

Madison County. 

How Do I Schedule A Trip 

When you know where you want to go, call (888) 589-1121. A dispatcher will answer and assist 

you in scheduling the trip Monday through Friday 7:00 am and 6:00 pm. If you have special 

needs, please inform the dispatcher at the time of scheduling. If you need to cancel a trip, please 

call well in advance to help us avoid costly delays. Purchase your ticket from the driver when you 

are picked up. 

For more information: www.mccog.net/TRAM.html 


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Carpool 

Central Indiana Commuter Services (CICS) 

Funded by the Central Indiana Regional Transportation 

Authority (CIRTA), Central Indiana Commuter Services 

works to promote alternative forms of transportation 

such as public transit, carpool, biking, walking and 

vanpool. They offer resources needed to get started 

using some of these travel modes such as carpool, 

biking and walking registration, emergency rides home, 

and information on existing transportation systems. 

(www.327ride.net) 

Walking & Biking 

Heartland Bikeways of Madison County 

The mission of The Heartland Bikeways is to increase opportunities 

for bicycling as a means of transportation, commuting, sport, travel, 

recreation, and health. This series of on-road bicycle facilities in Madison 

County provides alternative ways to travel through the communities. 

Offering trails and roads that can be used both for transportation and 

recreation, Heartland Bikeways provide signage on the roads as well as 

maps available to download on the website, www.heartlandbikeways.net. 

Heartland Bikeways 

Artesian Rest Bikeway 

15.56 miles 

Links to Lenape Bikeway & 

Delaware County 

Old Oak Tree Bikeway 

20.81 miles 

Links to Summit Circle & Gas 

Well Track bikeways 

Fall Creek Trace Bikeway 

31.17 miles 

Links to Turnpike Triangle 

Bikeway 

Summit Circle Bikeway 

21.39 miles 

Links to Oak Tree Trail & Gas 

Welll Track bikeways 

Gas Well Track Bikeway 

20.66 miles 

Links to Oak Tree Trail & Summit 

Circle bikeways 

Turnpike Triangle Bikeway 

15.23 miles 

Links to Fall Creek Trace & 

White River Road bikeways 

Lenape Bikeway 

18.93 miles 

Links to Artesian & White River 

Road bikeways 

White River Road Bikeway 

21.69 miles 

Links to Lenape & Turnpike 

Triangle bikeways 



Hybrid, Electric & Low-Speed/Neighborhood Electric Vehicles 

Hybrid Vehicles 

A hybrid car is an automobile that has two or 

more major sources of propulsion power. Most 

hybrid cars currently marketed to consumers have 

both conventional gasoline and electric motors, 

with the ability to power the vehicle by either one 

independently or in tandem. These vehicles are 

appropriately termed gas-electric hybrids. Other 

power sources may include hydrogen, propane, 

CNG, and solar energy. The technology used 

depends on the goals set for the vehicle, whether 

they be fuel efficiency, power, driving range, or 

reduced greenhouse gas emissions. 

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“What is a Hybrid Vehicle” - what-is-what.com, 

http://what-is-what.com/what_is/hybrid_vehicle. 

html 

Electric Vehicle 

Electric vehicles (EVs) are propelled by an electric 

motor (or motors) powered by rechargeable battery 

packs. Electric motors have several advantages 

over internal combustion engines (ICEs): 

• Energy efficient. Electric motors convert 75% 

of the chemical energy from the batteries to 

power the wheels—internal combustion engines 

(ICEs) only convert 20% of the energy stored in 

gasoline. 

• Environmentally friendly. EVs emit no tailpipe 

pollutants, although the power plant producing 

the electricity may emit them. Electricity from 

nuclear-, hydro-, solar-, or wind-powered 

plants causes no air pollutants. 

• Performance benefits. Electric motors 

provide quiet, smooth operation and stronger 

acceleration and require less maintenance than 

ICEs. 

• Reduce energy dependence. Electricity is a 

domestic energy source. 

Source: http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/evtech. 

shtml 

NEVs and LSVs 

Neighborhood Electric Vehicles or NEV is a vehicle 

that is capable of traveling at a maximum speed 

of 25 mph. They come with safety features like 

headlights, turn signals and seat belts. They may 

also be referred to as Low Speed Vehicles or LSVs. 

Some states, such as Washington and Montana 

have also passed Medium Speed Vehicle legislation 

allowing some NEVs to be modified for speeds of 

35mph and allow them to run on roads with a 

posted speed limit of 45 mph or less 

Source: http://www.evfinder.com/NEVs.htm 


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Low-Speed & Electric Alternatives Plan (LEAP Plan) 

The City of Anderson LEAP PLAN 

The City of Anderson’s Low-speed and Electric 

Alternatives Plan (LEAP) is a guiding document that 

provides the framework for identifying, organizing, 

and developing infrastructure improvements to 

accommodate alternative 

transportation options. Alternative options include, but 

are not limited to, neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs) 

low-speed vehicles (LSVs), modified golf carts (MGCs), 

electric 

motor scooters, and bicycles. Simply put, the focus of 

this plan is to prepare for modes of transportation other 

than that of the automobile. And while electric charging 

stations are an important aspect of this plan, full-sized 

electric 

vehicles will not be considered a form of alternative 

transportation. The reasoning is that electric vehicles 

(EVs) can utilize existing infrastructure native to 

combustion-engine automobiles. Therefore, it will 

not be necessary to improve traffic lanes in order to 

accommodate electric vehicles. Rather, the focus will 

low-speed & electric alternatives plan 

be on infrastructure planning and improvements that 

will accommodate the alternative options listed above, 

specifically Neighborhood Electric Vehicles, Low Speed Vehicles, and Modified Golf Carts (defined 

in the City of Anderson’s Ordinance. This will provide a balanced transportation system and allow 

residents to safely navigate the City without the need of an automobile. 

Source: Madison County Council of Governments, City of Anderson 


COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 

How can my community grow in the most 

sustainable way 

The conventional way of building communities, is not sustainable. Conventional developments use 

large tracts of undeveloped land and are typically located far away from work centers, shopping 

centers and recreation facilities. These development methods also use large amounts of land that 

is paved for utilities and extensive road networks, as the automobile is typically the only form of 

transportation. This approach is costly to the municipality in the long run; some costs are covered 

by developers, but not all of them. 

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Instead, a more effective way to develop neighborhoods is by using the principles of mixeduse 

development, smart growth, traditional neighborhood design (TND), cluster development, 

redevelopment/infill, green infrastructure, new urbanism and conservation design. All provide 

residents the comforts of life while limiting environmental impacts, increases economic vitality and 

increasing socialability. The integrated framework of land uses and pedestrian, bicycle and transit 

networks, integrated and supporting one another, allows the residents the opportunity to shop 

locally, work locally and play locally. With this investment in development and planning, a true 

feeling of nieghborhood and community can be acheived. 

What is ‘green’ development 

Green development is an approach to neighborhood and community 

development that focuses on sustainability and a taking a holistic 

view of the different systems and interactions within a community 

and how these elements work together. Land-use, site planning, 

and building design all must be considered in a sustainable and 

environmentally sound manner. 

This type of development is meant to combat the harmful effects 

of urban sprawl and out of control, unplanned development 

(for more information about urban sprawl, check out the other 

topics discussed in this Community Development section). This 

concept can be used at a variety of different scales, be it a single 

family home or an entire master-planned community. Sustainable 

decisions must be made at all levels of the process, including site 

selection, building design, orientation of homes, and inclusion of 

community amenities. Not only do these communities aim to have a 

positive and minimal impact on the environment, but they also seek 

to create places and neighborhoods where people want to be, spend 

time with friends and neighbors and feel at home and comfortable. 

Smart Growth Network 


Smart Communities Network, www.smartcommunities.ncat.org/greendev/gdintro.shtml 

Smart Growth Online, www.smartgrowth.org/about/default.asp 

Environmental Protection Agency - Smart Growth Awards, www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/awards/ 

sg_awards_publication_2010.htm#built_projects 

Environmental Protection Agency - Smart Growth, www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/index.htm 


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What is smart growth development 

Smart growth development “invests time, attention, and resources in restoring community and 

vitality to center cities and older suburbs. New smart growth is more town-centered, is transit and 

pedestrian oriented, and has a greater mix of housing, commercial and retail uses. It also preserves 

open space and many other environmental amenities.” Smart Growth Online, www.smartgrowth. 

org/about/default.asp 

Smart Growth Priciples 

Create a range of housing opportunities and choices 

Create walkable neighborhoods 

Encourage community and stakeholder collaboration 

Foster distinctive, attractive communities with a strong sense of 

place 

Make development decisions predictable, fair & cost 

effective 

Mix land uses 

Preserve open space, farmland, natural beauty 

and critical environmental areas 

Provide a variety of transportation choices 

Strengthen and direct development towards existing 

communities 

Take advantage of compact building design 

Source:Smart Growth Online, www.smartgrowth.org/about/default.asp 

EPA’s 2010 National Award for Smart Growth Achievement (by category) 

Overall Excellence Award: Smart.Growth@NYC: Policies and Programs for Improving Livability in 

New York City (New York, New York) 

Smart Growth & Green Building Award: Miller’s Court (Baltimore, Maryland) 

Programs, Policies & Regulations Award: Making the Greatest Place: Metro’s Strategic 

Implementation of the 2040 Growth Concept (Portland, Oregon) 

Rural Smart Growth Award: Gateway 1 Corridor Action Plan (Maine) 

Civic Plaza: Mint Plaza (San Francisco, California) 

Source: Environmental Protection Agency, www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/awards/sg_awards_ 

publication_2010.htm#built_projects 


2005 Winner, Built Projects - City of Lakewood, Colorado for Belmar 

“When completed in 2007, the Belmar neighborhood 

helped give Lakewood residents more transportation 

options by creating a walkable downtown with 

1,000,000 million square feet of shops and restaurants 

as well as 1,300 new homes. Encouraging walking and 

bicycling helps reduce air pollution and greenhouse 

gas emissions. Lakewood is currently constructing 

seven rail stations in its “Transit Mixed-Use District” to 

provide additional transit options to residents and to 

promote transit-oriented development.” 

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For more information: City of Lakewood, Community 

Planning & Development Department, 303-987-7530 


publication_2005.htm#built_projects 

2005 Winner, Small Communities - Gilbert & Bennett Wire Mill 

Redevelopment, Redding, Connecticut 

“Cleaning up and redeveloping a brownfield site 

can be daunting for small communities. The Town 

of Redding overcame this challenge by working 

with a developer with brownfield experience to 

manage the cleanup and redevelopment of a closed 

industrial site into a healthy, convenient and 

attractive neighborhood. When the neighborhood 

is complete, the Town of Redding expects that it 

will create over 1,700 permanent jobs and provide 

the town with $4.7 million in new, annual property 

tax revenues.” 

For more information: Town of Redding, 203-938-2002 


publication_2005.htm#small_communities 

2009 Winner, Overall Excellence in Smart Growth—Lancaster County, 

Pennsylvania for Envision Lancaster County Comprehensive Plan & 

Implementation 

“Lancaster County developed a comprehensive, countywide plan 

to manage growth and maintain the county’s distinctive sense 

of place over the next 25 years. Under this plan, more than 62 

projects have been completed that will improve quality of life in 

the county and, ultimately, reduce pressure to develop on the 

area’s rural lands. The Harvest Breakfast draws crowds to Central 

Market, the oldest publicly owned, continuously operated 

market in the country. Built in 1889 at Penn Square in the heart 

of Lancaster City, Central Market is listed in the National Register 

of Historic Places.” 

For more information: Lancaster County Planning Commission, 

717-299-8333 

Source: Environmental Protection Agency, http://www.epa.gov/ 

smartgrowth/awards/sg_awards_publication_2009.htm 


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What is cluster development 

The principle of cluster development incorporates 

grouping new homes onto part of a development 

parcel so that the remaining land can be preserved 

as open space. This approach can save a significant 

portion of the land and provide an attractive living 

environment for homeowners. The success of this 

approach depends on the effectiveness of zoning 

regulations and the expertise of the development’s 

designer. 

In general, the only open space within current 

subdivision communities has been the yards 

between adjoining privately owned housing lots. 

The most common name for this new development 

approach is cluster development, but conservation 

design and a number of regional terms are applied 

to the same concept. Regardless of its name, the 

main objective of cluster development is to allow 

residential, or even commercial, development while Winnebago County, Illinois 

still protecting the area’s environmental features, 

allowing for more open space, and protecting farmland and the character of rural communities. 

Cluster developments usually site homes on smaller lots and there is less emphasis on minimum 

lot size. The same number of homes is clustered on a smaller portion of the total available land. 

The remaining land, which would have been allocated to individual home sites, is now converted 

into protected open space and shared by the residents of the subdivision and possibly the entire 

community. One principle of conservation design is that environmentally sensitive areas must 

first be identified and designated as non-buildable. The open space can also be used for more 

active recreational facilities, native habitat for wildlife or plantings, agricultural production, or 

other allowable purposes. A homeowners’ association is usually responsible for protecting and 

maintaining this open space. 

Cluster Development can create a sense of openness while benefiting the environment by providing 

habitat for wildlife. These designs usually reduce the cost of the site development and increase the 

market price of individual plots. The Center for Watershed protection has estimated that clustering 

development could save up to 60% in road and infrastructure costs compared to conventional 

approaches to development. Developers will benefit from these cost savings in the short-term, 

and municipalities will benefit over the long-term once they assume maintenance of the new 

infrastructure. 

Maintaining the local rural character is a high priority in this development. Unfortunately, this 

type of development is still a mystery to some, so an education effort may be necessary to help plan 

commissions and the like understand the advantages of such a design. Developers often cite local 

regulations as the primary reason more innovative designs are not used. Also, during the planning 

phases, lot and home layout may take extra work to ensure that while homes are located closer 

together, they still take advantage of the open-space goals of the design. 

The management of wastewater must be carefully designed for these smaller lots. Cluster 

developments usually have less impervious surface cover and provide more open space for water 

infiltration. These two factors combined can help reduce the amount of stormwater runoff, leaving 

the property and thus decrease the chances that the new development will cause flooding problems. 

Natural areas, such as wetlands or native plantings, which are part of the cluster development’s 

open space, can help manage stormwater by reducing the volume of runoff and cleaning the storm 

water during the infiltration process. 

Source: University of Illinois Extension, Local Community Resources, http://urbanext.illinois.edu/ 

lcr/cluster.cfm 


What is mixed-use development 

Mixed-use development is the practice of blending 

land uses, which can allow for zoning ordinances 

to include several different land uses, such as 

residential, commercial, industrial or institutional 

land uses, within one area. The benefits of mixeduse 

development include: 

• Allows for greater housing variety and density 

• Reduces distances between housing, 

workplaces, retail businesses, and other 

destinations 

• Encourages more compact development 

• Strengthens neighborhood character 

• Promotes pedestrian and bicycle friendly 

environments 

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American Planning Association, Planning & 

Community Health Research Center, 

www.planning.org/nationalcenters/health/ 

mixedusedevelopment.htm 

Downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. 

http://livingurbanism.wordpress.com/ 

“The most successful downtowns, waterfronts, town centers and commercial hubs present a rich 

array of places where the life of the community plays out. What these communities have in common 

is a network of streets, paths, parks and squares that hold the neighborhood together and provide 

the stage on which public lives are played. The ground floors enjoy a tight, symbiotic relationship 

with the public spaces, forming a seamless transition between indoors and out.” Project for Public 

Spaces, www.pps.org 

Mixed use developments can occur on many scales from a few buildings to multiple applications 

throughout a community. One example on a small scale is the development of live-work buildings 

in Fall Creek Place in Indianapolis, Indiana. These buildings are situated on the corners, near other 

commercial buildings and within a residential neighborhood. The first floor is used for business, 

the upper floors are residences, many of which are occupied by the business owners of first floor 

business. 

Portland, Oregon, Portland Ground, 

www.portlandground.com 

Downtown Bloomington, Indiana. Thompson Thrift 

Properties, www.thompsonthrrift.com 


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What is brownfield redevelopment 

Brownfield redevelopment is the cleaning up, reinvesting in and redeveloping brownfield sites, 

shifting development pressures away from undeveloped land and improving and protecting the 

environment. Brownfield redevelopment returns non-productive, vacant real estate assets to 

productive use. 

A brownfield site is a real property. The expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may 

be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or 

contaminant. The term brownfield is used in contrast to the term greenfield, which refers to 

previously undeveloped land. 

Case Study: Vacant Gas Stations Transformed into Vibrant Live-Work Residences 

An example of brownfield redevelopment is the transformation from vacant gas stations to vibrant 

live-work residences in the Fall Creek neighborhood in Indianapolis, Indiana. The former use of 

the property as a gas station indicated a need for environmental investigation and remediation of 

any contamination and underground storage tanks (USTs) prior to redevelopment. 

The Indiana Brownfields Program provided technical oversight for the U.S. EPA and partnered with 

the Indianapolis Brownfield Redevelopment Program to administer and implement the EPA grantfunded 

portion of the project. 

Funding for this project was provided by a variety of sources including federal, state and private 

entities. 

• USTFields Grant from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) provided funding for 

assessment and remediation of the petroleum site 

• Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant 

(CDBG) entitlement grant funds funded additional environmental work. 

• Mansur (the developer) funded additional environmental work. 

A total of seven USTs, 1900 gallons of liquid petroleum, and 101 tons of contaminated soil were 

removed from the sites. After environmental activities were completed, the city requested and 

received Site Status Letters from the Indiana Brownfields Program. These letters compared the 

environmental conditions at the sites to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management’s 

closure levels and enabled the developer to acquire the properties for the development. 

This redevelopment is a prime example of how the hard work of local officials and the leveraging of 

federal, state, local and private funds can help transform a neighborhood. 

Source: Indiana Finance Authority, Indiana Brownfields Program- Success Stories, 

www.in.gov/ifa/brownfields/files/Former_Gas_Stations_Transformed_into_Vibrant_Live.pdf 

before 

after 


Key Benefits of Brownfield Redevelopment 

Rejuvenates neighborhoods 

Increases tax base 

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Mitigates threats to human health 

Mitigates threats to environmental health 

Transforms eyesores such as old, abandoned gas stations or 

sprawling, dillapidated factories 

Provides opportunity for amenities such as productive 

commercial & industrial facilities, vibrant recreation spaces & 

residential uses 

Step 1 

How to get started 

Compile a list of known sites. Include location, owner, and potential 

contamination. Enlist help from stakeholders (see Step 3). Prioritize sites and 

incorporate information into other planning efforts, especially comprehensive plan(s). 

Step 2 

Identify end use for a particular site. 

Step 3 

Encourage stakeholder participation. Include elected officials, health 

and housing departments, planning and redevelopment commissions, local businesses 

(attorneys, lenders, consultants, realtors, developers), chamber of commerce, 

neighborhood associations, schools, universities and state agencies, and community 

volunteers. 

Step 4 

Investigate assistance programs. Programs like USTField Grant Program 

(U.S. EPA), Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community 

Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement grant funds, and public-private 

partnerships and private funding. 

Step 5 

Conduct Phase I Environmental Site Assessment. Evaluate existing 

environmental problems from past operations and potential environmental problems 

from current or proposed operations. 

Step 6 

Conduct Phase II Environmental Site Assessment. Investigate specifics of 

contaminants and collect samples. 

Step 7 

Step 8 

Clean-up planning and implementation. 

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What are the federal funding sources for 

brownfield redevelopment 

Assessment Grants 

Assessment grants provide funding for a grant recipient to inventory, characterize, assess, and 

conduct planning and community involvement related to brownfield sites. 

http://epa.gov/brownfields/assessment_grants.htm 

Revolving Loan Fund Grants 

The purpose of Revolving Loan Fund Grants is to enable states, political subdivisions, and Indian 

tribes to get low interest loans for the funding of cleanup activities at brownfields properties. 

http://epa.gov/brownfields/rlflst.htm 

Cleanup Grants 

Cleanup grants provide funding for a grant recipient to carry out cleanup activities at brownfield 

sites. 

http://epa.gov/brownfields/cleanup_grants.htm 

Job Training Grants 

Job Training Grants are designed to train residents in communities impacted by brownfields. 

These skills can then be used for future employment in the environmental field, including cleanups 

employing an alternative or innovative technology. 

http://epa.gov/brownfields/job.htm 

Training, Research, and Technical Assistance Grants 

Training, Research and Technical Assistance Grants provide funding to eligible organizations to 

provide training, research and technical assistance to facilitate brownfields revitalization. 

http://epa.gov/brownfields/trta_k6/index.htm 

Targeted Brownfields Assessments 

The Targeted Brownfields Assessment (TBA) program is designed to help states, tribes, and 

municipalities–especially those without EPA Brownfields Assessment Pilots/Grants–minimize the 

uncertainties of contamination often associated with brownfields. 

http://epa.gov/brownfields/grant_info/tba.htm 


Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), www.in.gov/idem/4177.htm 

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), www.epa.gov/brownfields/ 

U.S. Department of Commerce-Economic Development Administration, www.eda.gov/Research/ 

Brownfields.xml 


What is transit-oriented development (TOD) 

“Transit-oriented development, or TOD, is an 

approach to development that focuses land 

uses around a transit station or within a transit 

corridor. 

TODs may incorporate transit stations into a 

development, such as at Copley Place in Boston 

and the Marriott Hotel in Kendall Square, 

Cambridge, or focus on building reuse and infill, 

such as in Somerville’s Davis Square, Alewife 

Station in Cambridge or downtown Brockton. 

In more suburban areas, TOD often takes the 

form of new development clustered around a 

station on underutilized or vacant sites. TODs 

use landscaping, street furniture, street lighting, 

and other urban design features that encourage 

pedestrian activity to integrate the station area 

into the surrounding community. An essential ingredient of any successful TOD, whether in a large 

urban center or smaller New England village is connectivity between street networks and adjoining 

uses, which can be achieved through landscape design, sidewalks and pathways, signage, building 

façade treatments, parking strategies, and a variety of land uses. 

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Historically, bus transit stops have not generated TODs because bus routes and stops can be 

relocated at any time. The trend toward public investment in busways with a dedicated right-of-way 

and large bus transit centers may make bus transit stations more attractive for transit oriented 

development.” 

Source: Smart Growth/Smart Energy Toolkit, www.mass.gov/envir/smart_growth_toolkit/pages/ 

mod-tod.html 

TOD Characteristics 

A mix of uses 

Moderate to high density 

Pedestrian orientation/connectivity 

Transportation choices 

Reduced parking 

High quality design 

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What is traditional neighborhood development 

(TND) 

“As many neighborhoods have developed out of 

urban sprawl, creating low-density, car-oriented, 

suburbs that aren’t able to meet the needs of the 

residents or promote community sustainability, a 

new, more planned method is necessary for future 

growth. Traditional neighborhood development 

provides a method to avoid these unplanned 

developments, by creating neighborhoods with a 

high density that focus on compactness and the 

priority of the pedestrian. 

Traditional Neighborhod Development 

Components: 

• Parks, schools, civic buildings, and 

commercial establishments located within 

walking distance of homes 

• Residences with narrow front setbacks, front 

porches, and detached rear garages or alleyloaded 

parking 

• Network of streets and paths suitable for 

pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles 

• Narrower streets with crosswalks, streetscaping, and other traffic-calming measures 

• In-scale development that fits the local context 

• Buildings oriented to the street with parking behind 

• A variety of different housing types to promote diversity 

It is crucial that TNDs are designed in context, so that the new can fit in with the old, while 

including these elements that will help to create a successful, sustainable neighborhood. 

By promoting development in existing neighborhoods and village areas using TND, municipalities 

can take advantage of existing infrastructure instead of building new. Within greenfield projects, the 

very compact nature of a TND also reduces infrastructure costs. 

Mixed-use projects reduce the need for total vehicle trips. In addition, residents within these projects 

are able to reduce households expenses associated with car trips. The normal level of constant 

activity associated with mixed-use projects also improves the sense of security. 

By adopting design guidelines or form-based codes as a part of a TND overlay zone instead of the 

conventional zoning standards, municipalities can more closely regulate the design and character 

of development. The result can be better utilization of land area, improved tax benefits, and lower 

capital costs. When correctly designed, the costs to the developers are returned with higher value 

projects. 

By specifying design standards to the developers who are financing the TND’s, municipalities can 

use the project investment to create safer streets and public open spaces. By capitalizing on the 

strength of the local housing market and broader economic and market trends which are favoring 

TND, municipalities can build on the demand for New Urbanist, village-style development. 

By improving the potential for development in the existing village and town centers and adjoining 

sites, not only can municipalities capitalize on the existing infrastructure, they can also benefit from 

the tax returns to the community as a whole form a reinvigorated commercial center.” 

Source: Smart Growth/Smart Energy Toolkit, www.mass.gov/envir/smart_growth_toolkit/pages/ 

mod-tnd.html 


Why is farmland 

disappearing 

According to the American Farmland Trust study 

called Farming on the Edge Report, “between 1992 

and 1997, the United States paved over more than 

5 million acres of farmland, an area approximately 

equal to the size of Maryland.” (American Farmland 

Trust, www.farmland.org/resources/fote/default. 

asp) 

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During this time period, Indiana ranked number 

7 on the “Twenty States Losing the Most Prime 

Farmland 1992-1997,” following Midwestern 

neighbors Ohio at number 2 and Illinois at number 

5 and farmland loss has not slowed down since. 

Land is a valuable resource which is recognized 

not only by farmers but also by land developers 

and urban areas looking to expand. When growth 

of towns and cities is not effectively managed and 

planned, urban sprawl often devours farmland 

resulting in uncontrolled, low density, automobiledependent 

developments. 

Rhode Island Conservation Development Manual 

Reasons for Sprawl Throughout the Country 

Local zoning ordinances tend to require lots that are unnecessarily large in town centers while 

surrounding them with subdivisions of 1- or 2-acre lots. 

Land development and subdivision regulations require most roads to be wide and flat, designed for 

the greatest possible amount of traffice and/or the largest trucks and emergency vehicles that may 

potentially need to be accommodated. 

Federal, state and local investment in roads and highways makes it possible to commute from 

rural areas to urban centers, which makes rural land and housing more marketable. 

Homes and businesses in town centers subsidize the cost of services to outlying areas, which 

generally pay no more for such servies as school busing, snow plowing, or even overnight shipping. 

Federal tax deductions and other subsidies for home mortgages reward homeowners, but not 

apartment renters. 

Local bank lending patterns favor the predictable returns from new subdivisions and office parks 

over redevelopme of older centers. 

The real estate and development industry, where entrenched patterns of planning, building, and 

marketing commercial and residential properties have created self-fulfilling assumptions about 

“what works.” 

Cultural traditions supported by the US Constitution, that protect private property rights and limit 

the community’s power to restrict development. 

Source: The Rhode Island Conservation Development Manual, June 2003, Rhode Island Department 

of Environmental Management, www.dem.ri.gov/programs/bpoladm/suswshed/pdfs/condev.pdf 


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What is sprawl 

Originating around the end of World War II, the concept of 

suburbia exploded with the GI Bill. This bill provided home 

buying subsidies and encouraged rapid leveling of farm and 

forest land for the construction of winding subdivisions and 

mundane strip malls. This type of development requires 

massive funding for inefficient infrastructure and public 

service requirements and threatens the environment not 

only by extensively eliminating many ecosystems and 

wildlife habitats, but also by increasing our already strong 

dependency on fossil fuels, single family homes and cars as 

our single form of transportation. 

Urban sprawl has also led to cultural and social 

dysfunction as people become more and more isolated and 

separated from cultural centers and a “sense of community” 

and design that encourages social interaction. In society 

today, we want more and more, bigger lots, bigger houses, 

more cars, more space, a desire that fuels and is fueled by 

urban sprawl, but this is not the formula needed to create 

successful neighborhoods and fulfilling connections with 

our homes, neighbors, and communities. Sprawl also 

contributes to obesity, high blood pressure and other health 

issues. The typical development pattern does not encourage 

walking or bicycling and therefore leads to a more unhealthy 

lifestyle. Fewer children walk to school today than children 

of thirty years ago. 

Fred Arm Point of View blog, 

http://pointofview.bluehighways.com/ 

archives/2003_10.html 

Author, architect and innovator, Sarah Susanka, emphasizes 

this quality versus quantity concept on a variety of different 

scales, from homes to communities to life in general. Her 

main point is that in order to achieve what we really want, 

the key is “building better, not bigger,” a concept that is Doc Searls, www.flickr.com/photos/ 

docsearls/176635579/ 

embodied by many techniques that are used to combat urban 

sprawl and create more successful communities with the 

amenities that people and the environment, truly want and need. 


Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), 

www.smartgrowthamerica.org/healthreport.html 

Mc.Cann, Barbara A., and Ewing, Reid. Measuring the Health Effects of Sprawl. Washington DC: 

Smart Growth America, 2003. Smart Growth America. Web. 10 Jan. 2011. 

www.smartgrowthamerica.org/healthreport.html 

Sarah Susanka (books, website, presentations), author of The Not so Big House 

www.susanka.com/default.asp 

Sierra Club, www.sierraclub.org/sprawl/ 


What can I do to discourage sprawl 

Practical strategies identified by the Sierra Club that enable you to promote healthy and successful 

community development: 

Rent Smart, Buy Smart. 

Consider how your choices as a consumer affect sprawl 

based on location and lifestyle. Choosing a home or 

apartment that is within walking, biking or public 

transit distance to work and daily needs helps to reduce 

dependency on automobiles, one of the primary promoters 

of sprawl. This also helps to save money in your pocket as 

gas will no longer have to be a primary expense. 

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Drive Responsibly, Drive Less. 

Walk, bike, carpool and use public transportation 

whenever possible. As previously mentioned, it is critical 

to decrease dependency on automobiles in order to tackle 

sprawl. 

Think Ahead. 

The concept of achieving the “American Dream” has 

also had an immense impact on increasing urban 

sprawl. In order for future generations to pursue such 

an ideal, this ever-driving concept needs to be entirely 

redefined on a sustainable, global level. Careful resource 

consumption and the pursuit of true quality of life through 

relationships, neighborhood connections, and quality 

community design and development can help everyone to 

achieve this goal without compromising the success and 

happiness of future generations. 

Get Involved. 

• Participate in neighborhood organizations 

• Testify in favor of Smart Growth 

• Speak out in favor of traffic calming, better public transit 

and equal access for those who cannot or do not drive 

• Write a letter to the editor 

• Find your local Sierra Club chapter and support their 

Challenge to Sprawl projects 

Source: Sierra Club, www.sierraclub. 

org/sprawl/resources/whatyoucando.asp 


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How can I build a home in a rural area 

Ten years ago, the simple answer would be 

to force large-lot development through local 

zoning ordinances. While this may seem like 

the perfect one-shot solution, conventional 

knowledge and practices say differently. For 

example, a farmer has a 100-acre lot he would 

like to subdivide for additional income. He 

would also like to keep 20 acres around his 

own home for continued farming. Many zoning 

ordinances would require that each subdivided 

lot be no less than 5 acres. With 80 acres of 

land remaining to subdivide, the farmer could 

only sell 16 plots given the existing zoning 

ordinances. If the zoning ordinances were 

amended to allow for one acre lots, the same 

farmer could sell the same amount of plots and 

Peter Flinker, The Rhode Island Conservation 

Development Manual 

keep 64 acres of land as open space for farming or conservation land. This would not only conserve 

agricultural land but boost property values as well. 

According to Randal Arendt in his book Growing Greener, “Density should never be regulated 

through a minimum lot size requirement, which is an indirect and counterproductive method. 

Instead, density should be regulated directly as the ‘maximum number of dwellings permitted for 

the buildable acreage involved,’ or as ‘the buildable acres required per dwelling, including common, 

undivided conservation land.’ When minimum lot sizes are used to govern development density, 

there is no possibility for conserving undivided open space because all land must be allocated either 

to house lots or to streets.” 

“The difference between Conservation Development and other kinds of development regulation 

is that at its core is a design process that applicants are expected to undertake in order to gain 

subdivision approval. This process proceeds in conjunction with the regulatory procedure that 

towns currently use to guide applicants from Master Plan to Final Plan. Consideration of design is 

a parallel procedure that places equal emphasis on fitting the development into the property and 

the surroundign landscape. The first steps in this process focus on understanding the site and 

its context--with the goal of identifying the key resources on the site--and connections to natural 

and cultural resource systems in the rest of the town. With these potential conservation areas as a 

framework, house sites and streets are laid out to take advantage of, rather than erase, existing site 

features. Only at the end of this process are lot lines, setbacks and other legal elements established 

to guide implementation of the plan.” 

Ten-Step Conservation Development Process 

1. Analyze the Site 

2. Evaluate Site Context 

3. Designate Potential conservation areas 

4. Determine the maximum number of units 

5. Locate development areas and explore conceptual alternatives 

6. Locate the house sites 

7. Layout streets, trails and other infrastructure 

8. Design and program open space 

9. Draw the lot lines 

10. Establish ownership and management of open space and other 

commuity elements. 

Source: The Rhode Island Conservation Development Manual, June 2003, Rhode Island Department 

of Environmental Management, www.dem.ri.gov/programs/bpoladm/suswshed/pdfs/condev.pdf 


What is an urban growth boundary 

“An urban growth boundary is an officially adopted 

and mapped line that separates an urban area from its 

surrounding greenbelt of open lands, including farms, 

watersheds and parks. UGBs are set for significant 

periods of time — typically 20 years or more — to 

discourage speculation at the urban or suburban fringe.” 

(Greenbelt Alliance) 

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Urban growth boundaries protect farmlands and 

discourage sprawl while promoting growth in already 

established areas. In addition to farmland, watersheds 

and open spaces are protected and will benefit the overall 

environmental health of the region. Boundaries also 

promote higher-density, more compact, planned growth 

in specified areas. 

Communities with the most notable urban growth boundaries include Lexington, Kentucky 

metropolitan area and Portland, Oregon. Lexington’s original urban growth boundary, called ‘Urban 

Service Boundary’ was set in 1958. The service area has only increased by eight percent between 

1958 and 2001, which is a great accomplishement considering other communities have more than 

doubled. 

Source: Greenbelt Alliance, www.greenbelt.org/downloads/about/ugb.pdf, 

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, 2007 Comprehensive Plan, http://www.lexingtonky. 

gov/modules/ShowDocument.aspxdocumentid=5538 

Benefits of Urban Growth Boundaries 

Affirming your community’s identity by ensuring that it doesn’t 

merge with nearby communities 

Promoting urban and suburban revitalization 

Saving taxpayers’ dollars by using public facilities more 

efficiently 

Encouraging the development of more affordable housing 

Stimulating community development patterns that support 

more accessible public transit 

Enabling open space retreats in close proximity to urban centers 

Bringing together diverse interests- such as environmentalists, 

developers, and farmers- who want more certainty about which 

land can and cannot be developed 

Encouraging long term strategic thinking about your 

community’s future 

Source: Greenbelt Alliance, www.greenbelt.org/downloads/about/ugb.pdf 


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What is Madison County doing to increase 

economic development 

As with any community, economic development is imperative to the vitality and stability of 

communities within Madison County. While community efforts to increase economic development 

may not be observed by the general public, rest assured that local politicians and political figures are 

making every effort to encourage and support sound economic growth. In fact, many of the projects 

seen every day can be considered an investment toward economic development. Repaved roads, 

neighborhood signage, and landscaped streets, are just a few examples of the types of projects that 

should be seen as economic development. 

An additional resource for information regarding economic development is the Anderson/Madison 

County Corporation for Economic Development (CED). Since its formation in 1983, CED has played 

a significant role in rebuilding the Anderson/Madison County area. CED efforts have improved the 

data base of information available to companies making investment decisions. CED has also worked 

closely with city and county government officials to help plan and envision the future of Madison 

County. 

Anderson/Madison County Corporation for Economic Development (CED) 

Flagship Enterprise Center 

2701 Enterprise Drive, Suite 100 

Anderson, IN 46013 

765-642-1860 

www.cedanderson.com 

CED Accomplishments 

Flagship Enterprise Center, Anderson, Indiana 

“The Flagship Enterprise Center offers world class commercial offices which are focused on 

developing upstart clean tech companies.” 

Flagship Enterprise Park, Anderson, Indiana 

“Flagship Enterprise Park is the home of the CED where there is land available for development 

with convenient access to Interstate 69.” 

Nestlé USA, Anderson, Indiana 

“Nestlé USA chose Anderson to locate their new 1 Million square foot Beverage Distribution 

Center, the largest in the world. The $500+ Million investment is Nestlé’s largest single capital 

investment in its history.” 

Bright Automotive, Anderson, Indiana 

“A plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) maker that currently calls the Flagship Enterprise Center home.” 

Source: Anderson/Madison County Corporation for Economic Development (CED), 

www.cedanderson.com 


What is a business incubator 

Business incubators are programs designed to accelerate the successful development of 

entrepreneurial companies through an array of business support resources and services. These 

programs are developed and orchestrated by incubator management and offered both in the 

incubator and through its network of contacts. 

Incubators vary in the way they deliver their services, their organizational structure, and the 

types of clients they serve. Successful completion of a business incubation program increases the 

likelihood that a start-up company will stay in business for the long term. In fact, historically 87% 

of incubator graduates stay in business. Anderson has a great incubator provided by the Madison 

County/Anderson Corporation for Economic Development (CED) located at the Flagship Business 

Park. 

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What resources are available to businesses 

Federal Resources 

National Business Resource Center 

The National Business Resource Center helps small businesses understand their legal requirements, 

and locate government services supporting the nation’s small business community. The site also 

provides a wealth of knowledge on start-up funding and grants. 

Business.gov is an official site of the U.S. Government. 

More information at www.business.gov 

State Resources 

State of Indiana Business Information 

This is the State of Indiana’s business resource center. This site provides the essentials tools and 

knowledge integral to owning and operating a business in Indiana. 

More information at http://in.gov/business 

Local Resources 

Madison County Chamber 

The Madison County Chamber serves as the voice and advocate of the local business community, 

promoting economic growth, responsible government action and a higher quality of life for all 

citizens. The mission is “improve the region’s bottom-line through regional economic growth.” 

The focus is on “regional commerce, educational forums, targeted advertising, idea expos, brand 

building resources, online tools, industry-based conferences, virtual incubators, leadership training, 

economic gardening, workforce attraction, business counseling, and more.” 

More information at www.getlinkedmadison.com/ 

Anderson, Indiana Chapter of SCORE 

The SCORE Association is a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the 

formation, growth and success of small businesses nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with 

the U.S. Small Business Administration. 

SCORE has 389 chapters in locations throughout the United States and its territories, with 10,500 

volunteers nationwide. Local chapters provide free counseling and low-cost workshops in their 

communities. Both working and retired executives and business owners donate their time and 

expertise as business counselors. 

More information at www.scoreanderson.org 

Madison County/City of Anderson Corporation for Economic Development 

The Madison County/City of Anderson Corporation for Economic Development is a privately funded 

non-profit corporation whose sole purpose is to help companies create or retain jobs in Madison 

County, Indiana. 

More information at www.cedanderson.com 


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What is a ‘green business’ 

A “green business” can attract educated, qualified employees, as well as aid in developing a platform 

for marketability. Green businesses “are committed and engaged in environmentally responsible 

operations and practices” (Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, Green Business) 

Often the motivation to follow green practices is the effect on a business’s triple bottom line. 

Investing in actions that are environmentally-friendly can reduce everyday operating and overhead 

costs such as water usage, electric usage, gas consumption, and heating and cooling. This is 

especially important given the percentage of a business’s budget allocated to operating and overhead 

costs (usually around 25%). 

“The mission of the 

Greater Indianapolis 

Chamber of Commerce’s 

Green Business Initiative 

is to promote the interest 

of businesses that are 

committed and engaged 

in environmentally 

responsible operations 

and practices, also known as “green” business 

practices.” 

The benefits include denotion as a committed 

business, recognition on program website, 

use of program logo and use of window cling. 

http://www.indygreenbusiness.com/ 

“The Bay Area Green Business 

Program 

distinguishes small businesses 

that protect, preserve and 

sustain our environment.” 

Our partnership of 

environmental agencies 

and utilities assists, offers 

incentives, and verifies that 

participating businesses conserve energy and 

water, minimize waste, prevent pollution, and 

shrink their carbon footprints. 

Businesses that meet our standards are officially 

recognized as Bay Area Green Businesses.” 

http://www.greenbiz.ca.gov/ 


Become a Green Business 

Become a Certified Green Business 

A few municipalities around the country have developed a certification process for local businesses 

that become “green businesses.” The certification process is directly dependant on the business 

program for each municipality. Programs like the ones in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne have far 

fewer requirements than do programs such as the Bay Area’s Green Business Program in San 

Francisco. Incentives for participating businesses also vary according to the program for each 

municipality. It is important to check to see if your community has an active “green business” 

program; your business may be doing many of the actions required to qualify. 

These regional and local programs are funded by their partners, including local and regional 

government agencies, utilities, special districts and nonprofit organizations that promote 

environmental compliance, pollution prevention and resource conservation. 

Become and Uncertified Green Business 

Because many communities currently do not have an active “green business” program, your 

business may be able to get many of the incentives of a certified business by simply having 

initiative and being innovative. Practicing green actions is great for marketability and the 

reduction of expenses in overhead costs. Make goals for your company to reduce energy use, 

material waste, and material consumption. If you strive to meet those goals you can be certain 

your business will be rewarded, whether or not your municipality has a “green business” program. 

Become LEED Certified 

LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. The LEED program is similar 

to a green business program in the manner that it requires a certification process. LEED however, 

focuses on the structure itself, rather than the activities going on inside of the structure. LEED 

certification is certainly something worth looking into if you are constructing a new building for 

your business. LEED certification helps to ensure that your building is energy efficient, thus 

lowering overhead costs.

What is an ordinance 

Ordinances are guiding codes for local municipalities developed and enacted into law. Ordinances 

are usually a set of regulations controlling development of utilities, public parks, public ways, 

subdivisions, etc. Ordinances can also involve the regulation of anything from requiring pets to be 

on leashes to curfew times for children under the age of 18. Ordinances are a way, outside of state 

and federal law, to address issues specific to a certain city or town. 

Ordinances are in place to define and regulate land in accordance with zoning. Local ordinances 

outline specific requirements of different types of zoning and land use areas. Many ordinances 

deal with issues not covered by state or federal law and are unique to each community. Defining 

ordinances are the responsibility of the municipality or government. Ordinances can be customized 

at many levels and can be designed as needed to fit the current situation. Ordinances are written 

by a city planner and city planners can aid in rewriting old or out-dated ordinances. Ordinances 

regulate anything from the height of a building, setback of a building, width of sidewalk, density of 

neighborhood development, type of business allowed, etc. Specific ordinances are ways, at the micro 

level, to encourage and change our community into a better, more sustainable place. These mico 

level decisions are essential to the overall macro level implementation of multi-modal accessibility 

and all development approaches. 

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Why do some ordinances contradict sustainable 

development 

It is possible that a municipality had an issue in the past and was looking to prevent it in the 

future. In order to do this, the municipality may enact an ordinance to prevent it from occurring 

again. Ordinances can often be restrictive, particularly those dealing with development, so that a 

community can control the type of development that takes place, ensuring a city or town keeps its 

sense of place and identity. This restrictive nature must be continuously evaluated to ensure that it 

supports current community planning goals and needs. 

Contradicting Ordinance: Park & Recreation Facility Hours of Operations 

An example of how ordinances can encourage or discourage sustainability is the ordinance that 

sets the hours of operations of park and recreation facilities including trails and greenways. In 

most communities, the hours of operation are from dusk until dawn. Unfortunately, in the winter 

months when the days are shorter, those using trails and greenway facilities for commuting are 

often riding before dawn and after dusk. Under this ordinance, the City of Indianapolis issued 50 

tickets to persons using the Monon Trail after hours, all of which stated they were commuting to 

work or home. This started a discussion regarding the function of the Monon Trail and the related 

ordinances. The City of Indianapolis has forgiven all citations and is “looking into re-writing the 

ordinance to accommodate commuters and their safety.” (WXIN-TV Indianapolis) Alternative 

transportation, biking included, is a valuable component of sustainability and it should be 

supported by ordinances, not impeded. Taking a step toward modifying an ordinance is a step in 

the right direction. 

Lawn Ordinance 

An example of an ordinance complication is a lawn ordinance that requires a lawn to be 

manicured and maintained to a maximum grass height. Many communities across the country 

enforce this law declaring tall grass and weeds to be a public nuisance. This often discourages 

residents from using more natural approaches to lawn care, such as one that may use native 

grasses or groundcovers. The idea that a property should be maintained is valid, but the idea that 

property owners must limit their lawns to a low height grass is not sustainable. Sometimes the 

‘maximum grass height’ is not tall enough to capture dandelions that often shoot up in between 

normal mowings, which encourages excessive mowing and increased pollutants from lawnmowers. 

Native grasses and groundcovers that may exceed a height of 6”-8” often require less maintenance 

and less watering as well as providing habitat for bird and butterflies. This ordinance could be 

easily amended to allow a more sustainable approach to lawn and landscape care and would 

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Where can I find information about my local 

ordinances 

Each municipality, typically, has a set of ordinacnes specific to their jurisdiction. Many ordinances 

are available on the municipal website. If your city or town does not have a website or ordinances 

are not available via the site, check with the local town hall or planning department. If ordinances 

are not availabler for your community, the county ordinances will apply. 

City of Alexandria 

125 North Wayne Street 

Alexandria, IN 46001 

(765) 724-4633 

www.alexandriaindiana.net/city%20 

government/city_gov.html 

City of Anderson 

Department of Municipal Development 

City Hall 

120 E. 8th Street 


(765) 648-6055 

www.cityofanderson.com/directory_department. 

aspxid=16 

www.cityofanderson.com/municipal/ 

zoning@cityofanderson.com 

Town of Chesterfield 

Chesterfield Planning Commission 

Chesterfield Government Center 

17 Veterans Blvd. 

Chesterfield, IN 46017 

(765) 378-3331 

www.chesterfield.in.gov/plan_commission.htm 

Town of Edgewood 

3405 Nichol Avenue 


(765) 649-5534 

http://townofedgewoodin.us/page. 

aspname=town_ordinances 

info@TownOfEdgewoodIn.us 

City of Elwood 

1505 South B Street, Elwood 

(765) 552-5076 

Town of Frankton 

108 W. Sigler 

Frankton, IN 46044 

(765) 754-7285 

Town of Ingalls 

Planning Department 

Jack Stout 

227 N. Swain St 

Ingalls, IN 46048 

(317) 485-4321 

Town of Lapel 

P.O.Box 999/720 South Ford Street 

Lapel, IN 46051-0999 

765-534-3157 

http://lapelindiana.org/default.asp 

info@lapelindiana.org 

Town of Markleville 

Town Hall 

8 South State St. 

Markleville, IN 46056 

(756) 533-2354 

www.townofmarkleville.us/initialpage.htm 

www.townofmarkleville.us/ordinances.htm 

Town of Orestes 

14 East Oak, P.O. Box 158 

Orestes, IN 46063 

765 754-7175 

Town of Pendleton 

Zoning, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning 

Appeals 

Tim McClintick 

Assistant Planning Director 

(765) 778-8370 

www.town.pendleton.in.us/planning-and-zoning. 

cfm 

www.town.pendleton.in.us/documents.cfm 

Madison County (unincorporated 

areas & Summitville) 

Madison County Plan Commission 

16 East Ninth Street 

Anderson, Indiana 46016 

(765) 641-9474 

www.madisoncountyindiana.org/ 

PlanningCommissionZoningOrdinance.html 


What are some examples of ordinances 

The following ordiances are from Madison County’s ordinances. 

Street Tree Standards for Subdivisions 

General Requirements: All subdivisions shall be required to provide street trees along all streets 

within and adjacent to the subdivision. 

• Street trees shall be planted either in the right-of-way, or within 5 feet of the right-of-way on 

adjacent property included in a street tree easement. 

• Street trees shall be provided in the right-of way unless, in the opinion of the Planning Director, 

that location would present a hazard for underground or overhead utilities or public safety. 

• Existing trees on property located in the right-of-way of a public street may be considered as 

meeting the street tree requirement if such trees are in good health and are protected during the 

construction process. 

• The Plan Commission shall determine whether or not existing trees may be used to satisfy 

the street tree requirement at the time of Preliminary Plat review. 

• The Planning Director may require the provision of maintenance bonds consistent with 

Article 5 of this Ordinance for any existing trees preserved for use as street trees. 

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Planting Requirements: One street tree shall be planted for every 40 feet of street frontage. Trees may 

be evenly spaced or grouped together. Street trees shall also meet the following requirements. 

• All street trees shall be a minimum of 2 ½ inch caliper as measured consistent with the 

American Nursery Standards Institute (ANSI), 6 inches from the top of the rootball, at the time of 

planting. 

• No tree may be planted so that its center is closer than 2 feet to a sidewalk or curb, or edge of 

pavement if no curbs are present. 

• No tree may be planted within 25 feet of the intersection of two street rights-of-way within 10 feet 

of the intersection of a street and an entrance driveway, or within the Sight Visibility Triangle 

established by Article 6 of the Madison County Zoning Ordinance. 

• No tree shall be planted within 10 feet of any fire hydrant or 2 lateral feet of any underground 

utility service. 

• Street trees shall be one or more of the species described in the table below. 

A list of approved street trees can be found at www.madisoncountyindiana.org/Zoning%20 

Ordinances/main6.28.pdf (Part “B” - Subdivision Control Ordinance, Article Six: Design Standards, 

page 277-278). 

Landscaping 

Any part or portion of a non-farm parcel which is not used for structures, loading or parking 

spaces, sidewalks and accessory uses shall be landscaped or left in a natural state. If landscaped, 

it shall be planted with an all season ground cover and shall be landscaped with trees and shrubs 

in accordance with the requirements of this Ordinance and shall be in keeping with natural 

surroundings. 

• For all through lots, a landscaped common area shall be provided between the rear yard of the 

lots and the right-of-way of the adjacent street. 

• The landscaped area shall be a minimum of 15 feet in width and meet the following 

requirements: 

• A row of deciduous canopy trees shall be planted parallel to the adjacent street, within the 

common area with trees placed an average of 20 feet apart. The trees shall measure 2 ½ 

inches in diameter at nursery height (6 inches about the rootball) at the time of planting. 

• A 6 foot tall opaque wooden fence or brick or stone wall, a 4 foot tall undulating mound 

planted with shrubs, or a row of evergreen trees shall be placed within the landscape 

common area between the deciduous trees and the rear yard of the lots. 

• If an undulating mound is used to fulfill the requirements, 1 shrub for every 10 feet of 

continuous boundary shall be planted on the mound. All required shrubs shall measure 18 

inches in height measured from grade at the time of planting. 

• If a row of evergreen trees is used to meet the requirements, 1 tree shall be placed every 10 

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What is Leadership in Energy & Environmental 

Design (LEED) 

LEED is an internationally recognized 

certification system, developed by U.S. Green 

Building Council (USGBC), used to verify 

buildings and communities as green in the 

areas of energy savings, water efficiency, 

carbon emissions reduction, improved indoor 

environmental quality and stewardship of 

resources and sensitivity to their impacts. 

LEED is used for the implementation of 

green measures. LEED for Neighborhood 

Development is an extension of LEED that is 

used for the implementation of green measures 

beyond a single building and encoompasses a 

neighborhood. 

“LEED points are awarded on a 100-point scale, and credits 

are weighted to reflect their potential environmental impacts. 

Additionally, 10 bonus credits are available, four of which 

address regionally specific environmental issues. A project 

must satisfy all prerequisites and earn a minimum number of 

points to be certified. “ U.S. Green Building Council. LEED 

projects are awarded Certified, Silver, Gold or Platinum 

certification. 

Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc Headquarters in Indianapolis, 

Indiana is an example of a LEED Gold Certified project, 

pictured above. Details about this project can be found at 

www.kibi.org/building/. 

Sources: U.S. Green Building Council & Green Building 

Certification Institute 

Example of scorecard 


U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) 

www.usgbc.org 

Green Building Certification Institute 

www.gbci.org 

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 

www.epa.gov/oaintrnt/projects/index.htm 

Benefits of LEED 

Reduces Carbon Footprint 

Increases Corporate 

Responsibility 

Embraces Innovation & 

Problem Solving 

Increases Energy Savings 


What does LEED measure 

Sustainable Sites 

Water Efficiency 

Energy & Atmosphere 

Materials & Resources 

Indoor Environmental Quality 

Locations & Linkages 

Awareness & Education 

Innovation in Design 

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Regional Priority 

Learn. 

Get started! 

Learn about the LEED rating system. Visit U.S. Green Bulding Council at 

www.usgbc.org. 

Register. 

Visit Green Building Certification Institute’s site (www.gbci.org) to 

register a project. 

Become an expert. 

LEED Accredited Professionals (LEED APs) have a thorough 

understanding of green building practices, principles, the LEED Rating System and are 

great resources. 

Educate. 

USGBC offers a wealth of resources to support you in the path to LEED 

certification, including LEED reference guides and education programs available online 

or in person. 

Collaborate. 

Use integrated design. Create an interdisciplinary team from 

the beginning. Include achitects, landscape architects, designers, engineers, facility 

managers, and other key team members. Collaboration dramatically improves building 

performance and helps keep costs in check. 

Celebrate. 

Achieving LEED certification is a significant accomplishment, and 

sharing your success encourages others to follow your lead. A LEED-certified project can 

market itself as truly green using the LEED logo. 

LEED in Madison County 

The following projects are registered with the Green 

Building Certification Institute, the administrator of all 

LEED certifications. Registration of projects does not 

guarantee certification. Registration is one of the first 

steps of the LEED process. 

• Community Hospital Anderson, Anderson 

• KHCPL- South Branch, Anderson 

• Madison Community Bank, Pendleton 

• Nestle Beverage Facility, Anderson 

• Nestle Sacramento Manufacturing Addition, Anderson 

Source: Green Building Certification Institute, www.gbci. 

org/main-nav/building-certification/leed-project-directory 


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What are other evaluation-based sustainability 

programs 

Sustainable Sites Initiative 

“The Sustainable Sites Initiative is an interdisciplinary effort by the American Society of Landscape 

Architects, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and the United States Botanic Garden to create 

voluntary national guidelines and performance benchmarks for sustainable land design, construction 

and maintenance practices.” 

Source: Sustainable Sites Initiative, www.sustainablesites.org 

ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability USA 

Source: ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability USA, 

http://www.icleiusa.org/ 

“ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability is a 

membership association of more than 600 U.S. local 

governments committed to climate protection and 

sustainability.” Current Indiana communities include 

Fort Wayne, Muncie and South Bend. Other nearby 

cities include: 14 communities in Illinois including 

Chicago, 7 communities in Ohio including Cincinnati, 

7 communities in Michigan including Ann Arbor, and 

2 communities in Kentucky including Frankfort and 

Lexington-Fayette County. 

ICLEI-STAR Community Index 

“The STAR Community Index is a national, consensus-based framework for 

gauging the sustainability and livability of U.S. communities. STAR will be 

launched by 2010, and is currently being developed through a partnership 

between ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI), the U.S. Green 

Building Council (USGBC), and the Center for American Progress (CAP).” 

Source: ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability USA, 

www.icleiusa.org/star) 


ENERGY STAR 

ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental 

Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping 

us all save money and protect the environment through 

energy efficient products and practices. Results are already 

adding up. Americans, with the help of ENERGY STAR, 

saved enough energy in 2009 alone to avoid greenhouse 

gas emissions equivalent to those from 30 million cars — all 

while saving nearly $17 billion on their utility bills. 

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For the Home: Energy efficient choices can save families 

about a third on their energy bill with similar savings of 

greenhouse gas emissions, without sacrificing features, 

style or comfort. ENERGY STAR helps you make the energy 

efficient choice. 

If looking for new household products, look for ones that 

have earned the ENERGY STAR. They meet strict energy 

efficiency guidelines set by the EPA and US Department of Energy. If looking for a new home, look for 

one that has earned the ENERGY STAR. If looking to make larger improvements to your home, EPA 

offers tools and resources to help you plan and undertake projects to reduce your energy bills and 

improve home comfort. 

For Business: Because a strategic approach to energy management can produce twice the savings — 

for the bottom line and the environment — as typical approaches, EPA’s ENERGY STAR partnership 

offers a proven energy management strategy that helps in measuring current energy performance, 

setting goals, tracking savings and rewarding improvements. 

EPA provides an innovative energy performance rating system which businesses have already used 

for more than 130,000 buildings across the country. EPA also recognizes top performing buildings with 

the ENERGY STAR. 

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Department of Energy, ENERGY STAR, 

www.energystar.gov/ 


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EQUITY 

What is the role of community planning 

Think about all the buildings in any given city or town. As the population grows, more homes, 

apartments, and places to work are needed for current and future residents. What would happen if 

all of this new development was built just anywhere Who would make sure there are still enough 

parks and playgrounds for adults and children to enjoy Who would make sure that large factories 

were not built next to schools Would the roads and sidewalks be able to fit all the cars people will 

drive, the bikes people will ride, and the walking people will do Where could trees and plants grow if 

there were just buildings and roads 

It might go unnoticed, but the location of all the buildings in your city/town took planning and 

coordination. Community planning is a process of developing communities by promoting an 

integrated approach that balances the needs of the environment, housing, transportation, park and 

recreation, commerce, and industry. Community planning ensures cities and towns are built in a 

way that responds to all the needs of the community, so that the roads can fit all of the traffic that 

buildings create, that neighborhoods still have parks and playgrounds, that there are places for trees 

and wildlife, that there are enough stores to find the things we need, that residents can find good 

jobs, and that everyone has a chance to live in a nice home. This integrated approach is achieved 

through a partnership between all levels of government, the private development sector, community 

organizations, non-profit organizations and professional community and regional planners. 

Community planning is not a new concept. Historically, foresight has always been a part of 

developing our communities, cities, and towns. Pioneers settled close to food and water sources; on 

high ground or sheltered from other natural hazards. In most instances, it was a conscious decision 

based on safety, need, access, or efficiency. But when the scale of settlements involved multiple 

homes, businesses, and people, this process 

became more complex. Future planning for 

community growth and the coordination 

of this development is required in order for 

communities to be well-balanced, safe places 

for people to live, work and play. A key part 

of community planning is looking into the 

future. Community planning helps residents 

decide how to improve their community today, 

five years from now, and twenty years from 

now, generating a larger vision and long term 

plan for the community. Community planning 

builds consensus on how a community should 

grow and how each piece of land around a city 

or town should be used. Some land should 

be used for shopping and stores, some for 

housing, some for factories, some for office 

buildings or skyscrapers, some for roads and 

trails, and some for parks and playgrounds, 

and it is this balance of different land uses and 

their locations that help to shape the physical 

aspect of a successful community. 


Today, community planning has become a 

distinguished professional career, one that 

requires specialized training, a broad-based 

knowledge, and a historical perspective. A 

planner’s job is to help citizens build great 

communities. Community planners are an 

integral part of the planning and community 

development process. When it comes to the 

community planning process, there needs 

to be a balance. A community cannot be too 

restrictive in its plans or it will stagnate, but a 

community cannot be too lax or development

will happen in a chaotic pattern. The community also must work in balance with the developer. The 

key is not to over burden a developer so much that they take their development to another community, 

but to require a high standard of development from them to ensure your community benefits. Most 

developers will tell you they want an equal playing field in a community; they want insurance that all 

developers are asked to meet the same high level of standards. This provides consistency and helps 

their developments retain value. 

There are numerous tools available to community planning departments. The zoning ordinance are 

the most common tool. A zoning ordinance divides the jurisdiction of a local government into districts 

or zones and regulates land-use activities, the intensity or density of such uses, as well as the bulk 

of buildings on the land, parking, and other aspects of use. The ordinance spells out what you are 

required to do in that zone, what you are allowed to do in that zone, and what you are not allowed 

to do in that zone. Zoning regulations often stipulate how many parking spaces are needed per zone 

and other factors per zone. This helps reduce 

conflict in terms of putting a large factory next 

to a school or starting a mining operation in the 

middle of a residential neighborhood. Planning 

allows communities to set up a safe, healthy, 

viable, framework for which developments and 

improvements can be made. Property rights 

work in two directions; they protect your right 

to use your land but also, the right of your 

neighbor to enjoy his or her land. By developing 

zoning ordinances, everyone’s interests are 

protected. Zoning ordinances are founded on 

the belief that they protect the health, safety, 

and welfare of all residents, rather than 

controlling or stealing private property. A 

community’s ordinances are only the regulatory 

vehicle that may be used to pursue the vision, 

principles and goals. The guiding principles 

behind zoning, subdivision, economic 

development and environmental protection 

ordinances should be found in a community’s 

comprehensive plan, associated resolutions 

and related documents. 

EQUITY 

Because community planning takes the longrange 

view, it also must be adaptable over 

time as needs change, as new development 

patterns emerge and as new technology 

becomes available. There are always different 

perspectives that need to be considered in 

community planning. Sometimes taking the 

long-term view may mean a greater upfront 

expense, but the durability and life of that 

expense can be depreciated over a longer period 

of time. It is important for community planners 

to understand the benefits versus the costs of 

a project or development by conducting sound 

fiscal analyses and accurately measuring 

the both positive and negative impacts. This 

ensures that the community will grow in a 

sustainable way. Sustainable community 

planning adds an additional layer to traditional 

community planning. It starts with identifying 

a community’s vision and goals for the future. 


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A 

air quality, b-9 

Air Quality Initiative, b-9 

amenities, b-1, b-5-8, b-10-12, b-21-22, b-24, b-26-27, 

b-30-34, b-36-40, b-44, b-47 

Anderson University, b-1, b-11 

art, b-1, b-5-7, b-10-12, b-24, b-26-27, b-30-31, b-33- 

34, b-36-40, b-44, b-47 

artisan, b-5 

atmosphere, b-43 

B 

Ball State University, b-12-13 

bicycling/biking, b-1, b-18, b-21, b-23, b-25, b-32-33, 

b-39 

bikeways, b-18 

boundary, b-1, b-35, b-41 

brownfield/brownfield development, b-1, b-23, b-26, 

b-28 

business, b-1, b-5, b-6, b-8-9, b-11-12, b-25, b-27, b-31, 

b-37-39, b-45-46 

business incubator, b-1, b-37 

energy, b-3, b-6, b-12-14, b-19, b-29-30, b-38, b-42-43, b-45 

energy savings, b-42 

environment, b-3, b-6, b-11-13, b-21-23, b-26-28, b-31-32, 

b-34, b-38, b-42-43, b-45 

evaluation-based sustainability programs, (see also Leadership 

in Energy & Environmental Design) b-3, b-44 

F 

fair, b-9, b-10, b-22 

farm, b-1, b-6, b-31-32, b-41 

farmers markets, b-6 

farmland, b-1, b-22, b-24, b-31, b-35 

festivals, b-1, b-5, b-7, b-9 

filtration, b-13, b-24 

food, b-1, b-5-6, b-9, b-46 

G 

grass, b-13, b-39 

green, b-1, b-11-16, b-21, b-38, b-42-43 

green business, b-1, b-38 

green development, b-1, b-21 

greenhouse gas, b-19, b-24, b-45 

INDEX 

C 

carbon footprint, b-42 

carpool, b-1, b-18, b-33 

Central Indiana Commuter Services (CICS), b-18 

City of Anderson Transportation System (CATS), b-17 

cluster development, b-1, b-21, b-24 

community amenities, b-1 

community development, b-1, b-3, b-21, b-26, b-27, see 

also development 

community planning, b-3, b-39, b-46, b-47 

community supported agriculture (CSA), b-6 

compost, b-10 

conservation, b-31, b-34 

conservation designs, b-21, b-24 

conservation development, b-31, b-34 

D 

design guidelines/standards, b-30, b-41 

development, b-1, b-5, b-10, b-21-26, b-29-37, b-39, 

b-46-47 

development, brownfield, b-1, b-23, b-26, b-28 

development, cluster, b-1, b-21, b-24 

development, economic, b-1, b-36, b-47 

development, green, b-1, b-21 

development, mixed use, b-1, b-21, b-25, b-30 

development, smart growth, b-1, b-22 

development, sustainable, b-1, b-39 

development, traditional neighborhood (TND), 

b-1, b-21, b- 30 

development, transit-oriented (TOD), b-1, b-23, 

b-29 

downtown, b-5, b-25 

E 

economic,b-1, b-10, b-21, b-30, b-36-37, b-47 

education, b-1, b-6, b-9-16, b-24, b-37, b-43 

H 

health, b-6, b-9-10, b-18, b-25, b-27, b- 32, b- 35, b- 41, b- 47 

heritage, b-1, b-7-10 

home, b-1, b-8, b-12, b-18, b-21, b-24, b-31-34, b-36, b-39, 

b-45-46 

housing, b-22, b-24-25, b-27, b-30-31, b-35, b-46 

hybrid, b-1, b-13, b-19, b-36 

I 

impervious, b-24 

incubator, b-1, b-37 

Indiana Artisan, b-5 

infiltration, b-24 

infrastructure, b-20-21, b-24, b-30, b-32, b-34 

Ivy Tech Community College, b-1, b-14 

L 

lawn, b-39 

Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED), b-3, 

b-6, b-13, b-38, b- 42-43 

local business, b-1, b-5, b-37 

local food, b-1, b-6 

low-speed/neighborhood electric vehicles, b-1, b-19 

M 

materials, b-43 

mixed-use development, b-1, b-21, b-25, b-30 

N 

native plants, b-13 

neighborhoods, b-1, b-12, b-20-23, b-25-27, b-30, b-33, b-36, 

b-39, b-42, b-46-47 

O 

open space, b-22, b-24, b-34-35 

ordinance, b-1, b-3, b-25, b-31, b-34, b-39-41, b-47 

organic, b-11

INDEX 

P 

park, b-1, b-7, b-39, b-46 

pedestrian, b-29 

planning, b-3, b-20-21, b-24-25, b-27-28, b-31, b-39-40, b-46- 

47 

pollutant, b-26 

programs, b-3, b-6-7, b-10-13, b-16-17, b-27-28, b-31, b-34, 

b-37-38, b-43-45 

public library, b-8, b-15 

public schools, b-1, b-16 

public transportation, b-1, b-17 

R 

recreation, b-1, b-7, b-18, b-21, b-27, b-39, b-46 

recycle/recycling, b-10, b-13-15 

redevelopment, b-23, b-26-27 

regional, b-12, b-18, b-43 

runoff, b-24 

rural, b-1, b-5-6, b-10, b-23-24, b-31, b-34 

S 

smart growth, b-1, b-21-22 

smart growth development, b-1, b-22 

soil, b-26 

solar energy, b-19 

solid waste, b-9-10 

sprawl, b-1, b-21, b-30-33, b-35 

street tree, b-41 

suburban, b-29, b-35 

support local business, b-1 

sustainability/sustainable, b-1, b-3, b-6, b-11-15, b-21, b-30, 

b-33, b-39, b-44, b-47 

sustainability programs, b-3, b-44 

sustainable community, b-6, b-47 

sustainable development, b-1, b-39 

Sustainable Sites Initiative, b-44 

T 

traditional neighborhood development (TND), b-1, b-21, b- 30 

TRAM/The New Interurban, b-17 

transit-oriented development (TOD), b-1, b-23, b-29 

transportation, b-1, b-6, b-17-23, b-32-33, b-39, b-46 

tree, b-18, b-41, b-46 

U 

urban, b-1, b-21, b-29, b-30, b-31, b-32, b-33, b-35 

urban design, b-12, b-29 

urban growth boundary, b-1, b-35 

W 

walkable, b-22-23 

walking, b-1, b-18 

water, b-43 

water pollution, b-14 

Y 

yard trimmings/yard waste, b-10 

Z 

zoning,b-40-41, b-47

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