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Traders Point Gateway Project. Recreating a Natural Landscape around the INDOT Maintenance Unit. The Setting. The Site. 71 st Street Exit off I-65. The Need. View from downramp to 71 st Street. View from 71 st Street & Lafayette Road. View from Lakeside Road. View from Noel Road.
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Traders Point GatewayProject Recreating a Natural Landscape around the INDOT Maintenance Unit
The Site • 71st Street Exit off I-65
The Need View from downramp to 71st Street
Gateway to… • Normandy Farms • Lakeside Community • Traders Point • Mill Pond • Huntington • Eagle Creek Park • Pike Township
Design Considerations • Screen unsightly views • Use native plants tolerant of site conditions • Blend with surrounding woods • Ease of maintenance • Something beautiful for all to enjoy
Research • Property ownership • Soil conditions • Permits, rights of way • Native plants tolerant of site conditions
Entrance Border Landscape Plan Streetside Corner Rampside Corner Rampside Island 71st St. Triangle
Eastern red cedar Virginia creeper
Fragrant sumac Arrowwood viburnum
Sweetgum Blackhaw viburnum
Tuliptree Red maple
Arborvitae Serviceberry
Bayberry Catalpa
Hawthorn Potentilla
Benefits • Attractive views • Wildlife habitat • Native plant demonstration • Seasonal color changes • A fitting gateway to our neighborhoods and Eagle Creek Park
Required Resources • Trees and shrubs • Site preparation • Initial maintenance Funding • Installation • Planting day barbecue • Fall and spring maintenance days Volunteers
Partnerships Sought • Keep Indianapolis Beautiful • Eagle Creek Park • Neighborhood Associations • Individuals
A gateway to be proud of… Coming November 17, 2007!