{ Gateways along Washington Ave at Sixth & Eighth Recommendation • In order to promote and highlight the Haynie’s Corner Art District, appropriate and interesting gateway and signage features should be installed along Washington Avenue. The intersection at Eighth and Washington provides an opportunity for signage on a vacant parcel at 200 Washington Avenue. The remnant Washington Avenue Temple tower at Patchwork Central provides the opportunity to more fully utilize this iconic structure as an “identifier” for the Art District. Appropriate lighting and signage on and near the tower could create a compelling and recognizable structure. Phasing Short Term 0-5 years • The project must be completed in a manner that keeps pace with and complements the redevelopment efforts in surrounding blocks. • The project must be positioned and timed to leverage investment. Location • Location for signage would be at 200 Washington Avenue and the tower structure at Patchwork Central, 100 Washington Avenue. N GTO AVE IN Responsibility SH WA E AV S M A AD • Patchwork Central (provide approval for enhancements to their tower) ON • Evansville Department of Metropolitan Development • Evansville Brownfields Corporation (owns parcel at 200 Washington Avenue) FF JE SECON D ST Funding Sources • Tax Increment Financing • Community Development Block Grant funds • Corporate sponsorships • Donations Estimated Cost • Cost would vary depending on the design components that are incorporated in the project. Carmel Arts & Design District Gateway source: carmelcitycenter.wordpress.com S ER Canton, Ohio Arts District Sign source: buzzbinmagazine.com E AV
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