Consideration of scale/scope are very much a part of the gateway development process. Below is a general list of items that could be included in a gateway development process. However, each gateway project will be unique and could require components not included here. This information is to be used as a guide but not a definitive checklist in the development a gateway project.

• Identify the businesses, residents, neighborhood groups, and City government representatives that are joining forces to revitalize the designated area.
• Set up an ad hoc task force to address the key issues of the proposed project.
• Develop a schedule of the anticipated completion of the project.

• Specify location of proposed project.
• It is recommended that professional civil engineering or architectural and design firms be consulted for assistance in developing a conceptual design.
• Review conceptual design with appropriate City staff (may require more than one coordination meeting).
• Solicit approval of conceptual design concept from appropriate City staff.
• Denote any improvements in infrastructure that the project will provide.
• Prepare preliminary cost estimates, including items such as on-going maintenance, landscaping, irrigation, electrical needs, banners, etc.
• Solicit public support and concurrence.
• City will require a maintenance plan including a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will denote project responsibilities for on-going maintenance, costs of irrigation and electricity, banners, replanting of landscape materials, etc.

• Identify exact project limits.
• Identify project team.
• Consider intra-governmental needs (is there more than one local jurisdiction included in the project limits – e.g., City of Indianapolis, State of Indiana, other local jurisdictions.
• Prepare project cost estimates.
• Prepare cost benefit analysis.
• Identify possible funding sources for the proposed project, especially the local match if utilizing federal funds. Grants from area businesses, civic organizations, churches, and other agencies should be considered.
• Demonstrate need for the project.
• Identify project alternatives (as appropriate).
• Provide a schedule of coordination activities that will occur with appropriate agencies and organizations.
• Solicit public input – conduct Public Information Meeting(s).
• Develop project schedule.
• Consider traffic impacts, environmental considerations, historical district requirements.
• Address insurance requirements for the project (if appropriate).

• Coordinate with utilities (see list that follows).
• Determine right-of-way needs.
• Determine if sidewalks are needed (as linkage to other projects, facilities, services, etc.).
• Examine zoning requirements.
• Determine permit requirements (see attached list of contacts).
• Analyze traffic engineering requirements – intersection sight distance, signal timing, and maintenance of traffic during construction, etc.
• Determine drainage needs (examine storm drains, inlets, manholes, etc for needs that may impact the project).
• Determine Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
• Consider pedestrian access (and bicycle if appropriate).
• Make provisions for emergency access.
• Coordinate with IndyGo regarding transit linkages, bus stops/shelters, etc.
• Evaluate and address environmental issues.
• If the area in an historic district special regulations will apply.