34 INDIANAPOLIS REGIONAL CENTER PLAN 2020 PLANNING DOWNTOWN�fS FUTURE TODAY WORKING DOWNTOWN TECHNOLOGY, INDUSTRY AND ADVANCED MANUFACTURING The technology, industry and advanced manufacturing sectors have long been a fixture in the south part of the Regional Center.  In order to continue as recommended, the zoning ordinance should incorporate classifications that accommodate new initiatives.  Environmental issues also need to be addressed, including the identification of cleanup resources, in proximity the southwest Downtown corridor.   RECOMMENDATION Identify and remediate impediments to site preparation. OBJECTIVES Zoning  Prepare a Land Use Plan that supports new initiatives and work with developers to acquire permits and approvals Environmental Issues  Address environmental issues and identify the need for remediation and resources to support new development areas, including Kentucky Avenue, Stadium Drive and the Northeast Regional Center. INFRASTRUCTURE While the broader issue of infrastructure is covered in the Moving Around Downtown section of this report, infrastructure in the Regional Center is very important to the business community and as such is mentioned also in this section.  Improving information technology infrastructure for emerging and existing businesses is a regional issue. In addition to information technology, the expansion of chilled water systems, steam systems, water distribution lines and sewer lines are important to the business community.  Utility extension reduces costs of new development. It is also important to address pedestrian movement and the pedestrian experience by establishing new infrastructure for pedestrians and reducing vehicle and pedestrian conflicts Facilitating right-of-way access and allowing adequate space in planning of infrastructure improvements for pedestrian amenities such as bus shelters and information kiosks can also improve movement and experience. The business infrastructure environment is not complete without addressing the need for the expansion and maintenance of surface streets and parking facilities. RECOMMENDATION Plan for the expansion and maintenance of surface streets and parking for existing and emerging businesses. OBJECTIVES Transit Loop  Create a comprehensive transit loop, especially in the Stadium Drive area/historic Central Canal terminus to service University and life science research facilities and their personnel. Parking  Create a sustainable public-private partnership in the new development of parking facilities. Street Grid  Redesign street system and parking comprehensively to support new businesses, especially in the Stadium Drive area/historic Central Canal terminus. RECOMMENDATION Improve information technology infrastructure for emerging and existing businesses throughout the Region. OBJECTIVES Information Technology  Install fi optics, wireless and other technologies to adequately provide for the needs of life science businesses. Existing and Future Technology  Focus and assist information technology to benefit wholesale and retail development as well as new technology-based development,  in the Stadium Drive area, historic Central Canal and the IUPUI campus. Telecom Center  Preserve and plan for future development in and around the Kentucky Avenue/Merrill Street national network center. Coordination  Coordinate infrastructure improvements and future rights-of-way across agencies and over time. Information Technology Providers  Study the level of service offered by information technology service providers and recommend improvements. RECOMMENDATION Expand chilled water systems, steam systems, water distribution and sewer lines. OBJECTIVE Utility Extension  Reduce costs of new development by extending chilled water, steam and water distribution lines. RECOMMENDATION Improve pedestrian movement and pedestrian experience in the infrastructure environment. OBJECTIVES Pedestrian  Establish new infrastructure for pedestrians and reduce vehicle and pedestrian conflicts Bus Shelters and Kiosks  Allow adequate space in planning of infrastructure improvements for the installation of bus shelters and information kiosks. Right-of-Way  Improve pedestrian right-of- way access by purchasing additional land. For a broader discussion of the topic of infrastructure, refer to Goal 17: Infrastructure (page 52) in the Moving Around Downtown section.  See page 92 for projects and programs related to the topic of infrastructure. Lilly Corporate Center