98 INDIANAPOLIS REGIONAL CENTER PLAN 2020 PLANNING DOWNTOWN’S FUTURE TODAY PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS Goal 24 Ecology and Sustainability Placemaking Develop projects that embody sustainability by conserving energy, protecting nonrenewable resources, improving air and water quality and protecting the natural environment. ALSO RELATES TO TOTAL VOTES Objective 24.1 NATURAL RESOURCES:  Use natural resources and natural seasonal and diurnal variation to improve tourism, public use and appreciation of environment. 34 q 1.LANDSCAPING:  Continue to plant more trees, shrubs and flowers that provide interesting color at various times of the year in new and existing places in the Downtown .   Living, Placemaking 33 q 2.PUBLIC INFORMATION:  Develop programs and literature to inform the public about conservation, sustainability and protection of the natural environment. Enjoying, Learning 1 Objective 24.2 GREEN BUILDINGS:  Incorporate energy efficient and ecologically sound practices into new development. 24 q 1.ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN:  Consider guidelines for green design buildings and landscaping and a program recognizing “green” design.  Increase the number of native trees and naturalized plantings along riverfronts and thoroughfares and support the tree preservation initiative. 21 q 2.DESIGN CENTER:  Provide information about green policies through a permanent design center. 3 Objective 24.3 ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE DEVELOPMENT:  Plan and promote new environmentally sensitive live and work development along the White River Corridor to fully realize this natural resource's recreational and open space potential. 22 q 1.LIFE SCIENCES:  Relate new improvements for BioCrossroads- Central Indiana Life Science Network in the Stadium Drive area sensitively to the River. Working, Living, Enjoying 8 q 2.SOUTHWEST DEVELOPMENT:  Study the potential for the reuse of industrial facilities and land at the River and Kentucky Avenue. Working, Living, Enjoying 6 q 3. LEED  STANDARDS:  Adopt LEED development standards and guidelines for all public development. Working, Living, Enjoying 5 q 4. MOZEL SANDERS PARK:  Relate new improvements at Sanders Park and the development of the new IPS school to the River, parkway and greenway. Living, Enjoying 3 Objective 24.4 SUSTAINABILITY:  Encourage urban-tolerant landscaping and maintenance resources for new greenspace improvements. 15 q 1.MAINTENANCE:  Develop methodology and resources to assure maintenance of existing improvements. Enjoying 9 q 2.CONSULTATION:  Provide consultation and advisory services through Indianapolis Downtown, Inc. and other professional groups. Enjoying 6 Objective 24.5 INCREASED GREENSPACE:  Improve public land to increase public greenspace and native wildlife plant habitats. 9 q INTERSTATE:  Remake and reconnect the lost landscape of the Inner-Loop Interstate into the living fabric of Downtown and the adjacent neighborhoods.  Make this a grand introduction and entry into Indianapolis for residents, visitors and travelers. Working, Living, Enjoying 9 Objective 24.6 AIR QUALITY:  Develop projects which provide high-density residential, business and institutional alternatives and enhance the opportunity for an environmentally friendly transportation system, reduced consumption of fossil fuels and improved air quality. 8 q AUTOMOBILE USE:  Reduce dependency on the private automobile. Moving, Living 8 Objective 24.7 ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Address environmental issues and identify cleanup resources in the southwestern portion of the Downtown. 8 q BROWNFIELDS:  Identify, remediate and redevelop brownfields in the southwestern portion of the Downtown Placemaking 8