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Engineering plans for improving State Road 23 are currently being finalized by the State <br /> (INDOT) with construction anticipated to begin in 2012. Plans call for widening State <br /> Road 23, between Twyckenham Drive and Campeau Street, and will introduce a <br /> landscaped median-divided highway with two lanes of traffic in each direction and calls <br /> for the reconfiguration of the Five Points intersection, <br /> The improvements to State Road 23 will create a number of opportunities for new <br /> development in neighborhood. With the increased capacity of State Road 23 it is <br /> anticipated that traffic will also increase and cause the property along the roadway to <br /> become highly desirable for new development and businesses. In order to protect <br /> property values and the neighborhood's character, development along State Road 23 from <br /> Twyckenham to Campeau should be restricted to professional services offices and small <br /> scale retail. These uses will help to buffer the surrounding residential properties from the <br /> impacts of the increased traffic. <br /> In addition, the reconfiguration of the Five Points intersection will create a number of <br /> parcels for future development. The new intersection will be a commercial node and a <br /> key transition area between Eddy Street Commons, the Eddy Street Corridor South and <br /> the future office f small scale retail development along State Road 23, The newly created <br /> development parcels located at the Corby Boulevard and State Road 23 intersection, and <br /> the surrounding area, should be focused on mixed use development. <br /> Although the roadway improvements will not directly impact the intersection of State <br /> Road 23 and Edison Road, and its immediate surroundings, this area will continue to be <br /> monitored to ensure that any future development complements activities occurring along <br /> State Road 23 and will continue to be supported as a commercial node. <br /> Goals and objectives for the State Road 23 corridor: <br /> o Preserving and enhancing the quality of life as identified by residents, including <br /> easy access to neighborhood schools, parks and commercial areas; and public <br /> safety; <br /> Improving the accessibility and making physical improvements to Fredrickson <br /> Park; <br /> Creating a redevelopment strategy for the Area, including a vision for mixing <br /> commercial and residential uses, improved traffic circulation, enhanced <br /> streetscapes, and public gathering space; <br /> Reducing traffic congestion and improving pedestrian and bike access along State <br /> Road 23. <br /> Expanding the off-street trail system to provide enhanced multi-modal access to <br /> parks, schools, and commercial areas. <br /> D. Future Development Areas <br /> Given limited resources, efforts need to be made in a focused manner in order to <br /> maximize the impact and overall visibility of redevelopment; so not all portions of the <br /> Northeast Neighborhood Development Area can be addressed at once. Although the <br /> 11 <br />