Way back in January, the city put out an open call for developers to submit project proposals for the redevelopment of three downtown sites: City Market brick wings, Marion County Jail II, and the Arrestee Processing Center. These mostly vacant sites are city-owned, and Mayor Hogsett has a goal to strengthen + revitalize downtown while adding dense housing and public use spaces.
Yesterday, a developer was chosen for the Marion County Jail II and Arrestee Processing Center sites — 1820 Ventures will lead the way with its $120 million Cole Motor Redevelopment proposal, along with architectural design studios DKGR and Meticulous Design + Architecture. Here’s what to expect from the redevelopment.
An ode to the past
Nearly a century ago, the project site was home to Cole Motor Car Company’s campus — a luxury car builder and one-time Cadillac competitor. 1820 Ventures plans to incorporate this piece of Indy history into the new site. So far, we’ve seen the concept integrated into the site’s new name + can expect to see building restoration as a key design component (including historically accurate windows).
The new features
Here’s a quick look at what the 280,000 sqft mixed-use campus will hold.
In the Jail II building:
- ~140 apartments, from one- to three-bedrooms — Mayor Hogsett has stated that some affordable housing units will be included in the plans
- A rooftop deck + dog park
- A 15,000-sqft Ball State University Early Childhood Center and a 10,000-sqft Career Pathway Center
- Retail space, with storefronts along Washington + Market streets
In the Arrestee Processing Center:
- A 60,000-sqft concert space, thanks to a partnership with The Vogue
- 30,000 sqft of coworking space
- 40 parking spots, with an option to more parking nearby.
- Additional retail space
A few last facts
- 1820 Ventures is also the developer of the $250 million Elevator Hill redevelopment nearby.
- The new concert venue will be The Vogue’s first ever expansion.
