Design Review Mtg. No. 3 - May 21, 2015

NEBO ROAD/S.R. 332 - GATEWAY PROJECT

Blue Glass Linear Expression [Panel Details]

Textured Stone

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historicbridges

archeology educationThe imagery in this panel is based on a through truss bridge spanning the Mississinew River in Albany, built in 1905 by the Indiana Bridge Company. Several historic bridges have been incorporated into pedestrian trail projects within the county, which illustrates the value residents places on these structures.

In 1887, the Ball Brothers moved their company to Muncie, Indiana to take advantage of the abundant natural gas reserves. Although no longer manufacturered by the company, the glass home-canning jars made Ball a household name. This panel represents the long history Muncie has had with not only the Ball family, but glass manufacturing as a whole.

The geometric patterns shown in this panel illustrate a series of native american mounds that have been located in several locations across Delaware County. These mounds make up only a small part of the rich natural history of the area.

Delaware County encompasses seven cities--Muncie, Yorktown, Albany, Daleville, Selma, Eaton, and Gaston. This panel incorporates an abstract map that illustrates the density of the cityscapes that exist within the county as well as the vast agricultural landscape that surrounds them.

LEGEND:

a. Stacked limestone walls with varying textures and angles

b. Blue glass feature panels with interpretive expressions of community pillars

c. Metal lettering supported by stanchions in front of glass collage

d. Vertical metal banding/structural support columns/connection between walls and panels

e. Dense landscaping consisting of evergreen, deciduous, and ornamental trees (not shown)

f. Wildfl ower/prairie planting within expanded swale along highway (not shown)

g. Retaining wall separating upper platform from wildfl ower/prairie planting

h. Upper platform with monochromatic evergreen groundcover beds (not shown)

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This abstract elevation of a stack of books illustrates how Delaware County values education and is dedicated to that investment. At the collegiate level, Ball State University, numerous Ivy Tech Community College, and Indiana Business College call Delaware County home.

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Elevation ‘A’

natural.gas.boomThe late 1880s discoveries of natural gas in Eaton and Portland ignited Indiana’s historic gas boom, which would dramatically change the state’s economy. The imagery in this panel represents a fi eld of oil wells--a common site during this period.

Elevation ‘B’

trails & waterwaysThe Cardinal Greenway and White River Greenway are two prominent trails in Delaware County. Following the White River watershed, the two corridors feature overlooks, nature preserves, historic bridges, and accessible trailheads. Delaware County has been on the forefront of multi-use trail design and implementation.

Glass Collage Painted Steel

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