The latest print edition of the Indianapolis Business Journal (IBJ) features a front page story from North of 96th reporter Lindsey Erdody on the future of Allisonville Road in Fishers, particularly the stretch from 96th Street on the south end to 126th Street on the north part.

Part of her article centers on the failed plans for Riverplace, an ambitious residential and commercial plan that never got off the ground.  The same developer still owns the property at 96th and Allisonville.  The story explores what may yet develop on that piece of land.

Mayor Scott Fadness and City Councilman Rich Block are quoted in the story on how the city’s move toward a comprehensive plan may include ways the city can encourage development along what had been a busy corridor.  That area of Fishers has seen a commercial and residential slump in recent years.

The mayor doesn’t plan to have the city become directly involved in development, such as buying land.  But Block says the plans to develop part of the Metropolitan Airport property can pave the way for more jobs in that area of the city and could provide commercial and residential development in that area.

Lindsey Erdody did a nice job on this story.  If you don’t already subscribe to the IBJ, look for this issue on a newstand and buy this week’s edition, if you have any interest in the future of the Allisonville Road corridor in Fishers.

UPDATE:  You can read the story at this link, but be aware that you are limited on the number of stories you can access per month if you are not an IBJ online subscriber.