Fishers is planning to form an “Allisonville Road Committee” to study development of the roadway between 106th Street and 126th Street.  Planning and Zoning Director Megan Vukusich says this study is aimed at establishing an identity for the corridor.  The Board of Public Works & Safety approved a contract with HWC Engineering to conduct the study.

“This study will provide us some insights on the best way to redevelop, identify strategic investments to support the corridor redevelopment and then improve walkability between this district and the surrounding neighborhoods, Nickel Plate Trail and the White River,” Vukusich told the board.

The committee meetings and community engagement that the study requires are expected to take about 6 months to complete.

In another item Thursday morning, the board voted for an amendment to a contract with Urban Planners.  The firm recently completed a housing study for the city and the amendment calls for a report on accessible housing, in conjunction with the the city’s committee on disabilities.  Mayor Fadness indicated that there may be at least on more amendment coming to this contract.

The Board of Public Works and Safety consists of Mayor Scott Fadness and his two appointees, Jeff Lantz and Jason Meyer.  Meyer was unable to attend Thursday’s session.