For more than a generation, Castleton has served as a vibrant center of commerce in Central Indiana, and remains an important regional shopping destination and employment hub today. However, as national trends change so must our communities. Aging development, changing lifestyle preferences, and a rapidly evolving retail environment can lead – and in some places is already leading – to less desirable uses, vacancies, and devaluation. Castleton is at a critical moment: to think forward to the next version of this area and build on it’s past to create a vibrant future.

In 2019 the City of Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development led a year-long planning process in partnership with an expert planning team, headed by MKSK. This process focused on understanding Castleton today, capturing public input through a robust process, exploring opportunities for the future revitalization of this area, and making recommendations for implementation steps. The culmination of this is the Castleton Strategic Revitalization Plan, which positions the area for a new era of vitality as a center of not just shopping, but living and playing.