Indiana University-Indianapolis brought home the win at the 2023 NAIOP Indiana University Challenge. Teams from Ball State, Butler, IU-Bloomington, IU-Indianapolis, Notre Dame, and Purdue competed in the competition, which was held at Holliday Farms Clubhouse on November 2nd and sponsored by Holladay Properties and the Opus Foundation.
Teams were asked to propose the most profitable, yet feasible, solution for the redevelopment of a prominent gateway to Zionsville consisting of 26 acres located just south of town. The winning team of Will Herndon, Shane Mahuron, Carter Piper, and Triniti Spurgeon proposed Green Gate Village, a mixed use development featuring activated retail and specialized office designed to create a community center and southern gateway to the town. The development centered around three principles: Good Health & Well-being, Sustainable Cities & Community, and Climate Action. These principles, designed to reflect the identity of Zionsville, inspired amenities within the development, including extensive green spaces, birdhouses, mason bee houses, rain gardens, 3D art installations, a community rooftop garden, a dog park, and walking and biking trails.
As the winners, IU-Indianapolis’ team received the Wally F. Holladay Entrepreneurial Excellence Award and a $5,000 Scholarship provided by the Opus Foundation.
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