Whitestown Announces Plans for Former Junkyard Property
WHITESTOWN, Ind. — Land that was once used by a junkyard in Whitestown could soon be transformed.
The Town of Whitestown has announced plans to develop the former Wrecks, Inc. junkyard along Indianapolis Road.
The proposal, a joint venture between Milhaus and Homefield, includes a youth sports area, hotel, water park, housing, retail space, and more.
“This project is the first of its kind in Boone County,” said Whitestown Town Manager Jason Lawson. “Since purchasing the land more than two years ago, town officials have worked diligently to develop plans for this property. We believe the project we have attracted is an ideal complement to Little League International’s new Central Region Headquarters currently under construction in Whitestown.”
The minimum $135-million project will include:
- Approximately 200,000 square foot Homefield youth sports environment, with at least one outdoor field
- Approximately 250-unit market-rate apartments
- Flagged hotel with at least 105 rooms
- An outdoor water sports and entertainment venue
- At least 50,000 square feet of medical office building uses
- Approximately 50,000 square feet of commercial/retail space
- Potential for approximately 75 for-sale residential units
The project is expected to be supported by local tax incentives such as tax increment financing (TIF) and a food and beverage tax.
The Whitestown Town Council will hear a presentation on the planned development at its meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 10.
