Perspectives

Ball Plaza

FIGURE 6.6 BALL PLAZA PERSPECTIVE

Shown in this rendered perspective is the Main Plaza space or ‘Ball Plaza.’ Named after the influence and impact the Ball Brothers had on the Muncie community, Ball Plaza redefines this space as its central hub. Located in the previous footprint of the central anchor store Carson’s, this now flourishing outdoor space has transformed what used to be a single use retail store into a highly efficient programable commons. This plaza is scheduled to host events, outdoor dining, leisure, community markets, together with an extensive range of functions programable to for the community.

Event Lawn

FIGURE 6.7 EVENT LAWN PERSPECTIVE

Where used to be extensive amounts of asphalt parking lot is now converted into a social, viable, and sustainable system of facilities. This portion of the mall has now harnessed day to day functionality accompanying arrangements to occupy weekly, and annual junctures. This section of the site is to host an Event Lawn, stage, dog park, gardens, MITs bus dropoff, recreational trails, and wetland, woodland, and prairie ecosystems. At this expense the site is programmed but not restricted to pedestrian leisure, recreation, travel, concerts, festivals, connection to the Cardinal Greenway, picnics, and social gatherings.

Muncie Mini

FIGURE 6.8 MUNCIE MINI PERSPECTIVE

This perspective is an example of one of the countless opportunities this site provides. Conveyed in this graphic is the ‘Muncie Mini,’ a mini marathon taking place between Ball Plaza and the Event Lawn. At the community’s disposal this beautiful red brick roadway can be reprogrammed to host junctures such as food trucks, local markets, parades, and mini marathons like the one exhibited here. Despite the fact that this roadway is used for simplified vehicular access, it is easily expendable to serve many purposes throughout the year.