On October 5, 1833, the United States of America transferred 160 acres to William McCord. This was the beginning of a small town known as “McCordsville” wedged between Fishers, Greenfield, Lawrence and Fortville, Indiana. Since then, the town has experienced exponential growth. Residents of this area may have noticed construction underway recently. This construction is a part of a project to build a downtown area.
The plan for a “downtown McCordsville” (also referred to as “McCord Square”) was first presented as a draft in 2019. Since then, construction has progressed rampantly in the intersection of W 750 N and N 600 W.
The project, designed by Rebar Development in Fishers, is reported to cost fifty million dollars. According to the Downtown McCordsville plan’s website, the purpose of such a project is to “develop a unique identity and character for [the community of McCordsville]” as “in many ways, McCordsville has been perceived as a residential extension of Lawrence and Fishers.”
In 2002, McCordsville had an estimated residency of 1,132; however, it has experienced exponential growth since then, housing nearly 10,113 people in 2021. The town manager of McCordsville, Tim Gropp, even estimates that the population of McCordsville could soon “top 18,000.”
The first of the plan’s three phases, the construction of a new apartment complex, is expected to be completed in the spring of 2024. Additionally, according to IndyStar, “six storefronts of 1,000 square feet will be at the foot of the apartments, large enough for boutiques or professional offices.” Other buildings to be included are a police station, a new town hall, and an amphitheater. Additionally, an outdoor commons area with walking trails will be developed.