Evansville's historic Greyhound Terminal (shown at upper right corner of plan) will anchor the city's new Bicentennial Park. (Graphic courtesy of Evansville Courier & Press)

Greyhound station restoration sparks Evansville park project

5/15/2012

Evansville officials took another exciting step toward revitalization of the Greyhound Bus Terminal when they introduced plans for a new Bicentennial Park. The former terminal will serve as an anchor for the park, which will encompass the entire block surrounding the building.

Indiana Landmarks acquired the 1939 Art Moderne terminal last year and is partnering with the city to restore and adapt the building as offices and community space. Restoration will begin as soon as environmental cleanup is complete and the building receives a clean bill of health from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.

The design of Bicentennial Park was a collaborative effort involving RATIO Architects, Bernardin Lochmueller& Associates, Hafer & Associates, and Bill Gaisser Designs/Architecture. On May 3 the city’s Department of Metropolitan Development held one of two public outreach sessions seeking residents’ input for the Park. A second outreach meeting will be announced later this month, and a third meeting when final plans are unveiled.

For more information contact the Evansville Department of Metropolitan Development, 812-436-7823 or visit http://evansvillegov.org/