Commercial
Wal-Mart Shopping Center
Portage, Indiana

"Dual-purpose" describes most elements of this commercial development, beginning on the perimeter of the site where an attractive landscaped entry doubles as a stormwater detention facility.

Category
Shopping Center

Snapshot
• 35.7 Acres
• 6 Retail Sites
• 2 Water Features
• 685-space Parking Lot

Services Provided
• Site Investigation and Planning
• Preliminary Design
• Final Design
• Construction Assistance

Site Considerations
• An arched bridge with open-channel culvert maximizes available retail and parking space while addressing landscaping and detention requirements.

• The bridge uses economical culvert material to provide an appealing entry while minimizing construction costs.

• The site plan was designed for future expansion including a second retail anchor with 350 additional parking spaces.