New development could redefine Avon. See how the Indy suburb has grown in satellite images
Land in the center of Avon, Indiana, was once home to a farming family. Now officials hope new development on the property will become a new central gathering place for the Indianapolis suburb.
Avon, in Hendricks County west of downtown Indianapolis, is one of several suburbs to see vast changes over the past few decades. Here's a look at how it changed from the mid-1980s to 2020.
Avon, Indiana, time lapse on Google Earth, 1984-2020
What's being built in Avon?
Developers recently broke ground $500 million, 500-acre project in Avon. Its proposal from Republic Development includes:
Single-family homes and housing for residents ages 55 and older
Core shopping district
65-acre Riverwalk District
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▶ Indianapolis suburbs: Developers break ground on $500 million, 500-acre project that could redefine Avon
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Time-lapse satellite images show how Avon has grown over time