Hancock County - SR 9 Innovation Corridor development package

The SR 9 Innovation Corridor Development Package is a strategic framework for Hancock County, Indiana, aimed at transforming the corridor between I-70 and Eden into a premier destination for Ag-Tech and AgriScience. Centered on the adaptive reuse of the Elanco Campus, the plan envisions a high-tech mixed-use district that fosters research and development while preserving the county's rural identity. Key components include the protection of farmland east of SR 9, the revitalization of the Maxwell and Eden areas into rural residential and commercial nodes, and infrastructure improvements such as the expansion of CR 300 N to handle heavy truck traffic. By balancing modern innovation with "conservation principles" and natural space preservation, the plan seeks to attract a tech-oriented workforce while maintaining the scenic integrity of the SR 9 corridor.