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Washington Square Mall
Tracking the first step in pre-development planning, study deliverables, and verified public documents.
Washington Square Mall is a major site on Indy’s east side with significant potential for reinvestment. This work is focused on moving from uncertainty to a credible, investor-ready path the community can follow.
Where things stand
On February 4, 2026, I convened a press conference to mark the first step in pre-development planning for Washington Square Mall, joined by Lauth Group, the Cumberland CDC, LISC, and Schmidt Associates.
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Cumberland Town Hall, 11501 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46229
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February 4, 2026
Pre-Development Site Study
This study is the first step in pre-development planning for Washington Square. It will produce clear, investor-ready information on what the site can support and how a future redevelopment can connect to the surrounding community.
What the study will answer
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Infrastructure and Site Constraints
Understand utilities, stormwater, and physical limitations. -
Site Capacity and Test Fits
Illustrate mixed-use possibilities through loose massing, bubble diagrams, and concept site layouts. -
Access and Circulation
High-level recommendations to improve movement through the site, including street connections, frontage improvements, and walkability for pedestrians, bikes, transit, and cars.
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Scope of services
Schmidt Associates will evaluate site conditions and document limitations, identify opportunities for future development, and recommend improvements for access by automobile, public transportation, bicycle, and pedestrian movement.
Engagement
Up to three meetings with key city officials, community members, and organizations identified by the leadership committee.
Deliverables
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Infrastructure site plan documenting utilities, stormwater, and key site elements
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Up to three concept site plan renderings illustrating development opportunities, including:
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Mixed-use outcomes (residential, commercial, greenspace)
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Transportation and access planning (traffic flow, parking, and neighborhood connections)
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Public documents
To keep this process transparent, I am publishing key documents as they become available.
Clarification on purchase claims
Two separate purchase agreement documents have been circulated to my office and referenced publicly. These documents contain different purchase terms and different signature dates.
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Both documents include earnest money deposit requirements tied to execution of the agreement. Each document also states that if the required earnest money deposit is not made by the stated deadline, the agreement terminates automatically (per the document language).
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If any party has documentation that supersedes these provisions (proof of deposit, recorded deed, closing statement, or a later written agreement signed by both parties), my office will review it and update this page accordingly.
This section exists to keep the public record grounded in verifiable documents.
Documents received
Purchase Agreement
(Version A) – $11.0M
Title/ownership status is determined by recorded instruments and closing documentation. This page posts the agreements provided to our office for transparency.
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The following documents are required to validate a proof of sale:
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Proof the earnest money was wired (receipt / escrow confirmation)
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Closing statement / settlement statement
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Recorded deed / instrument number from the recorder
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