Crawfordsville, Indiana - The Indiana Chapter of the American Planning Association has awarded American Structurepoint and the City of Crawfordsville an honorable mention for outstanding economic development, celebrating their strategic efforts to drive local growth.

American Structurepoint’s Planning + Economic Development Group partnered with Crawfordsville leaders to create the Crawfordsville Retail Recruitment Strategy Plan. The data-driven plan includes a retail gap analysis that identified the city’s retail potential. It also outlines several strategies to provide a clear path for future growth, particularly in attracting grocery retailers.

“Our goal was to create a practical, digestible plan that city leaders could immediately act on,” said American Structurepoint Planning + Economic Development Group Leader Matthew O’Rourke. “We are grateful for the opportunity to help Crawfordsville position itself for long-term success in attracting retailers.”

American Structurepoint’s planning experts conducted a detailed analysis of consumer demand for various business categories. The team then developed targeted strategies to market Crawfordsville to commercial developers and national retailers. Results from the study have led to new economic development in Crawfordsville, including the construction of a new ALDI store.

About American Structurepoint
American Structurepoint, headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a national architecture and engineering consulting firm. We define the standard of excellence for people across the world who want help building and bettering their community. American Structurepoint professionals work in 18 design centers throughout Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, and Texas. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has consistently listed the company as a Top 200 Design Firm. The firm ranked No. 137 on ENR’s 2025 list. For almost 60 years, American Structurepoint has offered complete consulting and comprehensive design services to improve the quality of life for the people and communities we serve. For more information, visit www.structurepoint.com.