Plan in the works for a commons area in downtown Washington The commons area would allow for events to set up shop without closing down Main street. Posted: Aug 4, 2021 5:48 PM Updated: Aug 4, 2021 6:44 PM Posted By: Gary Brian WASHINGTON, Ind. (WTHI) - A new commons area is being planned for downtown Washington. Plans call for an L shaped green space that sits on the corner of Third and Main. Right now the land is home to two large buildings. County officials plan to tear them down. In their place will be two open-air pavilions. Those pavilions would be used for concerts and other events downtown.