December 29, 20213 yr Work on Lofts at Headwaters Park to kick off in January Site work on The Lofts at Headwaters Park project is set to start in January, the city announced on Wednesday. The project, located where the current Club Soda parking lot is, is a six-story mixed-use building with 217 apartments, 15 townhomes, 12,000 square feet of commercial space, and a parking garage with 651 spaces. More below: https://www.wpta21.com/2021/12/29/work-lofts-headwaters-park-kick-off-january/?fbclid=IwAR2LibVN3HYLXz4CRdvNnMrgMhOKuHqSxBVUZuWa15r8ILGQW5cWHifpFFI "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 10, 20223 yr Swiss Company Named Anchor Tenant for Fort Wayne Development A Switzerland-based risk management firm has announced plans to move its regional office in Fort Wayne to The Riverfront at Promenade Park by the end of the year. Swiss Re Group, which employs nearly 200 in the city, says it will invest nearly $5 million in its space in the $90 million mixed-use development, which will open in two phases this year. The company provides reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer with about 15,000 employees around the world. It has been in Fort Wayne since its acquisition of Lincoln Re in 2001. More below: https://www.insideindianabusiness.com/articles/swiss-company-named-anchor-tenant-for-fort-wayne-development "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 14, 20223 yr UNIQUE DEVELOPMENT PLANNED FOR DOWNTOWN THROUGH PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN SURACK ENTERPRISES AND CITY OF FORT WAYNE The City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division is partnering with Sweetwater founder Chuck Surack and Lisa Surack, now of Surack Enterprises, to bring more development to the downtown area. The project, known as “The Pearl,” will be an investment of nearly $50 million by the Suracks. It is anticipated to include a seven-story mixed-use building with more than 35,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial and event space, 92 structured parking spaces for residents, five “first of its kind” live/work units and approximately 76 dwelling units on upper floors. The site is just west of The Bradley, Fort Wayne’s new boutique hotel, and south of Perfection Bakeries. It is bounded by Pearl, Webster, and Main Streets, and Maiden Lane. The project will complement The Bradley and other existing neighborhood uses with a large, ground floor event space in addition to restaurant and retail amenities. More below: https://www.cityoffortwayne.org/latest-news/4997-unique-development-planned-for-downtown-through-partnership-between-surack-enterprises-and-city-of-fort-wayne.html?fbclid=IwAR17zg4e26nvYuh75LaBQQ6fkKe_SLNhWG8UiQcxrikyQGIMtVQRAkyEf8w "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 15, 20223 yr 7 hours ago, ColDayMan said: UNIQUE DEVELOPMENT PLANNED FOR DOWNTOWN THROUGH PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN SURACK ENTERPRISES AND CITY OF FORT WAYNE The City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division is partnering with Sweetwater founder Chuck Surack and Lisa Surack, now of Surack Enterprises, to bring more development to the downtown area. The project, known as “The Pearl,” will be an investment of nearly $50 million by the Suracks. It is anticipated to include a seven-story mixed-use building with more than 35,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial and event space, 92 structured parking spaces for residents, five “first of its kind” live/work units and approximately 76 dwelling units on upper floors. The site is just west of The Bradley, Fort Wayne’s new boutique hotel, and south of Perfection Bakeries. It is bounded by Pearl, Webster, and Main Streets, and Maiden Lane. The project will complement The Bradley and other existing neighborhood uses with a large, ground floor event space in addition to restaurant and retail amenities. More below: https://www.cityoffortwayne.org/latest-news/4997-unique-development-planned-for-downtown-through-partnership-between-surack-enterprises-and-city-of-fort-wayne.html?fbclid=IwAR17zg4e26nvYuh75LaBQQ6fkKe_SLNhWG8UiQcxrikyQGIMtVQRAkyEf8w Love seeing all the work being done in Fort Wayne. It will never be a massive city, but has a lot of charm and arts. Edited February 15, 20223 yr by VintageLife
December 13, 20222 yr WANE 15 explores everything Electric Works has to offer After years of planning and fundraising and building and restoring, the former General Electric campus in Fort Wayne is transformed into the new mixed-used development called Electric Works. WANE 15 got exclusive access to the different areas people can experience when they visit – and some of the areas not always open to the general public. Watch the different videos below to learn more and explore Inside Electric Works. Electric Works Fun Facts: To date, more than one million hours of labor have gone into the Electric Works project 119,000 square feet of masonry has been restored More than 10,000 cubic yards of concrete has been poured to-date 286,000 square feet of new roofs More than two acres of new unit pavers laid so far $286 million total public and private investment Ten buildings with 740,000 square feet of office and retail space 70 percent of the available space is rented so far More below: https://www.wane.com/top-stories/inside-electric-works/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
December 13, 20222 yr Downtown Ft Wayne is filling in very nicely. Seems to have benefitted from limited urban renewal and no freeways cutting through the city.
December 13, 20222 yr 12 hours ago, westerninterloper said: Downtown Ft Wayne is filling in very nicely. Seems to have benefitted from limited urban renewal and no freeways cutting through the city. Yeah, it will never be a huge city, but they are doing a pretty good job downtown. Prices seem insane for that small of a downtown though, so it will be interesting to see how well it continues. Electric works is looking amazing and I’m hoping to stop by it during the holidays.
December 14, 20222 yr 21 hours ago, VintageLife said: Yeah, it will never be a huge city, but they are doing a pretty good job downtown. Prices seem insane for that small of a downtown though, so it will be interesting to see how well it continues. Electric works is looking amazing and I’m hoping to stop by it during the holidays. also be sure to drop in the castle gallery — my old friend shows his work there — its a beautiful setting — http://castlegallery.com
January 20, 20232 yr The Lofts at Headwaters Park receives TIF funding The Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission approved the use of $1.6 million in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds for the Lofts at Headwaters Park project Tuesday. The funds will be given over a period of three years. The mixed-used development was originally planned to cost $67 million. That estimate came in 2020, but officials with the development said inflation is pushing the price to nearly $100 million now. Jonathan Leist, Deputy Director of Redevelopment for Fort Wayne, said the $1.6 million in TIF financing will be a great addition, with the money going toward things like water and sewer plans and the removal of contaminated soils. More below: https://www.wane.com/news/local-news/the-lofts-at-headwaters-park-receives-tif-funding/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 30, 20232 yr SITE WORK TO BEGIN ON THE LOFTS AT HEADWATERS PARK DEVELOPMENT Mayor Tom Henry, the City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division and developer Barrett & Stokely announced today that the developer will soon begin construction of the $98 million mixed-use development at the northeast corner of Clinton and Superior streets known as The Lofts at Headwaters Park. The Lofts at Headwaters Park will feature apartments, townhomes, retail space, and a public parking garage. Work will begin Monday, April 3 with street excavation and new sanitary sewer installation on Barr Street causing a closure of Barr Street between Superior and Duck streets. The Barr Street temporary closure is expected to last approximately two weeks. During this time, patrons for Club Soda will still be able to park under the railroad viaduct across Superior Street on evenings and weekends, the bus depot lot on the southwest corner of Clinton and Superior streets, and in front of Club Soda on the north side of Superior Street. More below: https://www.cityoffortwayne.org/latest-news/5375-site-work-to-begin-on-the-lofts-at-headwaters-park-development.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 30, 20232 yr 54 minutes ago, ColDayMan said: SITE WORK TO BEGIN ON THE LOFTS AT HEADWATERS PARK DEVELOPMENT Mayor Tom Henry, the City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division and developer Barrett & Stokely announced today that the developer will soon begin construction of the $98 million mixed-use development at the northeast corner of Clinton and Superior streets known as The Lofts at Headwaters Park. The Lofts at Headwaters Park will feature apartments, townhomes, retail space, and a public parking garage. Work will begin Monday, April 3 with street excavation and new sanitary sewer installation on Barr Street causing a closure of Barr Street between Superior and Duck streets. The Barr Street temporary closure is expected to last approximately two weeks. During this time, patrons for Club Soda will still be able to park under the railroad viaduct across Superior Street on evenings and weekends, the bus depot lot on the southwest corner of Clinton and Superior streets, and in front of Club Soda on the north side of Superior Street. More below: https://www.cityoffortwayne.org/latest-news/5375-site-work-to-begin-on-the-lofts-at-headwaters-park-development.html This will be great for that area. It is still crazy to me the prices some of the Dow then apartments and for sale units are going at. if you have never been to The Deck while in Fort Wayne, you need to check it out. It’s basically just east of this project.
September 21, 20231 yr Progess Along Fort Wayne’s Riverfront Continues FORT WAYNE, Ind (WOWO) — Earlier this year, work on Phase IIa of the riverfront development project was completed between Promenade Park and Headwaters Park. On Wednesday, Mayor Tom Henry joined the City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division and the Parks and Recreation Department for a groundbreaking ceremony of the start of the Riverfront Phase IIb Open Space construction. The $40 million investment will look to expand the public space from Promenade Park along the St. Marys River west to Ewing Street and east to Clinton Street. The expanded public space will feature an extension of the elevated Tree Canopy Trail, boat docks for private watercraft, universally-accessible boulder mound, hammock grove, walking trails, an amphitheater, and landscaping.
October 23, 20231 yr Massive $1.5 billion proposal to remake Fort Wayne north riverfront Eight co-developers proposed a transformational $1.5 billion series of projects for Fort Wayne’s north riverfront properties that would include an arena, soccer stadium, natatorium and more, covering more than 60 acres from Sherman Blvd. to Science Central. The city owns some of the proposed sites, including the 6.4 acres on Harrison St. that housed the former Pepsi bottling plant. In a release ahead of Monday’s announcement, developers checked off a list of items they say would attract more than 1.5 million visitors and users annually to downtown Fort Wayne: 5,000-seat multi-use arena and event venue 5,000-seat outdoor soccer stadium with connected boutique hotel Natatorium with Olympic-size swimming pool Additional athletic fields and basketball courts for youth sports and public use An E-sports venue “The Wedge” mixed-use development Mixed-use high-rise building with attached structure parking Multi-generational residential village that will house people of all ages and abilities Expanded, accessible riverwalk spaces More below: https://www.wane.com/news/local-news/massive-1-5-billion-proposal-to-remake-fort-wayne-north-riverfront/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 23, 20231 yr 7 minutes ago, ColDayMan said: Massive $1.5 billion proposal to remake Fort Wayne north riverfront Eight co-developers proposed a transformational $1.5 billion series of projects for Fort Wayne’s north riverfront properties that would include an arena, soccer stadium, natatorium and more, covering more than 60 acres from Sherman Blvd. to Science Central. The city owns some of the proposed sites, including the 6.4 acres on Harrison St. that housed the former Pepsi bottling plant. In a release ahead of Monday’s announcement, developers checked off a list of items they say would attract more than 1.5 million visitors and users annually to downtown Fort Wayne: 5,000-seat multi-use arena and event venue 5,000-seat outdoor soccer stadium with connected boutique hotel Natatorium with Olympic-size swimming pool Additional athletic fields and basketball courts for youth sports and public use An E-sports venue “The Wedge” mixed-use development Mixed-use high-rise building with attached structure parking Multi-generational residential village that will house people of all ages and abilities Expanded, accessible riverwalk spaces More below: https://www.wane.com/news/local-news/massive-1-5-billion-proposal-to-remake-fort-wayne-north-riverfront/ Was just going to post this. Sounds like this is a 10 year plan. I would put the chances of all of this happening at less than 50%, but even if half of it gets done that would be a huge improvement for that area.
October 28, 20231 yr ^ aside from redevelopment or new development there is background to this plan - fw gets regular and serious flooding, so presumably this will also help control it. my old friend’s family lives along the river there and iirc it was always an issue.
December 25, 20231 yr Was in Fort Wayne visiting in-laws and finally stopped by electric works. Took some photos inside, it’s a beautiful place but wasn’t as big as what I thought.
December 26, 20231 yr It felt the right-size for me for a metro of around 500,000. It was wonderful. "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
December 27, 20231 yr 21 hours ago, ColDayMan said: It felt the right-size for me for a metro of around 500,000. It was wonderful. Oh 100% agree, from pictures it looked bigger so I was thrown off. It’s absolutely beautiful and I am excited to see what they do with the entire area. It was dead when we went, so hopefully that was a one off
June 21, 2024Jun 21 Former Pepsi warehouse being transformed into apartments, retail space A transformative multi-phase project will replace the former Pepsi distribution facility along the riverfront, city officials announced Thursday. Mayor Sharon Tucker and the city’s Community Development Division revealed the property – which overlooks the St. Marys River – is being redeveloped into the “Treeline District”. The first phase will create 250 apartment units, 7,500 square feet of retail, and a garage with public parking. Labeled a “landmark destination” by city officials, the space will be bound by the river along with Harrison, 2nd and Wells streets. The city said in a release its goal is to enhance Fort Wayne’s tourism market. More below: https://www.wane.com/news/local-news/city-officials-to-reveal-plans-for-redevelopment-of-former-pepsi-distribution-site/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 21, 2024Jun 21 ^ now thats pretty cool to see. i think the key is to keep residential in the mix (thats why similar earlier projects like standalone portside in toledo failed in the 80s).
June 21, 2024Jun 21 6 minutes ago, mrnyc said: ^ now thats pretty cool to see. i think the key is to keep residential in the mix (thats why similar earlier projects like standalone portside in toledo failed in the 80s). Did any of Rouse's "festival marketplaces" make it out of the 1980s other than Fanueil Hall in Boston? Ft. Wayne's city and metro populations are also growing, unlike Toledo's - FW's city population will overtake Toledo soon, and its metro population isn't far behind.
June 21, 2024Jun 21 10 minutes ago, westerninterloper said: Did any of Rouse's "festival marketplaces" make it out of the 1980s other than Fanueil Hall in Boston? Ft. Wayne's city and metro populations are also growing, unlike Toledo's - FW's city population will overtake Toledo soon, and its metro population isn't far behind. aahh the 80s lol. i think maybe lexington, ky’s old portside is doing ok as its connected to the arena? the downtown nyc seaport portside bldg is a freaking mess — constant turnover. howard hughes corp doesnt know what to do with it — i dk either. anyway, yeah i am long impressed by ft wayne leadership and entrepreneurship, similar to grand rapids michigan. both have turned their decades earlier mistakes around. toledo is moribund and will get left behind.
June 21, 2024Jun 21 9 hours ago, mrnyc said: aahh the 80s lol. i think maybe lexington, ky’s old portside is doing ok as its connected to the arena? the downtown nyc seaport portside bldg is a freaking mess — constant turnover. howard hughes corp doesnt know what to do with it — i dk either. anyway, yeah i am long impressed by ft wayne leadership and entrepreneurship, similar to grand rapids michigan. both have turned their decades earlier mistakes around. toledo is moribund and will get left behind. Yes, FW has been doing well in part because it has been able to annex suburban growth, which I think primed its metro economy. The GM Truck plant in 1982 also helped. Toledo, jeez, I don't know. It's industrial legacy was far richer than the Fort's, so the fall has been harder and deeper. I don't see much energy here to turn it around; solar has helped, but there are still so many vacant, rotting industrial buildings in the city that just need to be demolished, and housing has really suffered since 2008.
June 22, 2024Jun 22 2 hours ago, westerninterloper said: Yes, FW has been doing well in part because it has been able to annex suburban growth, which I think primed its metro economy. The GM Truck plant in 1982 also helped. Toledo, jeez, I don't know. It's industrial legacy was far richer than the Fort's, so the fall has been harder and deeper. I don't see much energy here to turn it around; solar has helped, but there are still so many vacant, rotting industrial buildings in the city that just need to be demolished, and housing has really suffered since 2008. Toledo has been doing some good stuff downtown, the park along the river and the new housing. I think Toledo can turn it around but it’s a bit harder than Fort Wayne. I think Fort Wayne benefits from being the second largest city and it’s kind of far from anything else. If people want city life but Indianapolis is too big for them, Fort Wayne is great. Toledo has to fight with people moving to Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati and even Detroit.
June 23, 2024Jun 23 I think the main issue with Toledo is Detroit's shadow. Toledo utilizes Detroit Metro Airport instead of its own and you have a metro of over 5 million literally a rest stop away on I-75. Fort Wayne benefits from being North(east) Indiana's main hub and, yes, the secondary metro of Indiana helps. If Fort Wayne were located at, say, Roselawn (IN), it would be South Bend without Notre Dame. "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 12, 2024Sep 12 City of Fort Wayne planning $20M housing development on The Landing What is now a parking lot in one corner of The Landing could soon be transformed into 40 housing units, city officials announced Monday. “The Landing Exchange” is a $20 million housing development planned for the northeast corner of Harrison and Columbia streets. According to the press release, 20% of the units would be considered affordable housing.
October 14, 2024Oct 14 Housing, retail, parking garage planned for Wells Street site A developer that has transformed multiple properties in Fort Wayne plans to do the same for a 2-acre site on Wells Street. Monday, city officials announced plans are becoming reality for the “Wells Street Wedge.” It’s a site on the north side of the Saint Marys River and is northwest of Promenade Park, connected to the park by the old Wells Street Bridge. The development will bring 111 housing units and a public parking garage holding 236 spaces, according to a press release. There will also be 3,300 square feet of retail space. The site totals 2.28 acres. More below: https://www.wane.com/news/local-news/housing-retail-parking-garage-planned-for-wells-street-site/?utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=facebook.com&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3FwtnR_XFKdeiFwTHUd-8yoauGKAWYlrhZ1EKcMowHMzohEY6tPXuYnkk_aem_lGkdHyH9_OMKrQMejRYwZA "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 14, 2024Oct 14 30 minutes ago, ColDayMan said: Housing, retail, parking garage planned for Wells Street site A developer that has transformed multiple properties in Fort Wayne plans to do the same for a 2-acre site on Wells Street. Monday, city officials announced plans are becoming reality for the “Wells Street Wedge.” It’s a site on the north side of the Saint Marys River and is northwest of Promenade Park, connected to the park by the old Wells Street Bridge. The development will bring 111 housing units and a public parking garage holding 236 spaces, according to a press release. There will also be 3,300 square feet of retail space. The site totals 2.28 acres. More below: https://www.wane.com/news/local-news/housing-retail-parking-garage-planned-for-wells-street-site/?utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=facebook.com&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3FwtnR_XFKdeiFwTHUd-8yoauGKAWYlrhZ1EKcMowHMzohEY6tPXuYnkk_aem_lGkdHyH9_OMKrQMejRYwZA My wife and I got married on the wells street bridge almost 10 years ago. There was nothing in the area and it’s crazy to see it now.
October 14, 2024Oct 14 On 6/21/2024 at 8:54 AM, westerninterloper said: Did any of Rouse's "festival marketplaces" make it out of the 1980s other than Fanueil Hall in Boston? Ft. Wayne's city and metro populations are also growing, unlike Toledo's - FW's city population will overtake Toledo soon, and its metro population isn't far behind. If Brightline gets its hands on Columbus-Fort Wayne-Chicago, Fort Wayne could be 2 hours flat from The Loop. I think that would make a difference to Fort Wayne investors. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
October 14, 2024Oct 14 ^ lord knows you can’t get any better than that flat as a pancake route to run a rail line through. i dk the ridership projections would be worth it, but maybe and at least its easy to build.
October 15, 2024Oct 15 59 minutes ago, mrnyc said: ^ lord knows you can’t get any better than that flat as a pancake route to run a rail line through. i dk the ridership projections would be worth it, but maybe and at least its easy to build. Idk, I know I and my wife would go to Chicago a lot more. It isn’t a hard drive, just takes so damn long. Would love to be able to just get dropped off downtown without a car and enjoy the weekend and head back, while sleeping on the train.
November 5, 2024Nov 5 Soccer stadium coming to Allen County in 2026 In the coming years, thousands of fans will be able to cheer on Fort Wayne’s soccer club at what will be the largest outdoor stadium in northeast Indiana. Mark Music, the principal owner of Fort Wayne FC, is behind the building of a 7,500-seat stadium, according to Monday’s press release from the soccer club. In April, plans for a stadium were brought to the Allen County Plan Commission. It will be situated on the south side of Bass Road, adjacent to and west of Interstate 69, according to the release. In 2021, two parcels of land were bought for the location totaling over $2 million. More below: https://www.wane.com/news/local-news/soccer-stadium-coming-to-allen-county-in-2026/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 5, 2024Nov 5 2 hours ago, ColDayMan said: Soccer stadium coming to Allen County in 2026 In the coming years, thousands of fans will be able to cheer on Fort Wayne’s soccer club at what will be the largest outdoor stadium in northeast Indiana. Mark Music, the principal owner of Fort Wayne FC, is behind the building of a 7,500-seat stadium, according to Monday’s press release from the soccer club. In April, plans for a stadium were brought to the Allen County Plan Commission. It will be situated on the south side of Bass Road, adjacent to and west of Interstate 69, according to the release. In 2021, two parcels of land were bought for the location totaling over $2 million. More below: https://www.wane.com/news/local-news/soccer-stadium-coming-to-allen-county-in-2026/ Such a bad location, the previous stadium plan, that was downtown, was a much better location. Can’t believe people are still wanting stadiums in the suburbs, when downtown stadiums are incredibly popular.
November 5, 2024Nov 5 Fort Wayne may be building the classiest casino outside Nevada. Good for them. Full House Resorts release design concepts and other details of proposed New Haven Casino The company that wants to move a casino from southern Indiana to New Haven has released conceptual drawings of what the complex might look like along with other details. Full House Resorts intends to move the Rising Star Casino Resort from Rising Sun, Indiana to land located next to the I-469 and U.S. 30 interchange west of Doyle Road. The company’s intentions were first reported back in August. The original proposed location was at the corner of Doyle and Harper Roads near I-469 and U.S. 24; however, after gathering feedback from city officials and neighboring homeowners, the company opted for the new location. ... DESIGN ELEMENTS Industrial Brick Architecture Facade: Reclaimed brick and large windows create a rustic yet modern look, enhancing transparency and natural light. Structural Features: Exposed steel beams and sustainable materials reflect the region’s industrial past while maintaining a contemporary feel Greenhouse Integration Greenhouse Spaces: Integrated greenhouses house local produce and dining areas, creating a vibrant atmosphere for all seasons. Biophilic Design: Vertical gardens and indoor planters promote well-being and sensory experiences. Farm-to-Table Dining Restaurant Concepts: Seasonal menus focus on local ingredients, with dining set among thriving plants in greenhouses. Interactive Experience: Guests can engage in farm tours and cooking classes, connecting them to their food More below: https://www.wane.com/top-stories/full-house-resorts-release-design-concepts-and-other-details-of-proposed-new-haven-casino/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 6, 2024Nov 6 28 minutes ago, mrnyc said: mid. but good for ftw to have a nice casino. Yeah, with the title of that article I was expecting something crazy, but that is a pretty average building
November 20, 2024Nov 20 Urban Trail gets closer to connecting key pieces of downtown Fort Wayne The Fort Wayne Urban Trail has been talked about several times by Fort Wayne City Council, and on Tuesday, one section saw some positive movement. The trail is a brick path between the sidewalk and the street that sits at the same height as the sidewalk. The grand vision is that the path will connect all of the most popular areas in downtown. “This section is only on Harrison Street between Main and Washington,” said Joe Giant, Fort Wayne Community Development Administrator. “This section is critical to the trail’s original purpose, which is linking downtown’s major attractions. This section will connect the Riverfront to the Grand Wayne Center.” More below: https://www.wane.com/top-stories/urban-trail-gets-closer-to-connecting-key-pieces-of-downtown-fort-wayne/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
December 4, 2024Dec 4 Phase III of the Landing gets initial OK from Fort Wayne City Council The next phase of the Landing in downtown Fort Wayne is one step closer to securing the $19 million it needs for construction. At its meeting Tuesday night, the Fort Wayne City Council gave preliminary approval for a $4 million economic development bond for Phase III of the Landing. The Landing Exchange, first announced in September, is expected to include a new six-story building with about 5,000 square feet of commercial real estate on the ground floor and 40 housing units on the top five floors. Officials said at least eight of those units, or 20%, will be affordable to people making 80% of the area median income. Rent costs will range from $1,000 to $1,600 a month. More below: https://www.journalgazette.net/local/local-government/phase-iii-of-the-landing-gets-initial-ok-from-fort-wayne-city-council/article_c5bd78c6-b1e0-11ef-a210-679c7a151ae8.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
December 4, 2024Dec 4 1 hour ago, ColDayMan said: Phase III of the Landing gets initial OK from Fort Wayne City Council The next phase of the Landing in downtown Fort Wayne is one step closer to securing the $19 million it needs for construction. At its meeting Tuesday night, the Fort Wayne City Council gave preliminary approval for a $4 million economic development bond for Phase III of the Landing. The Landing Exchange, first announced in September, is expected to include a new six-story building with about 5,000 square feet of commercial real estate on the ground floor and 40 housing units on the top five floors. Officials said at least eight of those units, or 20%, will be affordable to people making 80% of the area median income. Rent costs will range from $1,000 to $1,600 a month. More below: https://www.journalgazette.net/local/local-government/phase-iii-of-the-landing-gets-initial-ok-from-fort-wayne-city-council/article_c5bd78c6-b1e0-11ef-a210-679c7a151ae8.html This is a great piece to finish that side of the landing, but it sucks it will hide the bison mural. It looks like there will be an alley right there, but still.
December 13, 2024Dec 13 The Eddy at North River will offer more downtown living on the St. Marys River Another large apartment complex is coming to the downtown riverfront. The Eddy at North River will be the third complex to rise over the St. Marys River built by Indianapolis real estate developers Barrett & Stokeley. Each substantial project is about a stone’s throw away from the other. The developer filed an application this month with the city’s plan commission, although details are limited. A public hearing will take place Jan.13. More below: https://www.wane.com/news/local-news/the-eddy-at-north-river-will-offer-more-downtown-living-on-the-st-marys-river/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 22Jan 22 Officials seek public input for Treeline District project Organizers for the Treeline District project opened up the floor to the public on Tuesday night. Community members were able to see the possibilities of an open public space within the district and provide feedback on the designs. Located north of the St. Marys River, the Treeline District is expected to take over the former Pepsi bottling site. The development is one acre of a public park that can hold different retail, entertainment, and commercial spaces. More below: https://www.wfft.com/news/officials-seek-public-input-for-treeline-district-project/article_4c575c2e-d85d-11ef-9e6f-93a0169c6c5a.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 22Jan 22 12 minutes ago, ColDayMan said: Officials seek public input for Treeline District project Organizers for the Treeline District project opened up the floor to the public on Tuesday night. Community members were able to see the possibilities of an open public space within the district and provide feedback on the designs. Located north of the St. Marys River, the Treeline District is expected to take over the former Pepsi bottling site. The development is one acre of a public park that can hold different retail, entertainment, and commercial spaces. More below: https://www.wfft.com/news/officials-seek-public-input-for-treeline-district-project/article_4c575c2e-d85d-11ef-9e6f-93a0169c6c5a.html They are doing a great job in that area, this project will be a great addition.
February 15Feb 15 Sports complex on historic North River site planned to boost Fort Wayne’s economy A redevelopment project upwards of $50 million will bring a sports complex to life near downtown Fort Wayne. The long-abandoned North River property – 29 acres bound by Clinton, Harrison and 4th streets – is being transformed into the North River Fieldhouse, a sports complex that could generate $36 million annually to be invested in the community. At a press conference Friday, Mayor Sharon Tucker announced plans for the project, which “will have a significant impact on Fort Wayne’s future,” according to the press release. More below: https://www.wane.com/top-stories/watch-mayor-announces-major-redevelopment-project/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 15Feb 15 10 hours ago, ColDayMan said: Sports complex on historic North River site planned to boost Fort Wayne’s economy A redevelopment project upwards of $50 million will bring a sports complex to life near downtown Fort Wayne. The long-abandoned North River property – 29 acres bound by Clinton, Harrison and 4th streets – is being transformed into the North River Fieldhouse, a sports complex that could generate $36 million annually to be invested in the community. At a press conference Friday, Mayor Sharon Tucker announced plans for the project, which “will have a significant impact on Fort Wayne’s future,” according to the press release. More below: https://www.wane.com/top-stories/watch-mayor-announces-major-redevelopment-project/ That looks pretty good, still think the soccer stadium would have been even better. I did watch it, does this include apartments? I thought I saw some but didn’t see anything in the article.
February 15Feb 15 It looks like it, behind the fieldhouse. "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 25Mar 25 Oxford Streetscape: The Next Step in Southeast Fort Wayne’s Revitalization Neighborhoods have always been the heart of Fort Wayne, and under Mayor Sharon Tucker’s leadership, revitalizing them remains a top priority. As part of the City of Fort Wayne’s Southeast Strategy, the Oxford Streetscape Project will soon transform Oxford Street between Lafayette Street and South Anthony Boulevard, breathing new life into the Oxford Neighborhood. This multi-phase initiative builds on the momentum of the Southeast Strategy, a comprehensive 10-year plan adopted in 2021 to drive growth and reinvestment in southeast Fort Wayne. In just a few years, this strategy has already delivered impactful projects like Powell Park, McKinnie Commons, and the Pontiac Street Market, while also reactivating and reengaging 11 neighborhood associations. With continued investment and progress, the Oxford Streetscape Project marks the next step in creating a more vibrant, safe, and connected community. The Oxford Streetscape Project aims to enhance safety, accessibility, and neighborhood identity through key improvements: Traffic Calming Measures – Narrower drive lanes, wider sidewalks, and potential on-street parking adjustments to create a safer environment. ADA-Compliant Upgrades – Reconstruction of curbs, sidewalks, and deteriorated drive approaches to meet current accessibility standards. Infrastructure Enhancements – Improved stormwater drainage, with the potential for green infrastructure. Neighborhood Identity – Special pavement designs, banners, lighting, and landscaping to create a distinct character for the area. Pedestrian-Friendly Features – Updated street lighting at a pedestrian scale to improve safety and walkability. https://www.cityoffortwayne.org/city-blog/5976-oxford-streetscape-the-next-step-in-southeast-fort-wayne-s-revitalization.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 25Mar 25 Indiana Tech purchases Building 36 at Electric Works, launching Junction 36 Innovation Center Indiana Tech has purchased Building 36 at the Electric Works campus in Fort Wayne for $1.5 million, using funds from a $21 million grant from Lilly Endowment, Inc. The building will be transformed into Junction 36, a new advanced manufacturing and innovation hub designed to boost economic growth, workforce development, and talent retention in Northeast Indiana. Located at the corner of College and Wall Streets, Building 36 will undergo renovations over the next 18 to 24 months. More below: https://www.wane.com/top-stories/indiana-tech-purchases-building-36-at-electric-works-launching-junction-36-innovation-center/ From this... ...to this! "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 25Mar 25 19 minutes ago, ColDayMan said: Indiana Tech purchases Building 36 at Electric Works, launching Junction 36 Innovation Center Indiana Tech has purchased Building 36 at the Electric Works campus in Fort Wayne for $1.5 million, using funds from a $21 million grant from Lilly Endowment, Inc. The building will be transformed into Junction 36, a new advanced manufacturing and innovation hub designed to boost economic growth, workforce development, and talent retention in Northeast Indiana. Located at the corner of College and Wall Streets, Building 36 will undergo renovations over the next 18 to 24 months. More below: https://www.wane.com/top-stories/indiana-tech-purchases-building-36-at-electric-works-launching-junction-36-innovation-center/ From this... ...to this! That looks great, something like this was needed to help electric works keep going. I think they messed up by making the main building all office and not some apartments
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