The North River Now Task Force met on August 23 to finalize the development concept.
Click Part 1 or Part 2 to view. The Task Force will submit the final proposal to Mayor Graham Richard in September.
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North River Final Concept
Posted in north river on August 29, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Is Mixed-Use the Best Use?
Posted in Fort Wayne history, retail shops, water park on August 4, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Appearing in Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly is a column by Derrick Gingery. Here are a few key quotes:
The proposed “north river” redevelopment project comes at a time when the Fort Wayne area already is saturated with shopping destinations.
Mike Dahm, a senior broker for NAI Harding Dahm had this to say:
“We’re overbuilt in retail right [...]
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"Fort Wayne has a proud heritage and long ago was the destination of choice for early settlers. The city has lost its Sense of Self. We cannot look to Toledo or Dayton, Indianapolis or Providence for who or what we are supposed to be. We must embrace that which makes us unique. Only we can reclaim the title long lost, and once again become the standard-bearer worthy of emulation."
"I utterly reject the belief that the people of Fort Wayne are resistant to change. They simply have not yet seen a vision they can stand behind. Show them the right plan at the right time and the right price and they will proudly support it."
- Dave MacDonald
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