Posted in north river, omni source on February 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The News-Sentinel is reporting today that Mayor Tom Henry has received three proposals to develop the OmniSource property…
Henry said one plan centers on a mixed-use building with retail on the first floor and condominiums above; another involves “sports and recreation,” and though Henry said he did not know specifics of a third plan, he said [...]
Posted in MLK Bridge, St. Mary's River, river greenway on February 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The Journal Gazette reported today that the Board of Public Works approved the $8.1 million Martin Luther King Bridge replacement deal
[...] The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Bridge was scheduled to be replaced by the state, and the city agreed to partner with the state transportation department to make it more than a simple concrete [...]
Posted in harrison square, headwaters park, sky ride on February 14, 2008 | 1 Comment »
The News-Sentinel was kind enough to post my letter about integrating cell technology with a Headwaters Park sky ride in today’s paper.
See also:
Add Aerial Tram to Park Project Journal Gazette (2/18/08)
Pyramids for Headwaters Park
Bringing it all together
Headwaters Park Sky Ride
Harrison Square Terminal
Posted in MLK Bridge, headwaters park, old fort, wells street bridge on February 10, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Here’s a YouTube video clip of flooding in the North River/Headwaters Park area
Includes the Wells Street Pedestrian Bridge, Martin Luther King Bridge, Headwaters Park and the Old Fort.
Posted in Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne history, West Central Neighborhood, flooding, headwaters park, lawton park on February 8, 2008 | 3 Comments »
It seems fitting to mention Headwaters Park in light of the recent flooding. Plagued by repeated deluges over the years, the area was transformed to provide year round entertainment while respecting the St. Mary’s River’s natural tendency to flood.
In 2002, Fort Wayne’s own Geoff Paddock, Executive Director of Headwaters Park, published Headwaters Park: Fort Wayne’s Lasting Legacy. The [...]
"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
