Just in case you haven’t been by the ballpark at Harrison Square lately, above is a shot from the OxBlue webcam that sits atop the Summit Square building.
The view of the ballpark also shows how close the at-risk GE campus is to Harrison Square.
Places like Heinz Lofts in Pittsburgh should be looked to for adaptive reuse inspiration if and when the time comes that the GE campus becomes vacant.
I would even posit to say that the GE campus would become a greater redevelopment priority than the North River site at that point, given its historical value and potential for reuse.
New owner will revamp Park Place
Executive chef to buy downtown restaurant, rename it L’Asiatique
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“Park Place will close Aug. 2, and Jovevski promises that its reopening as L’Asiatique two weeks later will provide customers an experience that justifies the “fine dining” designation. Most entrees will be in the $18-$26 range.
The new name – “it means ‘Asian’ in French,” Jovevski said – will reflect both style and substance. During the temporary shutdown. the restaurant in the First Source building at 200 E. Main St. will receive a makeover stressing a more contemporary, colorful appearance.”
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“He intends to continue that hands-on approach as co-owner with his father, Metodija Jovevski, citing his passion for the work and his belief that downtown Fort Wayne is on the cusp of exciting times, thanks to the Harrison Square revitalization project and other recent improvements.
“I often go out to eat in Chicago and other big cities, and I want people to know there will be a place like that in Fort Wayne,” said Jovevski, who studied cooking and restaurant management at Johnson & Wales University in Charleston, S.C., and was a chef at Joseph Decuis in Roanoke and Opus 24 at Covington Plaza before moving to Park Place last year.”
Ballpark expenses rise with soil work
Reserve fund tapped for $300,000 after sewer issues surface
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“The Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission on Monday consumed a chunk of the downtown ballpark’s contingency money, but city officials stressed the $30 million project is on schedule and on cost.
Greg Leatherman, city redevelopment director, said there is still about $1.5 million available for unexpected costs and amenities for the project after the additional expenses approved Monday, a decrease from about $2 million.”
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“The commission did approve several cost decreases from similar engineering changes on various contracts. Leatherman said those cuts were already anticipated and are included in the $1.5 million contingency number.”
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“Leatherman said if there is contingency money available at the end of the project, it could be used on other amenities, such as a nicer batter’s eye screen in center field to help hitters see the pitch. He said those decisions will be made when the likelihood of unknown cost increases diminishes.”
Downtown gets colorful additions
Bike racks, chairs designed to enhance sidewalk aesthetics
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“Downtown Fort Wayne visitors and cyclists will notice some new amenities on the streetscape.
Mayor Tom Henry on Monday unveiled six new chairs and two new bike racks downtown in an effort to encourage pedestrian and bike traffic.”
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“The chairs – designed by Philippe Starck – were placed on Calhoun Street near the Fort Wayne-Allen County Convention and Visitors Bureau. The six chairs, modeled after ones used on the television show “Boston Legal,” cost $6,864.
A looping green bike rack was also placed on Calhoun for $1,817, and a bike rack in the shape of a bicycle was installed on Wayne Street for $983.”
City offers places to park it
New bike racks, chairs on Calhoun, Wayne streets
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“The bicycle rack and chairs come in response to business owners who reported more patrons and employees looking for places to park and secure their bikes. The bright green spring-style bike rack on Calhoun Street looks like a sculpture when not in use, but also provides space for more than half a dozen bicycles. The bicycle-shaped rack on Wayne Street holds two bikes, while its profile fits on a tight sidewalk. The stylized polyethylene chairs create an outdoor “living room.””
Related:
Have A Seat
FORT WAYNE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA (PDF)
TIME: 4:00 p.m.
DATE: 21 July 2008
PLACE: Room 128, City County Building, Fort Wayne Indiana
Resolution 2008 – 46
Approving a contract with Hamilton Hunter for Bid Package #20
(Streetscape, Entry Plaza, Public Park and Parking Lot) for the Harrison Square Baseball Stadium project
Resolution 2008 – 55
Approving Change Order No. 1 to a contract with Almet, Inc. for Bid Package #5 (Structural Steel) for the Harrison Square Baseball Stadium project
Resolution 2008-56
Approving Change Order No. 1 to a contract with Fleming Excavating, Inc. for the Harrison Square Baseball Stadium project
Resolution 2008-57
Approving Change Order No. 1 to a contract with L. A. Electric for Bid Package #17 (Electrical) for the Harrison Square Baseball Stadium project
Resolution 2008-58
Approving Change Order No. 1 to a contract with Schindler Elevator for Bid Package #14 (Hydraulic Elevators) for the Harrison Square Baseball Stadium project
Resolution 2008-59
Approving Change Order No. 1 to a contract with Thomarios for Bid Package #13 (Painting) for the Harrison Square Baseball Stadium project.
Resolution 2008-60
Approving a contract with Avant Group for groundwater monitoring
