http://www.whatsgoingdowntown.com Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:50:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Image from Microsoft Virtual Earth Members OK deal to sell Scottish Rite, shrine site Link (JG) "Hanning & Bean Enterprises Inc. has made an offer to purchase the Scottish Rite Center and the neighboring Mizpah Shrine building, Mizpah Shrine’s leader said Thursday. The two buildings sit on West Berry Street, bordered by Ewing ... http://www.whatsgoingdowntown.com/2008/09/05/shriners-selling-site/ City imagines foot-bike link to downtown Loop planned in south-central neighborhoods Link (JG) "The city scheduled a public information session Thursday evening to gather input on its plans to make it easier to travel by foot and bicycle in the city’s south-central region. Heather Pressley, deputy director of community development, said the effort arose ... http://www.whatsgoingdowntown.com/2008/09/05/ped-path-press/ A bit of clout for condo sales But why did it take so long to make brokerage change? Link (NS) "But the hiring of Coldwell Banker Roth Wehrly Graber as the condo project’s real estate brokerage is troubling precisely because it was so sensible. With sales languishing – I first reported problems four ... http://www.whatsgoingdowntown.com/2008/09/04/more-on-current-harrison-status/ "Rediscover your own backyard during the 10th annual Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown celebration on Sunday, September 7th, from 12 noon - 5 pm. On this day Fort Wayne residents with a Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown passport will be able to visit 10 area attractions ... http://www.whatsgoingdowntown.com/2008/09/04/2008-tourist-in-your-hometown/ The first game at the Harrison Square ballpark occurs: Thursday, April 16, 2009 @ 7 PM Verbatim Press Release from the Fort Wayne Wizards: Fort Wayne, IN – The date and time of Opening Day for Fort Wayne’s professional baseball team has officially been determined. The hot dogs will be cooked, the ... http://www.whatsgoingdowntown.com/2008/09/03/we-have-a-date/ Above: An image from the 2007 Home and Garden Tour 2008 House and Garden Tour (WCNA website - go here for more info!) September 6th and 7th Printable Map (PDF) "The 26th Annual West Central Neighborhood House and Garden Tour will highlight gardens, historic homes and other buildings from the 19th and 20th centuries ... http://www.whatsgoingdowntown.com/2008/09/03/2008-west-central-neighborhood-tour-this-weekend/ Harrison condo sales 20 shy of start point Developer trims home prices, switches real estate companies Link (JG) "Sluggish sales have forced The Harrison developer to offer discounted condominium prices and kick off a new marketing campaign. Jim Irwin, project manager for Barry Real Estate, said that as of Tuesday only 10 of the ... http://www.whatsgoingdowntown.com/2008/09/03/more-on-new-harrison-push/ Image from www.harrisonsquareliving.com Press release: "Fort Wayne, Ind. — Barry Real Estate today announces a new marketing push for The Harrison, the residential and retail component of the signature, downtown Harrison Square mixed-use development. The comprehensive program includes a dynamic new condominium sales team, a new marketing strategy and an inviting, one-stop ... http://www.whatsgoingdowntown.com/2008/09/02/new-harrison-marketing-push-launches/ ...in warp speed! (hey, it would be boring and take forever otherwise) Duration: 6 min 35 sec Critical Mass Ride Fort Wayne, IN 8-29-2008 from David Spaulding on Vimeo. http://www.whatsgoingdowntown.com/2008/08/31/watch-the-mass-ride/ View Larger Map http://www.whatsgoingdowntown.com/2008/08/29/august-fort-wayne-critical-mass-route/