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Results of downtown design survey
“Fort Wayne residents have once again expressed support for thoughtful design in downtown Fort Wayne through the downtown design survey earlier this fall. An internal team and an advisory group will use the survey’s information as they create a Downtown Design Manual by early next year.”
What’s your verdict on Calhoun Street?
Calhoun Street in downtown Fort Wayne from Washington Boulevard to Berry Street was demolished, and rebuilt, and is now a two-way street. What do you think?
The ‘Longing for a city’ video
Share Produced and edited by Melissa Kiser of the Allen County Public Library.
The expressway that never happened
What would Fort Wayne be like today if it had approved building an expressway back in the 1950s?
‘Longing for the City’
Share Hello! If you’re here because of being invited at the “Longing for the City” talk Wednesday night, welcome! I’ll post lists of recommended books and resources on this Web site as time permits. Plus, if you have recommendations, please leave a comment here. Thanks for coming!
Come, let us rezone together
Share I’m completely ripping off The News-Sentinel’s headline above, but it’s too good not to. (BTW: Great headline, Caleb!) In his column today, Kevin Leininger comments on the proposed rezoning of 633 properties in a “downtown edge” zone. On paper, perhaps, the proposed changes — intended to codify earlier downtown improvements plans — don’t seem [...]
Harrison Square financing: A primer
Share So, how does the financing of Harrison Square fit together? Here’s how the city’s Web site shows the relationships: OK, that clears that up.
Today’s rant: Abandon downtown!
Share From today’s News-Sentinel: When you drive on our terrible streets or drop your kids off at schools that are in dire need of repair, just think of all that could have been done with the money being wasted on downtown. But don’t think about how the financing of Harrison Square actually works. From the [...]
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