FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): The Park Board approved the Final Phase One Riverfront Development Designs at Thursday’s Park Board Meeting. If you’re interested in viewing updated renderings, you can see them here: www.RiverfrontFW.org.
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“The enthusiasm the community has for riverfront development is as strong as ever,” said Mayor Tom Henry. “I would like to thank the Park Board for their leadership in moving this project forward so our rivers can be a catalyst to making Fort Wayne and northeast Indiana a point of destination for residents and visitors alike.”
According to a press release, the first phase of riverfront development will be on the south and north sides of the St. Marys River between Harrison Street and the historic Wells Street Bridge. Highlights of the plans include a promenade, park pavilion, event lawn, entry plaza with signage, urban bioswale, educational water feature, urban streetscape, central plaza, urban riverfront terraces, elevated boardwalk, dock, interactive sculpture, and children’s play area.
For the construction phase to begin, the Park Board is in the process of acquiring three properties along Superior and Harrison streets.
