« Northeast Indiana and the National Baseball Hall of Fame | Home | Weighing in on Harrison Square - Part 2 »
Weighing in on Harrison Square - Part 1
By Chad Gramling | January 10, 2007
Note: This is the first in a series of my thoughts on the Harrison Square project. They are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of any other individual or entity.
Growing up in Auburn, I have mainly stuck to the north side of Fort Wayne. It’s where I am most comfortable due to the familiarity. Then, I interned at the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau in the heart of downtown Fort Wayne while in college. I realized that downtown Fort Wayne was not the monster I thought it was (though I did get a traffic ticket because I got very confused during five-o-clock rush hour on my way home, but that’s a different story).
Today, I have a much better comfort level with the area. That said, I still wonder what reasons there are to travel downtown after 5PM during the week . . . unless it is to pass through. Sure, the Embassy Theatre and some limited night life spots are there. But other than that, it’s pretty eerie for me to drive through . . . because it just doesn’t seem like a vibrant area.
Harrison Square would change all that.
When I refer to Harrison Square, I am referring to the project in totality . . . not just a ball park, as is often inferred. What HS represents is an outstanding opportunity to transform Fort Wayne to a desirable entertainment destination that has plenty of reasons to inhabit.
Tomorrow: Part 2
Tags: Harrison Square, baseball, Fort Wayne, FWCVB, minor leagues, ball parks
Topics: Uncategorized, Weighing in on Harrison Square |