When I started this project, I was curious to see what ideas the different people I interviewed would have for places in Fort Wayne. After interviewing everyone, I'm starting to see how their views effect how I personally view Fort Wayne spaces and places. For instance, yesterday I went to Headwater's Park with my family to find a newly planted tree that is dedicated to my grandparents. We found the tree on the side of the park behind the jail, very close to the river, and right next to a space that one of my interviewees had just told me about. There is a small, already built in amphitheater space right there next to the river. As long as I have lived in Fort Wayne, I don't remember this space being utilized for anything. I don't even know how many people know about it, but I think it's a space that has potential.
From my interviews, I've gathered that downtown Fort Wayne, or near downtown is where most of my interviewers have their favorite places, and it's the area that was talked about the most in discussions of improvement and new developments. Now as I see places downtown, I see the potential that others see in them.
These are all the places and the potential places and spaces I got to talk about and learn about throughout my interviews:
1. Clara's Pizza King - a personal favorite of mine. Great pizza and a unique atmosphere (the have bench swings for some seats).
2. Forest Park- If you want to see some of the most beautiful houses in Fort Wayne, I encourage you to check out Forest Park Boulevard.
3. Parkview Field - It's now TinCaps season! There are also summer concerts here.
4. The Embassy Theatre - Arguably Fort Wayne's most breathtaking concert venue.
5. The Rivergreenway - Along with Parkview Field, this was one of the most popular choices. A great place to ride bikes along and see the beautiful landscape along the river that you can't always see from a car.
6. The Brass Rail - For the music lover and 21 and over crowd, this is a favorite of many people I work with. It's a cool downtown spot on Broadway.
7. Local coffee shops, such as the Firefly, Old Crown, and the Friendly Fox. A great way to support local business.
Areas of Potential Improvement
1. Reopening the old movie theater on Calhoun Street.
2. More places for the under 21 crowd.
3. River development and an increase in downtown living.
4. More bike friendly roads and drivers, plus more money for bike trails.
5. Handicap friendly sports complex next to the Grand Wayne Center.
6. More recreation on the rivers.
I learned so much about what people see in the Fort Wayne community. I don't usually pick up the newspaper and read about 20 somethings' opinions on the community, so I'm glad this project gave me a way to start conversations about community in this age group.
From my interviews, I've gathered that downtown Fort Wayne, or near downtown is where most of my interviewers have their favorite places, and it's the area that was talked about the most in discussions of improvement and new developments. Now as I see places downtown, I see the potential that others see in them.
These are all the places and the potential places and spaces I got to talk about and learn about throughout my interviews:
1. Clara's Pizza King - a personal favorite of mine. Great pizza and a unique atmosphere (the have bench swings for some seats).
2. Forest Park- If you want to see some of the most beautiful houses in Fort Wayne, I encourage you to check out Forest Park Boulevard.
3. Parkview Field - It's now TinCaps season! There are also summer concerts here.
4. The Embassy Theatre - Arguably Fort Wayne's most breathtaking concert venue.
5. The Rivergreenway - Along with Parkview Field, this was one of the most popular choices. A great place to ride bikes along and see the beautiful landscape along the river that you can't always see from a car.
6. The Brass Rail - For the music lover and 21 and over crowd, this is a favorite of many people I work with. It's a cool downtown spot on Broadway.
7. Local coffee shops, such as the Firefly, Old Crown, and the Friendly Fox. A great way to support local business.
Areas of Potential Improvement
1. Reopening the old movie theater on Calhoun Street.
2. More places for the under 21 crowd.
3. River development and an increase in downtown living.
4. More bike friendly roads and drivers, plus more money for bike trails.
5. Handicap friendly sports complex next to the Grand Wayne Center.
6. More recreation on the rivers.
I learned so much about what people see in the Fort Wayne community. I don't usually pick up the newspaper and read about 20 somethings' opinions on the community, so I'm glad this project gave me a way to start conversations about community in this age group.
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