Harrison Square
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Harrison Square is a mixed-use downtown revitalization project in Fort Wayne, IN. The project includes a ballpark that is primarily used for baseball
, home field to the Fort Wayne TinCaps minor league
baseball team. Also included are new retail and condominium developments, Courtyard by Marriott
to serve Grand Wayne Convention Center
and Embassy Theatre
patrons, and an adjoining park with amphitheater and fountain.
Populous (formerly HOK Sport Venue Event) was selected to design the ballpark, which features a retro design that takes cues from the architecture of familiar Downtown Fort Wayne landmarks. The ballpark is located at the corner of West Brackenridge Street and Ewing Street.
On September 11, 2008, Parkview Health System
announced a 10-year naming rights deal that would dub the ballpark Parkview Field
and have the sponsor provide health and food services there.
As of August 2010, construction on the condominiums and retail has been put on hold indefinitely until financing can be secured.
and Indiana-owned restaurant chain Scotty's Brewhouse.
is expected to be completed at the corner of Jefferson Boulevard and Harrison Street by September 1, 2010. A skywalk was erected over Harrison Street in 2010 between the third floor of the hotel and the Embassy Theatre. The hotel will also include a Champions Sports Bar and Restaurant.
On Thursday, 18 December 2008, construction workers punctured a natural gas line with dirt-moving equipment, causing an isolated fire that burned for over an hour. No injuries and only minimal damage to the parking garage were reported.
Baseball
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...
, home field to the Fort Wayne TinCaps minor league
Minor league
Minor leagues are professional sports leagues which are not regarded as the premier leagues in those sports. Minor league teams tend to play in smaller, less elaborate venues, often competing in smaller cities. This term is used in North America with regard to several organizations competing in...
baseball team. Also included are new retail and condominium developments, Courtyard by Marriott
Courtyard by Marriott
Courtyard by Marriott is a brand of hotels owned by Marriott International. Courtyard by Marriott is designed for business travelers but also accommodates to families. Its rooms feature large desks, couches, free broadband Internet access, and "big" breakfasts. The majority of locations have...
to serve Grand Wayne Convention Center
Grand Wayne Convention Center
The Grand Wayne Center is a convention center located in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, Allen County, United States. As a result of a $42 million renovation and expansion between 2003 and 2005, the Grand Wayne now encompasses .-Facility:...
and Embassy Theatre
Embassy Theatre (Fort Wayne)
The Embassy Theatre is a 2,471-seat performing arts theater in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It was built in 1928 as a movie palace and today it is the home of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra.-History:...
patrons, and an adjoining park with amphitheater and fountain.
Parkview Field
The ballpark at Harrison Square is valued at $30 million dollars with fixed seating of 6,000 and a capacity of 8,000 to 9,000 with the inclusion of non-fixed seats such as berm seating (estimated at 1,000) and bar and table top seating, as well as other non-fixed seating arrangements.Populous (formerly HOK Sport Venue Event) was selected to design the ballpark, which features a retro design that takes cues from the architecture of familiar Downtown Fort Wayne landmarks. The ballpark is located at the corner of West Brackenridge Street and Ewing Street.
On September 11, 2008, Parkview Health System
Parkview Hospital
Parkview Hospital, founded in 1878 as Fort Wayne City Hospital, is the flagship hospital of Parkview Health System in northeastern Indiana. It has also been called Hope Hospital and Methodist Hospital...
announced a 10-year naming rights deal that would dub the ballpark Parkview Field
Parkview Field
Parkview Field is a minor league baseball stadium located in the central business district of Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.-History:Parkview Field was built as the new home of the Midwest League's Fort Wayne TinCaps, Single-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres, replacing Memorial Stadium...
and have the sponsor provide health and food services there.
Condos
The Harrison Condominiums at Harrison Square are valued at $14.5 million and will number 60 residential units. There will be four levels of condominiums on top of the retail portion of the project and the condominiums facing south will have a view into the ballpark. There were originally three phases of residential included in the Harrison Square plan. The second and third phases are contracted to be completed after the prior phase has reached capacity.As of August 2010, construction on the condominiums and retail has been put on hold indefinitely until financing can be secured.
Retail
The retail portion of the project is valued at $6 million and will cover 24000 square feet (2,229.7 m²) at the base of the condominiums along Jefferson Boulevard. Retail facing south will also have a view into the ballpark. Currently, two retail establishments have publicly signed agreements: national fitness club Anytime FitnessAnytime Fitness
Anytime Fitness is a health and fitness club founded in 2002. Their 1000th club opened in February 2009 and they currently have over 1600 clubs worldwide. Anytime Fitness clubs are currently open in USA, Canada, India, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom and Poland...
and Indiana-owned restaurant chain Scotty's Brewhouse.
Hotel
A 250-room Courtyard by MarriottCourtyard by Marriott
Courtyard by Marriott is a brand of hotels owned by Marriott International. Courtyard by Marriott is designed for business travelers but also accommodates to families. Its rooms feature large desks, couches, free broadband Internet access, and "big" breakfasts. The majority of locations have...
is expected to be completed at the corner of Jefferson Boulevard and Harrison Street by September 1, 2010. A skywalk was erected over Harrison Street in 2010 between the third floor of the hotel and the Embassy Theatre. The hotel will also include a Champions Sports Bar and Restaurant.
Parking garage
A $10 million parking garage, located at the corner of Harrison Street and Douglas Avenue, houses 900 parking spaces, 300 spaces dedicated to the Courtyard by Marriott.On Thursday, 18 December 2008, construction workers punctured a natural gas line with dirt-moving equipment, causing an isolated fire that burned for over an hour. No injuries and only minimal damage to the parking garage were reported.