Project Information

Bid Title

North River RFQ

Issuing Agency

City of Fort Wayne

Location

Indiana

Published Date

Mar 28, 2025

Closing Date

Apr 7, 2025

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

9551438

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Project Description

North River RFQ

Quest Number: 9551438 Closing Date: Mon, 04/07/2025 04:30 PM EDT
Posting Type: Request For Qualifications
Owner: Fort Wayne, IN - Redevelopment Commission
Solicitor: Fort Wayne, IN - Community Development Division

Location Details

Site Address:	1610 N. Calhoun St
City:	Fort Wayn
County:	Allen
State/Province:	IN

Request Details Closing Date: Mon, 04/07/2025 04:30 PM EDT Request Response Information: The City Fort Wayne Department of Redevelopment is seeking an experienced and mission driven Master Developer to lead a collaborative process to develop this site as an energetic and active mixed-use district, focused on health and wellness, and anchored by an Athletic Fieldhouse.

Request Description

Request Category Code:	Property Development, 906-57 Land Devel/Planning Arch, Redevelopment, 925-61 Land Devel/Planning/Engineer
Description:	Our vision for this site is a lively and engaging mixed-use center of activity that incorporates a diverse range of uses, such as entertainment, housing, employment, hospitality, social activities, recreation, restaurants, and retail with the fore front being an Athletic Fieldhouse. It emphasizes urban design principles that prioritize enjoyable, active, and human-scale spaces, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor areas and providing flexible and programmable outdoor spaces. It reinforces our core belief that this Fieldhouse and the surrounding area is for everyone, and embraces best practices in inclusivity and sustainability. Successful redevelopment of the site will further enhance Fort Wayne’s reputation as a top Midwestern downtown, create a must-visit destination, and establish a standard of excellence for the type of world-class development we envision and expect throughout our Downtown area. Through this Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”), the Fort Wayne Department of Redevelopment (“FWDR”) is seeking a purpose-driven Master Developer that recognizes the importance of social connectedness, human scale, and the art of placemaking. They should have a proven track record in complex mixed-use, urban infill projects, showcasing their ability to navigate intricate challenges, work in partnership with local governments, and deliver exceptional results. They must also have the vision to design the site in concert with planned public space improvements and the ability to attract the type of active uses that will transform the North River area from an industrial area to one of the most vibrant parts of the city.

Primary Contact Information

Owner Details

Owner Name:	Fort Wayne, IN - Redevelopment Commission
Address:	200 East Berry Street, Suite 320, Fort Wayne, IN - 46802-2737
Phone:	260-427-2775
Contact:	Holly Petzak
Email:	Holly.Petzak@cityoffortwayne.org

Solicitor Details

Solicitor Name:	Fort Wayne, IN - Community Development Division
Design Discipline:	Soliciting agent
Address:	200 East Berry Street, Suite 320, Fort Wayne, IN - 46802-2737
Phone:	260-427-2775
Contact:	Holly Petzak
Email:	Holly.Petzak@cityoffortwayne.org

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