GRASSROOTS SUPPORT
Headwaters Junction is a home-grown community development plan with the backing of regional residents, community officials, civic organizations, and business owners of all ages, types and backgrounds.
It was one of the top three ideas voted for in Legacy Fort Wayne by area residents, endorsed by the Mayor’s Legacy Champion Team for Riverfront Development, and has been credited for renewing interest in North River Now, a redevelopment plan for 30-acres of undeveloped property near downtown that were part of the original 220-acre Headwaters Park Plan.
Legacy Fort Wayne documents listed Headwaters Junction as the only project that was “supported by [community] plans, had a high level of community support, and had catalytic potential.” In addition, Headwaters Junction is responsible for creating the “bucket” of Riverfront Development funding in the Legacy Fort Wayne process.