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CityScape Flats

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Adjacent to the popular Harrison Square development and Parkview Field in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, the CityScape Flats provide a premium city living experience unlike any other. With a contemporary building design combined with natural lighting, the residents at the flats enjoy amenities such as:
 

  • Courtyard with Aqua Bench
  • Pool
  • Underground Parking
  • Outdoor Lounge
  • Penthouse Level Club Room
  • Pet Wash Station
  • Fitness Center
  • Public Transportation Access

Sporting 163 residential units and two townhomes with 14 additional units, CityScape offers a host of living options for those looking to make a home in Fort Wayne’s famous downtown district.

The Historic Embassy Theatre

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First opening in 1928, the Embassy Theatre in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana has operated for 96 years, bringing music, shows, and other forms of entertainment for families and residents of the city. Over the extended lifetime of the Embassy building, it has undergone many various renovations, one of those being The Historic Embassy Theatre Vision Project. With Weigand Construction leading this job, more than 40,000 square feet of space was redeveloped, repurposed, and restored to ensure the upkeep of the facility. Some additional features that came with this project included:
 

  • A 2-Story Ballroom
  • Rooftop Garden Seating
  • Extra Space for More Guests
  • Improved Floor Plan
  • Structural Improvements

 
These changes and upgrades allowed the Embassy Theatre to better handle increasing demand for larger event spaces, enhance support areas, increase administrative capacity, and offer a wonderful guest experience for patrons of all ages. With every restoration project Weigand has overseen throughout the years, the landmark has maintained its place on the National Registry of Historic Places. We are a proud partner of the Embassy Theatre and look forward to seeing them continue enriching the community in the years ahead.

Jefferson Pointe Shopping Center

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Tucked at the intersection of Illinois Road and West Jefferson Boulevard in Fort Wayne, Indiana, The Jefferson Pointe Shopping Center is a walkable outdoor mall with vendors, storefronts, restaurants, and a theatre sitting on a sprawling, 659,000 square foot campus. With local businesses, chains, and worldwide brands representing more than 70 shops throughout the entire site, the shopping center reflects a Mediterranean inspired aesthetic, lined with landscaping, gardens, and a fountain. Hosting an average of 3 million visits annually, Jefferson Pointe Shopping Center is a central gathering place for the people throughout the Fort Wayne community. Since its opening, Weigand Construction has continued to offer support through updates, new buildings, renovations, and general facility upkeep.

Dr. Susan Bardwell Aquatic Center

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A much-needed asset to the Marshall County community, the Dr. Susan Bardwell Aquatic Center houses a 10-lane competition pool with multi-level seating. It’s shared by the City of Plymouth, Plymouth Community School Corporation, and Ancilla College for swim teams, events, and more. It also has a few other features including:
 

  • Two Diving Boards
  • Three Family Changing Rooms
  • Concession Stand
  • Education Center

We are grateful to have had a part to play in the development of this beautiful aquatic center for the swimming community in Marshall County.

Allen County War Memorial Coliseum Exposition Center Addition and Renovation

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Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum was looking to create an addition to its existing Exposition Center as well as redeveloping the original space. Joining with the Coliseum’s longtime architectural partner, MSKTD & Associates, Weigand Construction oversaw the expansion and enhancements to the facility. This included a new Conference Center with 27,155 square feet of multipurpose space equipped to host wide variety of gathering and event types, 20,000 square feet of pre-function space, along with other features such as:
 

  • Tasting Kitchen
  • Bar
  • Support Space
  • Improved Facility Access
  • Connections to Main Corridor
  • Upgraded Food Service Amenities
  • And More

 
This project also made some new records for the Coliseum, putting the entire building at over 1 million square feet. This places it within the top three largest indoor public spaces in the state. We are proud to have the opportunity to worth with the Coliseum and MSKTD & Associates to take this amazing project off of the drawing board and into the real world.

Autoliv Warehouse and Production Facility

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Commissioned by the developer Whitley RC Investments, LLC., the Autoliv Warehouse and Production Facility is an important addition to the Rail Connect Business Park in Columbia City, Indiana. This project created more space for Autoliv’s industrial operations with the potential to expand even further in the future. The facility features 40 loading docks as well as some additional doors for smaller trucks. It also has two lots for semi-trailer storage, and a wide road surrounding the building to easily get in and out after loading up or dropping off. This creates an efficient, high-capacity shipping and receiving process, maintaining the flow of production. We are happy to be able to provide a great industrial solution for Autoliv, Whitley RC Investments, and Rail Connect.

Logansport Memorial Hospital Cancer Care Expansion and Renovation

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Conducted to strengthen its cancer treatment, facilities, and equipment, the Logansport Memorial Hospital contracted Weigand Construction to oversee the expansion of its Cancer Care Center, along with some smaller renovations to other parts of the hospital. In all, the newest features include:

  • Upscaled Pharmacy
  • Enhanced Wound Care Clinic
  • Housing for new Radiation Treatment Equipment
  • Improved Technology
  • 12 Radiation Infusion Bays
  • Patient Waiting Room
  • Additional Exam Rooms

These specific amenities placed Logansport Memorial Hospital to not only better care for its cancer patients but also widen its range of service offerings. With individuals from several counties depending on this location for treatment, the project helped to address the hospital’s growing need for greater capacity. We are thankful for the chance to partner with LMH and bring their vision to life.

 

Cass County Jail Expansion

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Located in the Logansport, Indiana, the Cass County Jail underwent a significant renovation and addition that expanded their housing and operations while also providing more support for the inmates.
 
The expansion includes:

  • Housing Block with an additional 150 beds.
  • New Vehicular Sallyport.
  • Intake Area.
  • Booking Space.
  • Second floor with shell space room for potentially another 150 beds.
  • Program Support Spaces.

 
The existing jail has been converted into a mental health housing dayroom complete with indoor and outdoor recreational space. We are happy to have helped see this project through from its concept all the way to its completion.

Huntington County Jail Expansion

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The Huntington County Jail is equipped to better impact inmates, families, and the community at large following a comprehensive expansion, renovation, and reorganization of the facility. With Weigand operating as the general contractor on this project, the county sheriff commissioned development of the prison to fulfill the need for more space. The 30,700 square foot addition includes:
 

  • Enough rooms and bunks to host 233 people.
  • Sleeping and communal areas.
  • A tower for monitoring security with efficiency.
  • A vehicle port to improve transportation and processing.
  • A kitchen overhaul to account for the influx of staff and inmates.
  • Classrooms for rehabilitation programming.
  • Space for indoor and outdoor recreation.

 
These features allow the sheriff’s department to support several different initiatives:

  • Provide a safer environment for inmates and staff.
  • Implement GED programming.
  • Facilitate rehabilitation care.
  • Host Church gatherings.
  • Teach spiritual classes.

 
These programs to create an atmosphere that fosters growth in learning, skills, and overall welfare. In this way, the jail can place inmates on an avenue for success in the real-world, making their first offense their last offense. We were honored to work alongside the Sheriff’s Department and help give a new lease on life to their facility.

Kokomo Family YMCA

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First established in 1875, the YMCA of Kokomo has poured into its community through health, wellness, education, and more. With facilities being added and replaced over the years, Kokomo’s most recent YMCA building includes a wide range of features services such as:
 

  • Cardio center
  • Fitness area
  • Natatorium
  • Swimming lessons
  • Group fitness classes
  • Complementary childcare
  • Gymnasium
  • Summer camps
  • Personal training
  • Group sporting events
  • And more

 
Weigand is honored to have played a part in continuing the YMCA’s legacy in impacting communities for the better.