Today, Mayor Sharon Tucker, the City of Fort Wayne’s Office of Housing & Neighborhood Services, and Royal Developments LLC. Owner JT King led a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of construction for the Innovative Housing Showcase.
News release from the City of Fort Wayne:
Mayor Tucker leads Ribbon Cutting for Innovative Housing Showcase
Fort Wayne, Indiana (October 15, 2024) – Today, Mayor Sharon Tucker, the City of Fort Wayne’s Office of Housing & Neighborhood Services, and Royal Developments LLC. Owner JT King led a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of construction for the Innovative Housing Showcase.
The City of Fort Wayne partnered with Royal Developments, a locally-owned housing developer, to undertake this unique project which aimed to revolutionize traditional housing approaches by integrating innovative designs, sustainable materials, and efficient construction methods.
“We’re working each day to provide individuals and families with unique options for housing. Being in position to meet the housing needs in our community is a top priority of my administration. As a city, we’re evaluating and implementing infill housing, addressing the housing shortage, and looking for how we can have affordable housing options for residents in neighborhoods throughout our entire community,” said Mayor Tucker. “We’re looking forward to positive outcomes as a result of the Innovative Housing Showcase. By working together, we can help ensure that Fort Wayne continues to be a fun, family friendly, affordable, and safe community.”
The primary goal of the showcase was to explore the feasibility of these new construction types while navigating zoning regulations, and building permit processes. The project aimed to stimulate in-fill housing in urban areas and share insights for future innovation by engaging builders, developers, policymakers, and the community.
Construction Types Include:
- Houm: Digital fabrication and industrial-scale production for efficient housing construction.
- Three Squared: Steel shipping containers are used as the main structural elements of housing construction.
- New Energy Homes: Utilizing a post-frame building technique for better insulation and energy efficiency.
- Volumod: Prefabricated modules assembled on-site for customizable and cost-effective housing units.
Today, Mayor Sharon Tucker, the City of Fort Wayne’s Office of Housing & Neighborhood Services, and Royal Developments LLC. Owner JT King led a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of construction for the Innovative Housing Showcase.
At no cost, the public can walk through all four homes; each unit will provide a short informative video describing its unique features and construction type.
Public Tour Dates:
- Friday, October 18 | 2 PM – 7 PM
- Saturday, October 19 | 12 PM – 5 PM
Location:
904 E. Berry St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802For more information visit https://engage.cityoffortwayne.org/innovativehousing.
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