FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA21) - Months after the City of Fort Wayne unveiled Promenade Park, developers said they could begin construction on the next phases of the project within 12 months.

On Thursday, Developers from DAVID RUBIN Land Collective unveiled design plans and renderings for the public spaces east and west of the brand new Promenade Park at the park's Pavillion.

The renderings for the public spaces take a look at the north and south sides of the St. Marys River, from Promenade Park to the Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge and from Promenade Park to the Ewing Street Bridge, which is Phase II.

They also presented Phase III public space concepts for the north and south sides of the St. Marys River from the Ewing Street Bridge to the Van Buren Street Bridge.

“Today we are taking the next steps in continuing our commitment of creating a vibrant Riverfront District that will become a welcoming destination for residents and visitors,” said Mayor Tom Henry. “These next phases will build on our extraordinary success with Promenade Park and encourage even more private development in the area.”

New renderings show what the next phases of Riverfront development could look like.

Designs for Phase II incorporate the levee, allowing residents to walk to the top and then relax in gathering spaces where they can enjoy the views and access other park amenities. Construction on Phase II is expected to begin in the next 12-18 months. Highlights include:

Space for short-term boat, kayak and canoe docking;

A variation of the tree canopy trail in Promenade Park that connects to an overlook deck on the 3 rd Street Pump Station;

Street Pump Station; A wetland path;

A terraced lawn with amphitheater seating; and

Space to build a future private restaurant and public restrooms.

Phase III would not be constructed until after completion of Phase II. Highlights of this phase include:

A wetland boardwalk through Guldlin and Bloomingdale parks;

A lookout tower that residents and visitors can climb;

A pedestrian bridge connecting the north and south sides of the St. Marys River;

An enhanced boat ramp with additional parking;

A relocated levee in Bloomingdale Park, which would allow for more storage of floodwater;

A lawn bowl that could be used for sledding in the winter;

A nature play area for children; and

Recreation areas including basketball courts.

Construction on some portions of the projects could begin within the next 12-18 months.

ABC21's Arielle Cadet is at the public meeting and will have a live report at 5 p.m.