In general, the scope of services for this project consisted of HWC assisting the City of South Bend with the implementation of better pedestrian connectivity between Walker Field Park, Rum Village Park, and the surrounding neighborhoods. Design services included survey and schematic design (30% plans) in an initial phase. Construction documents (60%, 90%, and 100% plans), bidding, and construction administration design services were provided as a second phase.

The project features a road diet along W. Ewing Avenue between S. Walnut Street and Webster Street, which includes new sidewalk and curbs, road resurfacing, curb extensions to protect a parking lane on the north side of the street, raised intersections, a mid-block crossing, and special paving treatments at the crosswalks. A concrete multiuse trail was extended along the south side of W. Ewing Avenue from S. Gertrude Street to the Rum Village Park Road entrance along W. Ewing Avenue, and pedestrian connections into Rum Village Park, as well as Walker Field Park, were also included in the scope. The project budget, including both design and construction, was $1.9 million, and construction was completed in 2026.

In the summer of 2024, it was announced that Meta would be building a data center on a 619-acre campus in River Ridge. Before the announcement, HWC was already designing “Project Slugger”, which was an extension of River Ridge Parkway to gain access to the Meta property. The project extends River Ridge Parkway 1,700’. Coordination was performed between HWC and Meta designers for project tie-down location. The extension project used a three-lane roadway section (two 12’ lanes with a 12’ two-way left-turn lane) with curb and gutter. The project included storm sewer along with an 8’ x 5’ reinforced concrete box culvert.