Jones Petrie Rafinski

10/21/2026

Athletic facilities are about more than fields and courts!

JPR partnered with Fort Wayne Community Schools to redesign the South Side Athletic Annex, replacing underutilized infrastructure with improved parking, safer circulation, better stormwater management, and an inviting gateway that welcomes visitors while supporting campus operations.

➡️Read more: https://loom.ly/2XDplS0

10/19/2026

Projects come with a lot of moving parts, but good planning can keep them from becoming something that follows you around.

Our team focuses on coordination, communication, and keeping the process moving from one milestone to the next!

10/16/2026

JPR was excited to attend the Alliance of Indiana Rural Water Fall Conference this week!

It was a great opportunity to connect with water and wastewater professionals across the state, exchange ideas, and learn more about the needs of Indiana's rural communities. We look forward to continuing to support their water and wastewater infrastructure needs!

Pictured below are JPR team members Allie, Dan, and Mary.

10/15/2026

Help us celebrate Dave on 25 years with JPR! 🎉

As a Principal, Dave has helped guide our firm’s growth and success for a quarter of a century. His leadership, industry expertise, and commitment to serving our clients and communities have made a lasting impact on JPR and the people we work with every day.

Twenty-five years is a remarkable milestone, and we’re incredibly grateful for the vision, mentorship, and dedication Dave brings to our team. Congratulations, Dave — and thank you for 25 outstanding years!

10/13/2026

Nobody likes surprises when it comes to a project. We believe in being clear about scope, schedule, challenges, and next steps so our clients always know where things stand.

Transparency makes for a better process — and a better partnership!

10/12/2026

Last week, Comstock Fire & Rescue celebrated the groundbreaking of its new Fire Station 9-3 in Comstock, Michigan!

JPR is proud to lead the architectural, structural and civil engineering, and landscape architectural efforts for this new 23,000-square-foot facility, designed to support the department's current and future needs. The station will feature five apparatus bays, dedicated living quarters, specialized decontamination and gear storage areas, and a multi-use community and training room.

With completion anticipated in late 2027, this new facility will provide a modern, functional space to support firefighters and serve the Comstock community for years to come.

Congratulations to Comstock Fire & Rescue and everyone involved in bringing this project to life! We're excited to see construction underway!

Millies Engineering Group
Charter Township of Comstock

10/09/2026

Big things are happening at Leo Junior-Senior High School! 🎉

The school recently celebrated the grand opening of its new Fieldhouse, creating expanded opportunities for students and the community!

JPR is proud to have provided civil engineering and landscape architecture services, including site design, stormwater management, utility improvements, and enhancements to the adjacent athletic facilities.

Congratulations to East Allen County Schools and the entire project team on this incredible addition!

🎥 Check out the 21Alive News coverage: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/10/07/leo-junior-senior-high-school-opens-new-athletic-facility/

East Allen County School officials and community leaders cut the ribbon Wednesday on a new fieldhouse at Leo Junior Senior High School.

10/08/2026

Planning and engineering may approach projects from different perspectives, but bringing the two together can make a big difference!

In a recent article, we break down the different roles planners and engineers play and why collaboration between the two matters.

➡️Read “Planning vs. Engineering: Why Great Projects Need Both” to learn more: https://loom.ly/smCtC7k

10/06/2026

Spooky season is here, but partnering with JPR doesn’t have to be scary. 👻

Throughout October, we’re sharing a few reasons why working with JPR is anything but frightening!

First up: No Ghosting Here. Good communication is the foundation of a strong partnership, which is why we focus on staying connected, keeping clients informed, and being available when questions come up. No disappearing acts — just clear communication from kickoff through completion.

10/05/2026

JPR is proud to have provided the landscape design for the future hospital and medical office campus at IU Health Fort Wayne. We’re excited to see the project officially underway!