Cincinnati, OH--The William Still Underground Railroad Foundation a non-profit organization who has been named the preferred developer by the City of Cincinnati in a renovation project located at the abandoned Armory on Shadybrook Drive in Hartwell has partnered with Ripken Design. Ripken Design will serve as the foundations design and feasibility consultant as well as the consultant to all major aspects of the project. The William Still UGRR Foundation signed a preferred developer agreement with the City of Cincinnati in December of 2007 to transition the almost 24,000 square feet Hartwell site into the MVP (Most Valuable Persons) Indoor Baseball/Softball Training Facility. This facility will be available for both boys and girls baseball and softball teams who currently have no indoor facility during off-season months. The facility hopes to serve at least 1000 youth within its first year from the ages of 6-17 and will also incorporate a math tutoring program as well as a self-esteem building program in addition to professional baseball/softball lessons. The Hartwell Community Council, Cincinnati Reds Community Fund, and Cincinnati Recreation Commission are in support of the need for an indoor baseball and softball facility where youth living within the City of Cincinnati and Hamilton County can have access to training during fall and winter months. The foundation is in conversation with some private schools within in 10 mile radius of the proposed site, to utilize the facility for indoor practice and to get an earlier start on spring training. The plans for the proposed site include an indoor playing field, batting cages with tunnels, weight room, and multi-purpose meeting room for potential high school and college scouts to meet and see urban talent showcased.