Highlighted Projects
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Historic Preservation & Heritage Tourism Study
2025 Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements
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Projects currently accepting community input
Last updated:Vann Family Crossing of Coliseum Boulevard for the Pufferbelly Trail
The Vann Family Crossing of Coliseum Blvd for the Pufferbelly Trail crosses Coliseum Blvd on the west side of Bob Thomas Ford (north side) and Mission BBQ (south side).
Last updated:Operation of Homeless Services Center Request for Proposals
The City of Fort Wayne's Office of Housing & Neighborhood Services is accepting proposals from qualified nonprofit organizations to operate a Homeless Services Center.
Last updated:Fairfield-Kinsmoor Safety Improvements
The Fairfield/Kinsmoor area safety improvements emphasize community safety, connectivity, and revitalization as key priorities in the Packard Area near Packard Park
Last updated:Beacon Woods Neighborhood Activation
The Beacon Woods Neighborhood Activation has supported revamping four inactive associations into a larger merged association with events, a board, and engagement.
Last updated:Hope Through Heat
The objective of the Hope Through Heat Program is to aid owner-occupied households by providing a grant for the replacement of non-functioning heating systems.
Last updated:Waynedale 2040 Plan
The Waynedale 2040 Plan is a ten-year shared vision for the neighborhoods of the Waynedale/Indian Village area.
Last updated:Inspire Neighborhood Conference
Join us for the 2025 Inspire Neighborhood Conference -an event that was created to energize and equip Fort Wayne’s neighborhood residents and leaders!
Last updated:Playground Survey
Mayor Sharon Tucker is investing in six playground upgrades in our neighborhood parks for 2025-26. The City is looking for your input on the playground features.
Last updated:City Council Introduction Summary October 14, 2025
These bills are up for introduction on October 14, 2025. They will be voted on for final passage at a later date.
Last updated:East Central Forward Neighborhood Plan
The East Central Forward Neighborhood Plan is a ten-year shared vision for the East Central Neighborhood.
Last updated:Corridor Retail Study
This study includes a thorough retail gap and market analysis for portions of South Calhoun Street, Waynedale, and East State Boulevard.
Last updated:Connected Neighborhoods Initiative
This initiative works to bring neighborhoods together to plan and develop a catalytic neighborhood revitalization project.
ACTIVE
Projects that are no longer accepting feedback but are now in the construction or development phase.
Last updated:Glendale Road Trailhead Extension
This project will add onto the existing parking lot of the Towpath Trail Increasing parking spots from 9 to 15.
Last updated:Hanna Steet Trailhead
Trailhead parking area at 612 East Pettit Avenue for 45-mile-long Hanna Street Trail.
Last updated:Wheelock Road Trail
Stellhorn Road to Jefferson Middle School
Last updated:Juliette Avenue: Hale Avenue to existing Rivergreenway
Moving the Rivergreenway off of Juliette Avenue where it shares the street to a separated trail along the west side of the St. Marys River.
Last updated:Maumee Pathway Realignment: Coliseum Blvd to Pierson Ditch
Moving the Rivergreenway – Maumee Pathway farther from the river due to riverbank erosion and to avoid long-term
Last updated:Northeast Trail, Jackson R. Lehman Family YMCA to north of Bridlewood
Phase 1-NE Trail will be a 10-foot-wide trail connecting neighborhoods to the YMCA, St. Joe Community Park, Praise Park and businesses along St. Joe Center, Maplecrest.
Last updated:Stellhorn Road Trail
Preliminary design of the ten-foot wide asphalt trail will constructed along the north side of Stellhorn Road from Maplecrest Road in 2027.
Last updated:Illinois Road Trail
A new trail on Illinois Road will provide access to Jefferson Pointe and connect to the Rivergreenway, Getz Road Trail, and Ardmore Avenue Trail.
Last updated:The "Golden Spike" section of the Pufferbelly Trail
1.8 miles from Washington Center Road to the intersection of Ice Way. This is part of Poka-Bache Connector.
Last updated:Harvester Neighborhood Activation
Harvester Neighborhood with assistance from the Neighborhood Planning and Activation workgroup has relaunched as an association to support and benefit residents.
Last updated:Riverfront IIB
The second phase of Riverfront Development continues in 2025 with the construction of new public space amenities along the downtown banks of the St. Marys River.
Last updated:Inclusion Institute
The Inclusion Institute is focused on building bridges between people with disabilities, community leaders, and policy makers are engaged in the decision-making process.
Completed Projects
Last updated:Covington Road Trail
A new Eight to ten-foot wide trail on the north side of Covington Road from Hadley to Getz Road.
Last updated:Lawton Park Trestle Bridge
The new Lawton Park Trestle Bridge opened in May of 2025 in the Spy Run Neighborhood.
Last updated:Mechanic Street Bridge
The rehabilitation of the historic Pratt truss pedestrian Mechanic Street Bridge, is now complete. The bridge was built in 1898 in the Nebraska Neighborhood.
Last updated:City Council Introductions September 9, 2025
These ordinances and resolutions are up for introductions on September 9, 2025. Further discussions and final passage will take place at a later date.
Contact Us
Have questions or want to learn more about a project, contact us below:
| Phone | 260-427-8311 |
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| In writing | Citizens Square, 200 East Berry Street, Fort Wayne IN 46802 |
