Highlighted Projects
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2026 Neighborhood Improvement Grants
Fort Wayne's 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan
OPEN
Projects currently accepting community input
Last updated:Fort-ify Neighborhood Accelerator
Fortify is a leadership development program for developing, launching, and relaunching neighborhood associations who want to take their efforts to the next level!
Last updated:Plant, Pick & Plate Program
The Plant, Pick & Plate Program is an initiative aimed at combating childhood obesity and fostering environmental stewardship among fifth to ninth-graders in Southeast.
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:Sparked at Inspire Micro Grants
Sparked at Inspire is a micro-grant funding opportunity-supported by AEP- for past attendees of the Inspire Neighborhoods Conference.
Last updated:2025-2026 Winter Contingency Plan
The City of Fort Wayne's plan to provide warming centers during the day and overnight accommodations for individuals and families in need throughout the winter season
Last updated:2026-2030 Consolidated Plan
Learn more about Fort Wayne's five-year strategic plan that outlines how we will prioritize & invest federal funding to address housing and community development needs.
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:Southeast Strategy Update
The Southeast Strategy Update is a comprehensive sub-area plan focused on reinvesting in Fort Wayne’s southeast quadrant of the City
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:Packard 2030
The Packard 2030 Neighborhood Plan is a ten-year shared vision for the Packard Area's 18 neighborhoods
Last updated:North River District
Fort Wayne's next catalytic investment is the North River District, which will reshape the community's sporting and economic future with a Fieldhouse and more.
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.
ACTIVE
Projects that are no longer accepting feedback but are now in the construction or development phase.
Last updated:2025 “Heart of the City” Award
Each year, City of Fort Wayne employees will nominate outstanding citizens who demonstrate humility, kindness and compassion, representing the best of our city.
Last updated:City of Fort Wayne Educational forum on immigration
Mayor Sharon Tucker held an educational forum on immigration and shared available resources
Last updated:Michigan Ave. Neighborhood Activation
The Michigan Ave. Neighborhood is a reactivated civic association located southwest of downtown Fort Wayne.
Last updated:Google Data Center
The City of Fort Wayne and Greater Fort Wayne Inc. hosted a community forum to provide information to the public about the local Google Data Center
Last updated:Historic Fairmont Neighborhood Branding
The Historic Fairmont Neighborhood, located in the Packard Area of Fort Wayne is developing a new neighborhood brand identity and needs your help picking between options.
Last updated:City of Fort Wayne National Opioid Settlement
The City of Fort Wayne is investing National Opioid Settlement fund to strengthen our community’s response to the opioid crisis.
Last updated:2025 Street Lighting
The City of Fort Wayne actively works to improve street lighting in the community with annual packages. The following are scheduled for 2025.
Last updated:Bike To Work Day
The City of Fort Wayne will celebrate active commuting on Bike to Work Day, Friday, May 15. between 6:30 and 9:30 a.m.
Last updated:Southeast Corridor Planning Project
Fort Wayne's Southeast Corridors Project aims to revitalize key roadways, enhancing multimodal transport, sustainability and community connectivity in underserved areas.
Last updated:Building Blocks - East Central
A collaboration between the East Central Neighborhood, the Department of Neighborhoods, and the EPA to address extreme heat in the East Central Neighborhood.
Last updated:Ardmore Avenue Widening
This project will consist of widening Ardmore Avenue between Lower Huntington and Covington Roads, along with adding sidewalks, shared-use path, and curbs and gutters.
Last updated:Coldwater Road Widening - Dupont to Union Chapel
Coldwater Road will be widened with 11-foot lanes, new sidewalks, storm sewers, street lighting and green infrastructure using Complete Streets principles.
Completed Projects
Last updated:2025 Street Resurfacing
The City of Fort Wayne actively works to improve streets throughout the community with annual resurfacing packages. The following are scheduled for 2025.
Last updated:2025 Alley Improvements
This program is designed to rehabilitate deteriorated concrete alley pavement by replacing existing poor condition pavement, improving drainage and restoring drivability.
Last updated:Neighborhood Engagement Grant
Fort Wayne's Neighborhood Engagement Grant helps neighborhood associations fund events that support connection, collaboration, and neighborly relationships.
Last updated:Packard Park Redevelopment
Packard Park Redevelopment is the culmination of a neighborhood park master plan process in partnership with the Packard Park Steering Committee and planning staff.
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 |
