Highlighted Projects
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Mayor's Youth Engagement Council
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2026 Neighborhood Infrastructure Upgrades
OPEN
Projects currently accepting community input
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!
Southeast Corridor Planning Project
Help us reimagine streets as places that connect neighborhoods, sustain everyday life, and unlock long-term investment in Southeast Fort Wayne.
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).
Neighborhood Power Lab
101 Workshops provide tools and resources to help City residents be well informed active agents of change in and for their communities!
South Calhoun Rezoning
The Planning and Policy Department and the Allen County Department of Planning Services are working together to rezone areas along South Calhoun Street
Fourth of July Parade
Parade Applications Now Open! In honor of the 250th Anniversary of the United States, the City of Fort Wayne will host a signature Fourth of July Parade on July 4, 2026.
Mayor's Youth Engagement Council
The Council members provide a voice for the youth of Fort Wayne to local government by engaging their peers, creating innovative solutions, and working on projects.
McKinnie Commons
The McKinnie Commons project in the Rudisill-Plaza and Anthony Wayne Community Association neighborhoods is a very unique space. Visit the Summer Kick-Off on May 29th!
Memorial Park Neighborhood
The Memorial Park Neighborhood Association (MPNA) is re-establishing itself. This page will inform residents and collect priorities/ contact info for MPNA leaders.
Waynedale 2040 Plan
The Waynedale 2040 Plan is a ten-year shared vision for the neighborhoods of the Waynedale/Indian Village area.
East Central Forward Neighborhood Plan
The East Central Forward Neighborhood Plan is a ten-year shared vision for the East Central Neighborhood.
Northwest 2035 Neighborhood Plan
The Northwest 2035 Neighborhood Plan is a ten-year shared vision for the Bloomingdale, Hamilton, Lincoln Park, Nebraska, and North Highlands Neighborhoods.
ACTIVE
Projects that are no longer accepting feedback but are now in the construction or development phase.
6-Mile Creek Trail
The trail begins at Fellowship Missionary Church, intersection of Lemar Drive and Tillman Road, ands will stretch to the intersection of Seiler Road and Maplecrest Road.
Poka-Bache Connector Trail
This 2.1 mi. phase will consist of a 10 ft wide asphalt trail on the E. side of Bluffton Rd from Ferguson Rd to Lower Huntington Rd. Will include a trailhead & rest area.
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
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.
Illinois Road Trail & Road Improvement
A new trail on Illinois Road will provide access to Jefferson Pointe and connect to the Rivergreenway, Getz Road Trail, and Ardmore Avenue Trail.
Carroll Road Trail Gap
Project will fill a gap in the existing Carroll Road Trail between Millstone Drive and Lima Road.
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.
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.
Sidewalk Trip Hazard Elimination
To improve walkability and safety throughout the city, the Right of Way Department employs a professional contractor to grind down trip hazards on the public sidewalk.
2026 Street Resurfacing Projects
The City of Fort Wayne actively works to improve streets throughout the community with annual resurfacing packages. The following are scheduled for 2026.
2026 Street Lighting Projects
The City of Fort Wayne actively works to improve street lighting in the community with annual packages. The following are scheduled for 2026.
Hanna Homestead Park Playground
Hanna Homestead Park will receive a new playground in Spring of 2026 and will include new play equipment with synthetic turf safety surfacing.
Completed Projects
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.
Hanna Street Trail - Wallace Street to Berry Street
This project will be a .74 mile 8-foot wide concrete trail on the east side of Hanna St from Wallace St to E Berry St.
City Council Committee Session May 19, 2026
These bills are up for discussion during this Committee Only session. They will be up for final passage at a later date.
Ronald G. Repka Park Playground
The Parks Department has installed a firetruck-themed playground next door to Fire Station #18. It includes new equipment and synthetic turf safety surfacing.
