Highlighted Projects
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Southeast Corridors Planning Project
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2026 Neighborhood Infrastructure Upgrades
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Projects currently accepting community input
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.
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!
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.
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.
2026 Neighborhood Engagement Grants
The 2026 Neighborhood Improvement Grant is a program to fund neighborhood associations to make the quality of life improvement projects their residents champion.
City Council Committee and Regular Session April 28, 2026
There will be bills up for discussion, introduction and final passage.
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.
Historic Preservation Lakeside Lunch Hour Stroll
Historic Preservation Commission staff will be leading a lunch-hour walk in the Lakeside National Register Historic District / Columbia Avenue Local Historic District.
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.
Fourth of July Parade
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.
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).
ACTIVE
Projects that are no longer accepting feedback but are now in the construction or development phase.
Strategy to Prevent and End Homelessness
The Homeless Services Center is a 24/7 front door to housing and stability.
Barrett 50/50 Cost Share Program
This program is a great option for homeowners seeking to repair concrete on their property in the right of way.
The Eddy
The Eddy sits on the 2.28-acre site known as the Wells Street Wedge, which is northwest of Promenade Park along the north side of the St. Marys River
Eckart Street Reconstruction - S. Anthony Blvd to Winter St
Reconstruction of the existing concrete street in the Oxford neighborhood.
McClellan Street Reconstruction
This project is a total reconstruction of McClellan Street to help with sidewalk flooding issues and general stormwater movement in flat areas.
Avalon Place Concrete Street Repairs – Phase 1
Reconstruction of selected streets in the Avalon Place Neighborhood.
Inwood Drive Concrete Street Rehab: East State Blvd to Lake Ave
Reconstruction of the concrete road, including the adjacent streets of Forest, Delaware, and Nevada, with the placement of underdrain throughout the project.
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.
Ewing Street Bridge over the St Mary's
The City of Fort Wayne is seeking $16.2 million in BUILD funding to improve the Ewing St Bridge and surrounding roadway, creating a safer and more connected downtown.
Growth Avenue Brick Street Repairs Ph II
Resetting Growth Avenue brick street from Main Street to Morrison Street. Also included: New sidewalk and curb replacement, and subsurface drainage installation
Pettit-Rudisill Neighborhood Concrete Street Repairs Ph V
Reconstruction of Milton Street from Hanna Street to Smith Street.
2026 Alley Improvements
This program is designed to rehabilitate deteriorated concrete alley pavement by replacing existing poor condition pavement, improving drainage and restoring drivability.
Completed Projects
2026 Fair Housing Summit
The City of Fort Wayne's Metropolitan Human Relations Commission & Office of Housing and Neighborhood Services present the 2026 Fair Housing Summit on April 22, 2026.
City Council Committee Session April 21, 2026
These bills are up for discussion during this Committee Only session. They will be up for final passage at a later date.
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
Urban Heat Mapping 2024
The City is mapping the impact of heat and air quality on neighborhoods, working with community scientists and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
