Highlighted Projects
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High Street Neighborhood Safety Upgrades
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2026 a LOT to LOVE Discounted City Lots
OPEN
Projects currently accepting community input
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.
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!
2026 Neighborhood Improvement Grants
The 2025 Neighborhood Improvement Grant is a program to fund neighborhood associations to make the quality of life improvement projects their residents champion.
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.
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!
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).
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
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.
City Council Committee and Regular Session March 10, 2026
There will be bills up for discussion, introduction and final passage.
Komets Ticket Giveaway
We’re giving THREE lucky winners a FOUR pack of tickets to see the Komets take the ice on Saturday, March 28! Enter now for your chance to win.
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.
East Central Forward Neighborhood Plan
The East Central Forward Neighborhood Plan is a ten-year shared vision for the East Central Neighborhood.
ACTIVE
Projects that are no longer accepting feedback but are now in the construction or development phase.
Ronald G. Repka Park Playground
The Parks Department will install a firetruck-themed playground next door to Fire Station #18. It will include new equipment and synthetic turf safety surfacing.
Shoaff Park Playground
Shoaff Park Playground will receive new playground equipment and safety surfacing replacement. Activities include: Climbing, sliding, a range of balance activities & more
Lafayette Park Playground
Lafayette Park will receive new playground equipment and safety surfacing in 2026. Equipment includes climbing, sliding, balancing, and spinning elements.
Kreager Park Playground 2026
Kreager Park will receive new playground equipment, synthetic turf safety surfacing and playground border in Spring of 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.
Bloomingdale Park Playground
Bloomingdale Park will receive new playground equipment and synthetic turf safety surfacing. Equipment includes: Thundering panel, river rock climber, swerve slide & more
Trail and sidewalk ordinance update
Fort Wayne has updated its trail and sidewalk ordinances to keep up with the rise of e-bikes and electric mobility devices.
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.
Fairfield Terrace, Section B. - West Cox Drive Reconstruction
Total reconstruction and conversion of W. Cox Dr. from chip and seal to concrete pavement to give the street a more uniform look to match the remainder of the street.
Tillman Road Bridge Replacement
This project involves the replacement of the Tillman Road bridge and adjacent trail in SE Fort Wayne to improve safety, multimodal access, and structural condition.
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.
Historic Preservation & Heritage Tourism Economic Impact Study
Historic preservation consulting firm, Place Economics, is conducting a study of the economic impacts of historic preservation in the City of Fort Wayne.
Completed Projects
City Council Committee Session March 3, 2026
These bills are up for discussion during this Committee Only session. They will be up for final passage at a later date.
Glendale Road Trailhead Extension
This project will add onto the existing parking lot of the Towpath Trail Increasing parking spots from 9 to 15.
Hanna Street Trail: Burns Blvd to Decatur Rd
Eight-foot wide concrete trail on the west side of Hanna Street between Burns Boulevard and Decatur Road
Wheelock Road Trail
Stellhorn Road to Jefferson Middle School
