Highlighted Projects
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High Street Neighborhood Safety Upgrades
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2026 a LOT to LOVE Discounted City Lots
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Projects currently accepting community input
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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East Central Forward Neighborhood Plan
The East Central Forward Neighborhood Plan is a ten-year shared vision for the East Central Neighborhood.
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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.
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High Street CPTED Pilot
The High Street CPTED Pilot Area uses Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) to reduce crime in the Nebraska, Hamilton, and Bloomingdale Neighborhoods.
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Historic Northeast 2035
The Historic Northeast 2035 Neighborhood Plan is a ten-year shared vision for the Forest Park, North Anthony, and Northside Neighborhoods.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Projects that are no longer accepting feedback but are now in the construction or development phase.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Leesburg Road Extension
A major road project in the Nebraska Neighborhood will improve safety on Leesburg Road and Main Street with a new road, sidewalks, lighting, and storm sewers.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Paulding Road Improvement
Reconstruction of Paulding Road from Fairfield Avenue to South Calhoun Street
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City of Fort Wayne Educational Forum on Immigration
Mayor Sharon Tucker held an educational forum on immigration and shared available resources
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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.
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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
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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.
Completed Projects
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Crestwood Expansion
In 2025, the Crestwood Neighborhood Association successfully expanded boundaries to include the former North Sherwood Terrace, Silver Maples and Summerfield Associations.
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2025 Neighborhood Engagement Grant
Fort Wayne's Neighborhood Engagement Grant helps neighborhood associations fund events that support connection, collaboration, and neighborly relationships.
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East Side Neighborhood Reactivation
East Side Neighborhood (ESNA) is working to re-establish its association. This page will inform residents and collect priorities/ contact info for ESNA leaders.
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Glendale Road Trailhead Extension
This project will add onto the existing parking lot of the Towpath Trail Increasing parking spots from 9 to 15.
