Highlighted Projects
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North River District Master Planning Begins
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2026 Neighborhood Engagement Grants
OPEN
Projects currently accepting community input
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!
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 and Regular Session April 14, 2026
There will be bills up for discussion, introduction and final passage.
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
Waynedale 2040 Plan
The Waynedale 2040 Plan is a ten-year shared vision for the neighborhoods of the Waynedale/Indian Village area.
Beacon Woods Neighborhood Activation
The Beacon Woods Neighborhood Activation has supported revamping four inactive associations into a larger merged association with events, a board, and engagement.
Fort Wayne Neighborhoods
Fort Wayne has over 400 neighborhoods, and this page will help you identify which one you live in. This is also the City of Fort Wayne's Neighborhood Registration site.
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.
Lincoln Park Five Points Neighborhood Activation
The Lincoln Park Five Points Neighborhood Activation has provided support to reactivate the neighborhoods with events, best practices, and resident engagement.
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.
Shout-Out: Fort Wayne
Shout-Out: Fort Wayne, a Public Art Commission initiative, crystalizes relationships with neighborhoods by celebrating their histories and identities through art projects
ACTIVE
Projects that are no longer accepting feedback but are now in the construction or development phase.
The Landing Exchange
The Landing Exchange is a $20 million housing development on The Landing along the northeast corner of Harrison and Columbia streets.
Hanna Steet Trailhead
Trailhead parking area at 612 East Pettit Avenue for 45-mile-long Hanna Street Trail.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Lake Avenue Trail: Coliseum to Reed Road
Ten-foot-wide asphalt trail on the north side of Lake Avenue, extending the existing trail from Coliseum Boulevard to Reed Road.
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.
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.
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.
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
Completed Projects
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 April 7, 2026
These bills are up for discussion during this Committee Only session. They will be up for final passage at a later date.
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.
2025 City of Fort Wayne Cooling Stations
Cooling stations have been opened in Fort Wayne in an effort to have safe and cool places for the community to beat the heat.
