Project Description
The Nebraska Neighborhood Activation began in June 2023. The neighborhood association had been active since the 1970s, but had experienced a change of leadership and dwindling attendance. The Nebraska Neighborhood board is currently planning events, investing in community projects, and rebuilding membership.
What is Neighborhood Activation?
Neighborhood Activation begins with interested residents contacting the City. A City Liaison from the Department of Neighborhoods is assigned to the neighborhood and provides support, resources, and best practices over the course of 12-18 months.
The ultimate goal of Neighborhood Activation is to empower residents to independently manage their neighborhood association.
The City Liaison distributes a survey and conducts interviews of neighborhood residents. The process concludes with a comprehensive written document on neighborhood history, demographics, and data.
Do you live in the Nebraska Neighborhood & want to get involved?
Upcoming Meetings & Events
Thursday 10 April 2025 7:00 pm
Nebraska Neighborhood Association Meeting
Join Nebraska Neighborhood for their next meeting to discuss neighborhood plans & upcoming events!
United Faith Presbyterian Church - 1616 W Main St, Fort Wayne, IN 46808
Saturday 26 April 2025 8:00 am
Dumspter Day
Location: United Faith Presbyterian Chruch Parking Lot
1616 W Main St
Materials that cannot be put into the container/truck include:
Anti-freeze, Chemicals, Tires, Appliance with Freon, Fire Extinguishers, Used Oil, Asphalt, Fluorescent Bulbs, Concrete, Auto Fluids, Freon Refrigerant, Auto Parts, Hazardous Waste, Liquids, Electronics, Oil Based Paint, Explosives, Closed Containers, Items Containing Mercury, Pesticides, Compressed Gas, Lead, Acid Batteries, Herbicides, Radioactive Materials, Special Waste, Fertilizers
*** Latex paint cans need to be dried out before placing in the container. We cannot accept paint in a liquid form because it may leak out onto the ground or street.
Saturday 28 June 2025 4:00 pm
Block Party!
Join Nebraska Neighborhood for the annual Block Party.
Festivities begin at 4 PM at the Swinney Park West Japanese Pavilion.
Saturday 20 September 2025
TV & Tires Day
Volunteer to collect TV & Tires or get rid of old items!
Bylaws & Standing Rules
Events
In June 2024, the Bloomingdale Neighborhood hosted its first Block Party in several years at Swinney Park West.
Neighborhood residents met their neighbors, played carnival games for prizes, completed a neighborhood survey, and received a free meal from a local food truck.
Nebraska Neighborhood Councilmember Geoff Paddock, FW Fire Department, FW Police Department, and neighborhood member University of Saint Francis attended.
Over 50 neighborhood residents attended, and over 30 surveys were completed in English and Spanish.
Neighborhood board members walked door-to-door to advertise the event with the Department of Neighborhoods.
Logo
The Nebraska Neighborhood residents worked with local artist Mariah Knight to develop a neighborhood logo and motto. The logo is inspired by fiber arts in the form of a quilting block, which is a nod to the historic Wayne Knitting Mills
The Nebraska logo is now featured on light pole medallions, which is a part of the High Street CPTED Pilot Area.
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