Project Description

The City of Fort Wayne's Department of Neighborhoods is working to establish a planning committee of neighborhood and organization leaders, in addition to business owners, to develop the Waynedale 2040 Plan. The project will develop a new ten-year strategic framework for project and program investment in the neighborhoods.

    The following neighborhoods are a part of the Waynedale Neighborhoods Planning Area:

    Ardmore Knolls
    		Lakewood Park
    Avalon Civic
    		Old Trail
    Bella Vista/Allendale
    		Sandpoint
    Broadview Terrace
    		St Marys River - Winchester Civic
    Elmcrest
    		South Stone Lake
    Elmhurst
    		Southeast Waynedale
    Ferndale
    		Southwest Waynedale
    Hopewell PointStone Lake
    Indian VillageVesey Addition
    Knolls of ArdmoreWillow Creek Crossing
    Kyle RoadWinterset Community
    Lake Shores CommunityWinterset Square

    Waynedale Planning Area Boundary

    Events

    Key Dates

    Monday, June 09, 2025 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

    Waynedale Park Engagement Event

    Location: Waynedale Park Shelter (Elzey St, Fort Wayne, IN 46809)

    Join us and provide valuable input for the Waynedale 2040 Plan! FREE FOOD to the first 100 people!

    Wednesday, June 11, 2025 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

    Psi Ote Park Engagement Event

    Location: Psi Ote Park Shelter (3500 Wenonah Ln, Fort Wayne, IN 46809)

    Join us and provide valuable input for the Waynedale 2040 Plan! FREE FOOD to the first 100 people!

    Thursday, July 10, 2025 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

    The Stand Engagement Event

    Location: The Stand (5200 Bluffton Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46809)

    Join us and provide valuable input for the Waynedale 2040 Plan! FREE SMALL ICE CREAM to the first 100 people!

    Thursday 24 July 2025 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

    Willow Creek Crossing Apartments Engagement Event

    Location: Willow Creek Crossing Apartment Clubhouse (7501 Lakeridge Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46819)

    Join us and provide valuable input for the Waynedale 2040 Plan! FREE FOOD to the first 100 people!

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