FORT-ify Neighborhood Accelerator
Fortify is a leadership development program for developing, launching, and relaunching neighborhood associations who want to take their efforts to the next level!
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 | Indian Village | South Stone Lake |
| Avalon Civic | Knolls of Ardmore | Southeast Waynedale |
| Bella Vista/Allendale | Kyle Road | Southwest Waynedale |
| Broadview Terrace | Lake Shores Community | Stone Lake |
| Elmcrest | Lakewood Park | Vesey Addition |
| Elmhurst | Old Trail | Willow Creek Crossing |
| Ferndale | Sandpoint | Winterset Community |
| Hopewell Point | St Marys River - Winchester Civic | Winterset Square |
Waynedale Planning Area Boundary
The Waynedale 2040 Plan Q2 Quarterly Report
Download the latest Waynedale 2040 Plan Quarterly update.
Neighborhood Engagement
Mayor Sharon Tucker and City staff joined Councilman Dr. Scott Myers for a neighborhood walk in Avalon Place in May 2025 to listen to residents' concerns and goals for the future of Waynedale. Input from neighbors is collected and shared as a part of the input for the Waynedale 2040 Neighborhood Plan.
Nearly 100 residents attended to provide their feedback and input on the Waynedale 2040 Neighborhood Plan at Waynedale Park on June 9, 2025.
Several dozen residents from the Indian Village Neighborhood stopped by to provide their feedback on the Waynedale 2040 Neighborhood Plan at Psi Ote Park on June 11, 2025.
Did somebody say FREE ICE CREAM! Almost 100 residents from the area stopped out for free ice cream and community engagement on the Waynedale 2040 Neighborhood Plan at The Stand on July 10, 2025.
Almost 100 residents of the Lakeshores Neighborhood stopped out to the annual neighborhood block party at Avalon Church on July 19, 2025.
Nearly 100 residents gave their input and ideas on the Waynedale 2040 Plan at the Willow Creek Crossing Apartments on July 24, 2025.
Share Your Input
Survey
Input Map
Committee Meetings
Additional projects and opportunities
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Bluffton - Lower Huntington Rd Rezoning
The Planning and Policy Department and the Allen County Department of Planning Services are working together to rezone areas along Bluffton and Lower Huntington Roads.
Waynedale Park Playground
Located in the wooded area of Waynedale Park, and near the pavilion, the park’s playground equipment and safety surfacing is planned for replacement in 2025.
2025 Neighborhood Improvement Grants
The 2025 Neighborhood Improvement Grant funds projects identified by neighborhood residents to improve quality of life for the whole neighborhood association.
Bluffton Road Bridge
The Bluffton Road Bridge, which crosses the St. Mary's River, will be reconstructed to enhance travel and safety for both pedestrians and motorists.
Indian Village Park Playground
Indian Village Park will receive new playground equipment and new safety surfacing in 2025.
Contact Us
Have questions or want to learn more about a project, contact us below:
Contact Information Phone 260-427-8311 In writing Citizens Square, 200 East Berry Street, Fort Wayne IN 46802
