Public Art Popsicle Pop-Ups Scheduled

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Published: Wednesday, 17 April 2019 13:51

The Fort Wayne Public Art Commission is inviting area residents to share their opinions about public art at one of five pop-up meetings scheduled throughout May.

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Housing & Neighborhood Services Draft 2019 Annual Action Plan Available for Review

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Published: Monday, 15 April 2019 15:21

The 2019 Draft Annual Action Plan outlining how the City of Fort Wayne will invest U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) dollars this year is now available for public review. Residents can view the plan online at www.FWCommunityDevelopment.org/actionplan or can read a hard copy during normal business hours at the Pontiac Branch of the Allen County Public Library, 2215 S. Hanna St., and at the front desk of the City’s Community Development offices, 200 E. Berry St., Suite 320.

The plan will be presented at a public meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 6 p.m. at the Community Center, 233 W. Main St.

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City, JPMorgan Chase Partner to Promote Entrepreneurship

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Published: Tuesday, 09 April 2019 09:23

Mayor Tom Henry today announced details of a pilot project designed to promote entrepreneurship and help revitalize Fort Wayne’s commercial corridors.

The pilot, Summit City Match, is funded by the City of Fort Wayne and a grant from the JPMorgan Chase & Co. It is supported by Greater Fort Wayne Inc., the Greater Fort Wayne Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Fort Wayne Black Chamber, Latinos Count, Fort Wayne Community Schools Anthis Career Center, UAW 166, Allen County, and Brightpoint.

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Residents Encouraged to Take Public Art Survey, Visit Website

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Published: Wednesday, 03 April 2019 10:47

The Fort Wayne Public Art Commission is inviting area residents to share their opinions about public art. The Commission recently launched a website, www.FortWaynePublicArt.com which offers three ways residents can provide input about what kinds of public art they’d like to see and in what locations.

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Mayor, Redevelopment Commission Break Ground on Ardmore Avenue Gateway Project

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Published: Wednesday, 27 March 2019 09:19

Mayor Tom Henry, members of the Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission, local contractors, and City Community Development and Public Works staff broke ground today on improvements to Ardmore Avenue from Airport Expressway to Second Street near the entrance to Fort Wayne International Airport.

The approximately one-mile length of roadway will be under construction until November and will be widened to include a center turn lane, new street lighting, street trees and an asphalt trail along the east side of Ardmore. There will be ADA-compliant curb ramps at the intersections of Second Street, Vanguard Drive and Airport Expressway. In order to address numerous drainage issues, storm sewers will be installed, including curb and gutter inlets and yard inlets.

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