Fort Wayne, Ind. – The City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division today announced that a new Emergency Rental Assistance program has been established to help those struggling to pay rent and utility bills because of challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications will be accepted beginning at 9:00am on Monday, March 8th.
Read more: Rent and Utility Assistance Program to Open Monday
Fort Wayne, Ind. – Mayor Tom Henry joined by the Director of Community Development Nancy Townsend, developer Barrett & Stokely and other city leaders held a groundbreaking ceremony for The Riverfront at Promenade Park. The development will go up on the northeast corner of Superior Street and Harrison Street.
Fort Wayne, Ind. – The City of Fort Wayne’s Public Art Commission is looking for artists to create a sculpture commemorating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The public display will include quotes from King’s 1963 speech given in Fort Wayne.
Read more: City looking for artists to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Fort Wayne, Ind. – The City of Fort Wayne today announced that $398,000 will be distributed to seven non-profit organizations to prevent, prepare for and respond to COVID-19.
The City’s Office of Housing and Neighborhood Services received $1.2 million from a special Community Development Block Grant aimed at helping with COVID-19 relief.
Read more: Non-profits to receive $398,000 for COVID-19 relief
Fort Wayne, Ind. – The City of Fort Wayne is preparing for the groundbreaking of The Riverfront at Promenade Park. A fence will be placed around the parking lot on the northeast corner of Superior Street and Harrison Street Monday, Feb. 8 in preparation for construction.
Read more: Parking lot at Superior and Harrison to close for construction
Lincoln Highway HIstoric Marker Dedication (12/20)
Artwork in West Central, Partnership with Downtown Improvement District (10/20)
Lead Paint Remediation Program and Partnership with Habitat for Humanity (9/20)
Johnnie Mae Farm and Business Loan COVID-19 Program (8/20)
