Mayor Henry Announces 2014 Facade Grant Recipients

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Published: Wednesday, 05 March 2014 17:41

March 5, 2014 - Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry today announced that 13 local businesses will receive 2014 Commercial Façade Grants. This year's awardees will receive $308,859 in City funding and have pledged to contribute just over $1.1 million in private investment to make improvements on their properties.

"Our Commercial Façade Grant program helps local businesses invest in our community and provide a welcoming atmosphere for their customers," said Mayor Henry. "This program ensures that our commercial corridors remain vibrant so that our citizens have convenient access to goods and services they need."

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Public Invited to Share Ideas on Riverfront Development

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Published: Monday, 24 February 2014 13:10

The public is invited to share their vision for Fort Wayne's downtown riverfront at one of two public input meetings. Both meetings will take place at the main branch of the Allen County Public Library in the auditorium. The meetings are set for:

• Wednesday, March 12 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., with a presentation at 5:45 p.m.
• Thursday, March 13 from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., with a presentation at 11:15 a.m.

"Public input is critical to the success of our riverfront study," said Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry. "This is everyone's riverfront and the final designs need to reflect the hopes and dreams of our entire community."

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Public Meeting Set for March 19

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Published: Monday, 17 February 2014 12:16

The City of Fort Wayne Housing & Neighborhood Services department is inviting the public to learn about the department's 2013 accomplishments in spending Federal housing and block grant dollars. The Annual Performance Evaluation meeting is set for Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at 6 p.m. at the Fort Wayne Urban League, 2135 S. Hanna St.

Interested citizens and organizations are invited to attend the public meeting to learn about The Office of Housing and Neighborhood Services programming and help suggest needs and identify priorities for the federal funds.

Anyone needing special accommodations should notify the City 48 hours in advance by phone at 427-2150 or 311 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Greg Leatherman to Lead Community Development Division

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Published: Thursday, 13 February 2014 10:11

Fort Wayne, Ind. - Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry today announced that Greg Leatherman has been promoted to director of community development for the City of Fort Wayne.

Leatherman has nearly 25 years of experience in local government and business. Since 2007, he's served as executive director of the Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission. In addition, since 2004, Leatherman has served as deputy director of community development for the City of Fort Wayne.

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Published: Wednesday, 05 February 2014 10:59

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