Posterity Scholar House Construction On Schedule

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Published: Thursday, 14 December 2017 10:42

Construction of the first phase of the Posterity Heights Development, known as Posterity Scholar House, is on schedule to open in the summer or early fall of 2018. Framing has been completed on the north and south buildings and water and sewer lines are being installed. Just last week, the Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission gave final approval to a tax increment finance district that will help cover infrastructure costs for roads and utilities.

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Pilot Program to Promote Entrepreneurship

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Published: Thursday, 14 December 2017 10:28

The City of Fort Wayne is one of two Indiana communities chosen for a pilot program aimed at increasing entrepreneurship. Earlier this year, the Indiana General Assembly unanimously approved legislation authorizing an entrepreneurship and enterprise district for both Fort Wayne and Lafayette. Several weeks ago, City Council and Mayor Henry established the Summit City Entrepreneur and Enterprise District (SEED) in accordance with the new legislation.

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Mayor Henry, Continental Property Group Unveil Proposal for Mixed-Use Riverfront Project

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Published: Monday, 11 December 2017 11:45

Mayor Tom Henry was joined today by representatives of Continental Property Group to announce a proposal to bring a $61.7 million mixed-use development to the City of Fort Wayne’s riverfront.

The project would be located on 3.34 acres at the northeast corner of Harrison and Superior streets, directly east of the new Promenade Park, which is under construction and part of the Riverfront Fort Wayne initiative. The private development would be a seven-story mixed-use development with approximately 150 apartment homes and approximately 20,000 square feet of retail space, as well as a parking garage with more than 1,000 spaces.

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Galindo Named to State Commission on Hispanic and Latino Affairs

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Published: Thursday, 07 December 2017 14:04

The City of Fort Wayne’s Community Liaison, Palermo Galindo, has been appointed to the Indiana Commission on Hispanic and Latino Affairs (ICHLA) by Senate President Pro Tempore David C. Long.

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Neighborhood Leaders Work to Build a Better Block

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Published: Tuesday, 14 November 2017 13:53

Northside neighborhood residents recently teamed up with AARP, the Team Better Block organization, the Purdue Extension Office and City of Fort Wayne staff to temporarily transform Columbia Avenue just east of downtown. Led by Northside resident Mo Palmer, the group worked to create a safer and more interesting environment for people traveling by foot, wheelchair or bike.

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