City Sets Public Meetings to Discuss Fair Housing

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Published: Tuesday, 06 June 2017 16:50

The City of Fort Wayne would like to receive feedback regarding access to affordable and safe housing in our community. As part of the City’s fair housing assessment, the Office of Housing and Neighborhood Services is inviting residents to attend one of two public meetings to discuss fair housing.

The first meeting is Monday, June 12, 6-7 p.m. at the McMillen Park Community Center, 3901 Abbott St.

The second meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 13, 7-8 p.m. at Many Nations Church, 5100 Gaywood Dr.

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Public Invited to Review Agreement to Comply with Historic Preservation Guidelines

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Published: Thursday, 01 June 2017 14:08

Notice is hereby given that the City of Fort Wayne Community Development Division ("City"), is drafting a new Programmatic Agreement (“PA”) in coordination with the Indiana State Historic Preservation Officer ("SHPO"). This PA will address the responsibilities of the City to comply with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended [54 U.S.C. § 300101 et seq] ("Section 106") when the City administers funds originating from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD").

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Progress Continues on Passenger Rail Line from Chicago-Fort Wayne-Columbus

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Published: Thursday, 25 May 2017 10:09

An analysis examining possible operating plans and preliminary costs for a passenger rail line connecting Chicago to Fort Wayne and Columbus is on track to be complete by the last quarter of 2017.

HNTB, the contractor hired to complete the study, provided an update on the work during a recent meeting of passenger rail stakeholders hosted by Northern Indiana Passenger Rail Association (NIPRA). The analysis, formally called the Alternatives Analysis and Public Involvement Process, is required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) under federal law in order to begin the rail project.

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Bike to Work Day Breakfast Set for Friday

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Published: Monday, 15 May 2017 11:14

As part of national Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 19, Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry is encouraging local residents to give bike commuting a try.

On their way to work, residents are invited to stop at Headwaters West for the City’s Bike to Work Day breakfast from 6:30 to 8 a.m. During the breakfast, cyclists can enjoy free coffee, bagels and fruit courtesy of Parkview Health.

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Cityscape Flats Celebrates Opening

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Published: Monday, 08 May 2017 15:21

May 4, 2017 -- Cityscape Flats LLC, an investor in Greater Fort Wayne Inc., celebrated the opening of its 143,000-square foot luxury apartment community by DOMO Development and Weigand Construction Co., Inc. on Thursday, May 4, at 11 a.m. Cityscape Flats is located next to Parkview Field on Jefferson Boulevard between Ewing Street and Fairfield Avenue. The Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission is investing in the public infrastructure for the project.

Cityscape Flats features 163 luxury apartment homes comprised of five studios, 118 one-bedroom and 40 two-bedroom units. There are nine different floorplans featured in the three- and four-story buildings. Apartments include spacious designs and tall ceilings, granite kitchen countertops, modern light fixtures and stainless steel appliances. This development includes 14 for sale luxury town homes, estimated to be completed fall 2017.

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