City to host Neighborhood Improvement Grant workshop

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Published: Wednesday, 27 January 2021 23:53

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Neighborhood Association Officers are encouraged to attend a virtual workshop that will answer questions about the application process for the City of Fort Wayne’s Neighborhood Improvement Grant program.

The program is designed to support neighborhood projects that beautify public spaces and strengthen community involvement. Accepted projects must enhance the aesthetics of the neighborhood, provide a clear community benefit, be accessible to all residents and increase civic pride.

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City’s Homeowner Repair Program set to open Feb. 1

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Published: Tuesday, 26 January 2021 23:51

Fort Wayne, Ind. –The City of Fort Wayne is offering assistance to qualified homeowners who cannot afford to have their furnace, air conditioning, or roof replaced. The Office of Housing & Neighborhood Services announced today that it will begin accepting applications for the zero interest loan program Monday, Feb. 1.

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Jonathan Leist named Deputy Director of Redevelopment for City of Fort Wayne's Community Development Division

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Published: Friday, 15 January 2021 23:47

Fort Wayne, Ind. – The City of Fort Wayne's Community Development Division today announced Jonathan Leist as its new Deputy Director of Redevelopment. He will begin his duties on February 2nd.

Leist brings more than 17 years of professional experience to the new position. He served as the Solid Waste District Director of Huntington County, Indiana from 2003 to 2015 and the Town Manager of Culver, Indiana from 2015 to 2021.

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Neighborhood Code Reminds Residents to Clean Dryer Vents

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Published: Monday, 13 January 2020 14:35

The U.S. Fire Administration reports that 2,900 home clothes dryer fires are reported every year with the leading cause failure to clean the dryer. Since most of these fires can be prevented by cleanings, Neighborhood Code officers are advising residents to regularly clean their dryer vents.

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Save the Date: Comprehensive Plan Kick-Off Event Set for February 19

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Published: Monday, 13 January 2020 14:20

Work on the community’s next Comprehensive Plan will kick off with a public event on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at the Grand Wayne Center. The event is open to everyone and is scheduled for 5:30 – 7 p.m. The presentation will begin at 6 p.m.

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