November 12, 2020 -- Leaders of the Historic Fairmont Neighborhood, the Fraternal Order of Police Indiana Wayne Lodge 14, members of Fort Wayne Police Officer David Tinsley’s family and Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry recently dedicated a memorial to Fort Wayne Police Officer David Tinsley. Tinsley died in the line of duty in 2018 and his family members are residents of the Historic Fairmont Neighborhood.
December 16, 2020 -- The City of Fort Wayne’s Office of Housing & Neighborhood Services (OHNS) has helped more than 850 residents, eight small businesses and 42 non-profit agencies with emergency COVID-19 relief programs. OHNS is still offering emergency assistance through its partner organizations.
Read more: City Helps More Than 850 Residents With COVID-19 Relief Programs
December 16, 2021 -- Area residents are now invited to review and comment on several placemaking proposals supporting the Southeast Strategy Update, which focuses on encouraging new investment in the southeast quadrant of Fort Wayne.
Read more: Community Invited to Review Southeast Placemaking Proposals
December 11, 2020 -- The 2021 Neighborhood Improvement Grant program is now open and taking applications.
Information and guidelines about the Neighborhood Improvement Grant program can be found at www.FortWayneNeighborhoods.org by clicking on the resources menu item. The City’s Community Development Division will award grants up to $5,000 to any registered Fort Wayne neighborhood association or one of the City’s four Area Partnerships. A simple registration form is available on the neighborhoods website.
Read more: 2021 Neighborhood Improvement Grant Program Now Open
December 9, 2020 -- A new sculpture is now lighting up a Fort Wayne alley and giving people another reason to visit and enjoy downtown and its public spaces.
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)
