Roof Program

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Published: Thursday, 07 July 2022 10:13

The City of Fort Wayne’s Office of Housing & Neighborhood Services Homeowner Repair Roof Loan program is currently closed. 

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Published: Tuesday, 05 July 2022 15:07

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The Northwest Plan

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Published: Tuesday, 05 July 2022 15:07

The City of Fort Wayne's Neighborhood Planning & Activation Workgroup is working closely with stakeholders in the Northwest Neighborhoods Planning Area neighborhoods of Bloomingdale, Hamilton, Lincoln Park/Five Points, Nebraska, and North Highlands to develop a new ten-year strategic framework for the neighborhoods.   

What Is Northwest Neighborhoods 2035

The City of Fort Wayne's Community Development Division's Neighborhood Planning and Activation Workgroup is working with several Northwest area neighborhood associations, local organizations, and institutions to develop Northwest Neighborhoods 2035. The expected outcome of this work is a 10-year neighborhood plan that provides a shared vision and direction for the neighborhoods, providing strategies for investing in growth, building community, and improving the quality of life for neighborhood residents, businesses, and organizations.

Why Do We Need a Neighborhood Plan?

You may ask why a neighborhood plan is important. The neighborhood planning process offers local stakeholders the opportunity to come together and shape the future of your neighborhood. Neighborhood plans do a lot for a community, including (1) engaging residents and businesses in identifying a future vision for the area and providing strategies and recommendations for achieving that vision, (2) providing detailed recommendations for the neighborhood to ensure neighborhoods grow as envisioned by the plan, and (3) provide a level of analysis, detail, and guidance on issues affecting local areas that a "comprehensive" citywide plan cannot. 

Who Is Involved In Creating a Neighborhood Plan?

In short, everyone! This plan involves anyone who lives, works, worships, and participates in the Northwest Neighborhoods Planning Area neighborhoods, and we want to ensure your voice is included. Direct involvement from the neighborhood's stakeholders and residents is central to developing a neighborhood plan. To ensure that the neighborhood planning process goes smoothly, a team of steering committee members, made up of residents and business owners in the Northwest Neighborhoods Planning Area, meet regularly to provide feedback and guidance in the plan development process. 

Do I Live in Northwest Neighborhoods?

The following neighborhood associations (active and inactive) are a part of the new planning area:

• Bloomingdale Neighborhood Association
• Five Points Neighborhood
• Hamilton Neighborhood Association
• Lincoln Park Home Owners
• Nebraska Neighborhood Association
• North Highlands Neighborhood Association

Community Engagement

Crucial to a good plan is the voices of the community. The Northwest Neighborhoods 2035 plan is seeking input through a variety of outreach opportunities, including the following: 

Northwest Neighborhood Survey: Click on the survey link below (English or Spanish) to complete the brief survey to help us better understand your thoughts on your neighborhood and the improvements that could be made.

Northwest Neighborhood Input Map: Use the interactive mapping tool to provide feedback and input in the Neighborhood Plan. We are looking for suggestions from dangerous intersections to lighting improvements and redevelopment opportunities. These suggestions will be compiled and evaluated when drafting the plan goals and strategies. 

HNE2035 - Committee Page

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Published: Tuesday, 05 July 2022 15:06

Steering Committee Meeting 

Community Engagement Events

• • July 11th - Northside Food Trucks
  • July 21st - Northside Porch Party
  • July 25th - North Anthony Association Meeting
  • July 28th - Northside Porch Party
  • Aug. 1st - Northside Food Trucks
  • Aug. 4th - Northside Porch Party
  • Aug. 5th - Forest Park Porch Party
  • Aug. 11th - Northside Porch Party
  • Aug. 18th - Northside Porch Party
  • Aug. 19th - Forest Park Porch Party
  • Aug. 20th - Northside Dumpster Day
  • Aug. 24th - Neighborhood Walk 
  • Aug. 25th - Northside Porch Party
  • Aug. 28th - Northside Disc Golf Course Grand Opening
  • Aug. 30th - Neighborhood Walk 
  • Sept. 1st - Neighborhood Walk 
  • Sept. 12th - Northside Food Trucks
  • Sept. 25th - Northside Fall Festival
  • Sept. 26th - North Anthony Association Meeting
  • Oct. 5th - Neighborhood Walk
  • Oct. 6th - Neighborhood Walk 
  • Oct. 7th - Neighborhood Wall
  • Oct. 8th - Northside Dumpster Day
  • Sept. 21st - Nov. 30th - Stakeholder Interviews

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Historic Northeast Neighborhood 2035

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Published: Tuesday, 28 June 2022 08:50

The City of Fort Wayne's Neighborhood Planning & Activation Workgroup has worked closely with stakeholders in the Historic Northeast Planning Area neighborhoods of Forest Park, North Anthony, and Northside to develop a new ten-year strategic framework for the neighborhoods.   

Latest Updates

Please provide your input on the Historic Northeast Neighborhood Plan Goals, Strategies, and Action Steps:

Historic Northeast Engagement Report:

Why Do We Need a Neighborhood Plan?

You may ask why a neighborhood plan is important. The neighborhood planning process offers local stakeholders the opportunity to come together and shape the future of your neighborhood. Neighborhood plans do a lot for a community, including (1) engaging residents and businesses in identifying a future vision for the area and providing strategies and recommendations for achieving that vision, (2) providing detailed recommendations for the neighborhood to ensure neighborhoods grow as envisioned by the plan, and (3) provide a level of analysis, detail, and guidance on issues affecting local areas that a "comprehensive" citywide plan cannot. 

Who Is Involved In Creating a Neighborhood Plan?

In short, everyone! This plan involves anyone who lives, works, worships, and participates in the neighborhoods in the Historic Northeast Planning Area, and we want to ensure your voice is included. Direct involvement from the neighborhood's stakeholders and residents is central to developing a neighborhood plan. To ensure that the neighborhood planning process goes smoothly, a team of steering committee members, made up of residents and business owners in the Historic Northeast Planning Area, meet regularly to provide feedback and guidance in the plan development process. 

HISTORIC NORTHEAST 2035 ADVISORY COMMITTEE

What's Next for the Neighborhood Plan?

We are in the final stage of drafting the neighborhood plan before the Comprehensive Plan adoption process. A neighborhood plan, when active, is an 'amendment' to the All In Allen Comprehensive Plan, which was adopted by the City of Fort Wayne in 2023. This means that both plans work together to guide growth, development, and preservation in the neighborhood(s). 

Estimated Adoption Timeline:

What happens after the Historic Northeast Neighborhood Plan is adopted?

The Historic Northeast Neighborhood Plan outlines several dozen projects that improve residents' and business owners' quality of life and opportunity in the Forest Park, North Anthony, and Northside Neighborhoods. The Plan provides guidance, encouraging City Departments, neighborhoods, and residents to work together to set and accomplish goals each year to implement the plan. 

The Historic Northeast Neighborhood Plan is active after adoption is finalized. As projects are announced and completed, this website will provide regular updates to show how the plan progresses through implementation. 

How Does This Align With All In Allen?

The Historic Northeast 2035 Neighborhood Plan is a proposed amendment to the All In Allen Comprehensive Plan. 

All In Allen Adopted March 13, 2023 Chapter 6 [1.4] Strengthen existing neighborhoods and revitalize declining and middle- and low-income neighborhoods 1.4.1 Review and update incentives and provide coordinated planning assistance to revitalize declining and middle neighborhoods.  Chapter 6 [1.6] Encourage neighborhood activation and planning 1.6.2 Support and foster the development of action-oriented and asset-based plans for declining and middle neighborhoods 1.6.3 Support and foster the creation of sub-area plans that promote and sustain complete neighborhoods