The City of Fort Wayne’s Public Works Division invites everyone to help shape the future of several key streets through the Southeast Corridors Planning Project.
City of Fort Wayne news release:
City of Fort Wayne Announces Community Design Workshop Schedule for Southeast Corridors Planning Project
Community invited to help shape the future of key Southeast corridorsFort Wayne, Indiana (April 27, 2026) — The City of Fort Wayne’s Public Works Division invites residents, businesses, and community stakeholders to help shape the future of several key streets through the Southeast Corridors Planning Project – an effort to reimagine how these corridors function and serve the community.
What to expect:
- Residents, stakeholders, and design professionals will come together to participate in a multi-day, hands-on workshop to share ideas, test concepts, and shape a shared vision for the future of the corridors.
- Workshop sessions foster open dialogue, generate ideas, and quickly develop actionable plans. The goal is joint ownership of solutions, stronger relationships, and a clear vision for the future.
Workshop Schedule
Saturday, May 2 to Tuesday, May 5
Project Kickoff: Hanna Street Trail Activation & Block Party
Saturday, May 2, 12:00–2:00 p.m.
Hanna Street Trail between Pettit Ave and Paulding Rd + Food Truck Park at Hanna and Paulding Rd
Join us to kick off the workshop with an activation along the new Hanna Street Trail and a block party at the Food Truck Park (corner of Hanna & Paulding / 629 E Paulding Rd). Enjoy food, music, games, and interactive engagement activities for the corridor project.
Open House
Tuesday, May 5, 4:00–7:00 p.m.
Public Safety Academy (7602 Patriot Crossing, Fort Wayne)
Join us for an open house featuring presentations at 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. The consultant team will share what they heard and learned from the community. Also learn what comes next.
About the Project
The Southeast Corridors Planning Project is a City-led effort to re-imagine several key arterial streets in Southeast Fort Wayne as safer, more connected, and more vibrant places.
Funded through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s RAISE program, this planning initiative focuses on approximately 8.9 miles of Urban Minor Arterial roadways: S. Anthony Boulevard, W. Paulding Road, E. Paulding Road, Fairfield Avenue/Tillman Road, and E. Tillman Road. These corridors are important daily routes for residents, businesses, schools, transit riders, and visitors. They also play an important role in shaping the identity and economic future of the surrounding neighborhoods.
The purpose of this project is to develop a comprehensive corridor plan that balances transportation safety, neighborhood livability, and long-term economic opportunity. At its core, the project explores how these streets can function as Complete Streets – roadways designed to serve people of all ages and abilities, whether they are walking, biking, taking transit, or driving.
The planning process will result in a Master Development Plan and Action Plan that includes preliminary (10% level) roadway and right-of-way concepts, as well as recommendations related to land use, housing, retail, sustainability, branding, gateways and placemaking improvements.
Community input is a critical part of the planning process. In addition to the Community Design Workshop, the City is offering multiple ways for residents to get involved:
- Take the survey to share priorities and ideas
- Sign up for the project newsletter to receive updates
Click here to learn more, take the survey, or sign up for updates.
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