Mayor applauds Congress for passing waterways legislation
Mayor Tom Henry tonight expressed appreciation for the U.S. House of Representatives passing the Water Resources Reform and Development Act, which provides funding and support for the nation's waterway infrastructure needs.
Riverfront Development Study contract goes to City Council
A contract between the City of Fort Wayne and SWA Group for a Riverfront Development Study will be introduced at tonight's Fort Wayne City Council meeting.
Legacy funds proposed to advance educational opportunities
A resolution to allocate Legacy funding for college scholarships and non-profit programming aimed at improving job readiness, skill development, and advancing education attainment for City residents will be introduced at tonight's Fort Wayne City Council meeting.
City Commercial Façade Grant program captures award
The City's Commercial Façade Grant Program has earned the Gold Excellence in Economic Development Award from the International Economic Development Council.
City’s investment in downtown development to be discussed at Redevelopment Commission meeting
The City's investment package for the recently announced $71 million development in downtown will be presented at today's Redevelopment Commission meeting.
Mayor Henry names Karl Bandemer as Deputy Mayor
Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry today announced that Karl Bandemer has been appointed as Deputy Mayor for the City of Fort Wayne.
City details public investment in downtown development
The City of Fort Wayne has outlined details of its monetary commitment to the recently announced $71 million development in downtown that includes a new national headquarters for Ash Brokerage and a residential development led by Hanning & Bean Enterprises.
City to save $100,000 on Legacy Wayfinding project
The City of Fort Wayne today announced that bids for the City's wayfinding signs are a $100,000 under the original $300,000 estimate, which will save money on the construction and installation of 54 directional signs throughout Fort Wayne.
Contractor selected for Wells Street Bridge lighting Legacy project
Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry today announced that City Lights & Signals Inc. has been selected as the contractor for the Wells Street Bridge lighting improvement project.
$71 million investment in downtown announced today
Highlighting the key role of downtown vitality to job creation and regional economic growth, Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry today was joined by Tim Ash, President and CEO, Ash Brokerage Corporation and Bill Bean, VP, Hanning & Bean Enterprises, Inc., along with Eric Doden, President, Indiana Economic Development Corporation, elected officials and community leaders to announce plans for Ash Brokerage's new national headquarters in the heart of Fort Wayne and a downtown residential development led by Hanning & Bean Enterprises.