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Fort Wayne awarded $4.7 million to demolish and redevelop vacant properties

Mayor Tom Henry announced today that the City has been awarded $4.7 million to help stabilize neighborhoods by demolishing and redeveloping abandoned homes.

Free samples at Johnnie Mae Farm Stand Friday

Free samples of foods made with vegetables that can be found at the Johnnie Mae Farm stand will be available Friday, August 10, 2018 from 4 to 7 p.m.

Off the Wall design challenge launched

Designers and artists from around the world are invited to take part in the Off the Wall design challenge to create an overhead sculpture in downtown Fort Wayne.

City announces new developer for southeast mixed-use project

Today, the City of Fort Wayne's Community Development Division along with Mayor Tom Henry announced that a development team has been chosen to develop a mixed-use project near the intersection of McKinnie Avenue and Plaza Drive.
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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.

Southeast area residents invited to public input sessions

The City of Fort Wayne and the Southeast Area Partnership is seeking public input from people who reside in southeast area neighborhoods.

City names new Deputy Director of Neighborhood Code Compliance

Today, the City of Fort Wayne's Community Development Division announced Catherine Toppel as its new Deputy Director of Neighborhood Code Compliance.
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Small Businesses Emergency Assistance available

Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry announced today that the City of Fort Wayne is working with Brightpoint to help local small businesses survive and thrive during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Community Development schedule updates

Due to the closing of Citizens Square to the public and efforts to limit person-to-person interactions, the City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division is taking the following steps.

City’s Commercial Façade program applications

News release from the City of Fort Wayne: City's Commercial Façade program enters 4th year Initiative generates more than $1 million in public-private investment each year (November...