Tag: Community Development Division Director Jonathan Leist
Groundbreaking for new North Clinton Street mixed-use project
Today, Mayor Sharon Tucker, the City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division, and developer James Khan held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of construction of the Villages of Arneo.
Downtown Public Art Trail Soundwalk dedicated
Today, City officials and the Fort Wayne Public Art Commission dedicated the Downtown Public Art Trail Soundwalk.
City announces official start date for Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area
Today, Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker announced the official start date of May 5, 2024, for the City's first Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area, or DORA.
Fort Wayne selected for Urban Heat Island Mapping Campaign
The City of Fort Wayne has been selected to lead a campaign to map heat and air quality in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Jonathan Leist promoted to director of Community Development
Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry today announced that Jonathan Leist will become the director of the City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division effective immediately.
Demolition work at the former Pepsi facility begins
Demolition work began today at the former PepsiCo, Inc., site on North Harrison Street.
Redevelopment Commission approves repurpose of historic Schaab Metal Facility
The Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission has approved the sale of the Schaab Metal Products building to Schaab Riverfront Plaza LLC., a development group led by local developer Don Steininger.
More Brewing Company to build on North River site
Today, the City of Fort Wayne, Indiana, announced a major private investment is planned for the North River site.
Agreement for first phase of southeast mixed-use development approved
Today, the Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission approved an economic development agreement for Phase I of a multi-phase mixed-use project called Village Premier in southeast Fort Wayne.
“The Wedge” project developer announced
Today, the City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division announced that a developer familiar with Fort Wayne will invest in another private development project next to Promenade Park in the area known as the wedge.



