{"id":129782,"date":"2026-04-20T15:32:35","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T19:32:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=129782"},"modified":"2026-04-21T16:46:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T20:46:26","slug":"city-of-fort-wayne-launches-southeast-corridors-planning-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2026\/04\/20\/city-of-fort-wayne-launches-southeast-corridors-planning-project\/","title":{"rendered":"City of Fort Wayne launches Southeast Corridors Planning Project"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The City of Fort Wayne\u2019s Public Works Division invites residents, businesses, and community stakeholders to help shape the future of several key streets through the Southeast Corridors Planning Project.<\/p>\n

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News release from the City of Fort Wayne, Indiana:<\/p>\n

City of Fort Wayne Launches Southeast Corridors Planning Project<\/strong>
\nCommunity invited to help shape the future of key Southeast corridors<\/em><\/p>\n

Fort Wayne, Indiana (April 20, 2026) \u2013 The City of Fort Wayne\u2019s Public Works Division invites residents, businesses, and community stakeholders to help shape the future of several key streets through the Southeast Corridors Planning Project \u2013 an effort to reimagine how these corridors function and serve the community.<\/p>\n

Funded through the U.S. Department of Transportation\u2019s RAISE program [Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity program], the project focuses on approximately 8.9 miles of major streets in Southeast Fort Wayne, including S. Anthony Boulevard, W. Paulding Road, E. Paulding Road, Fairfield Avenue\/Tillman Road, and E. Tillman Road. These corridors are vital daily routes and play an important role in the identity, safety and economic future of surrounding neighborhoods.<\/p>\n

The project will develop a comprehensive plan to make these streets safer, more connected, and more vibrant – supporting people of all ages and abilities whether they walk, bike, take transit, or drive. The effort will result in a Master Development Plan and Action Plan that includes roadway concepts, as well as recommendations for land use, housing, retail, and placemaking.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is about more than roadways,\u201d said City Engineer Patrick Zaharako. \u201cIt\u2019s about creating corridors that connect neighborhoods, support everyday life, and unlock long-term investment in Southeast Fort Wayne.\u201d<\/p>\n

Community input is a critical part of the planning process, and the City is offering multiple ways for residents to get involved:<\/p>\n