Community Development Departments

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Published: Friday, 31 July 2015 15:42

Neighborhood Code Enforcement

Office of Housing and Neighborhood Services

Planning & Policy

Redevelopment/Economic Development

Redevelopment Authority

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Published: Thursday, 23 October 2014 14:55

The Fort Wayne Redevelopment Authority is a public entity created by state statute to enable and assist with the financing of public projects pursuant to IC-36-7-14.5. 

Fort Wayne Redevelopment Authority members
John Powell, President
Irene Walters
John Hoffman

Economic Development Commission

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Published: Tuesday, 21 October 2014 08:53

The Fort Wayne Economic Development Commission (EDC) was established in 1972 with the authority to issue tax exempt revenue bonds to assist industrial and commercial development, and upon the recommendation of the Commission, Fort Wayne Common Council will consider new additions to the City's Economic Development Target Areas.   Operating under Bylaws in accordance with the Indiana Code, the EDC consists of five members with staggered terms.  The 2022 EDC schedule of regular meetings and due dates for Economic Development Revenue Bond applications can be found here.  Any meeting cancellations can be seen below.

Commission Members
Matt Graves

Scott Naltner

Quinton Ellis

Kent Prosser

Bob Armstrong

Lawrence Shine - Legal Counsel

All meetings are scheduled for Room 340 in Citizens Square, 200 E. Berry St. at 11 a.m. unless otherwise noted.

2020

January 16, 2020 - Meeting Canceled

January 23, 2020

2019

January 17, 2019 - Meeting Canceled

February 21, 2019 - Agenda

March 21, 2019 - Meeting Canceled

April 18, 2019 - Meeting Canceled

May 16, 2019 - Agenda 

May 28, 2019 - Agenda for Public Hearing

June 20, 2019 - Meeting Canceled

July 18, 2019 - Meeting Canceled

August 15, 2019 - Agenda - Meeting Materials

September 19, 2019 - Meeting Canceled

October 24, 2019 - Meeting Canceled

November 21, 2019 - Meeting Canceled

December 19, 2019 - Meeting Canceled

Redevelopment Department

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Published: Tuesday, 22 October 2013 11:57

The Redevelopment Department pursues aggressive development partnerships between the public and private sectors. As part of the department's economic development efforts, staff provide direct liaison/support to Greater Fort Wayne Inc., support international trade, and provide services that support and stimulate business growth, community investment and development. The Department includes:

Redevelopment Commission promotes and implements opportunity projects, acting as a catalyst to develop areas that have shown a cessation of growth and lack of development. This is done through techniques including real estate acquisition, site preparation and/or providing public infrastructure to the site. Financing resources generally used are Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) and Redevelopment General Obligation Bonds.

Urban Enterprise Association (UEA) works to revitalize Fort Wayne's industrial core. The UEA works to foster growth of new and established businesses, create and retain jobs, make physical improvements, and enhance the well-being of area residents.

RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY - PEPSI WAREHOUSE SITE

Posted 8/22/23 - We are excited to announce the release an RFQ for the former Pepsi Warehouse site. This a 7+ acre site at the heart of our Riverfront District. Our vision for this site is a lively and engaging mixed-use center of activity that incorporates a diverse range of uses, such as entertainment, housing, employment, hospitality, social activities, recreation, restaurants, and retail. It emphasizes urban design principles that prioritize enjoyable, active, and human-scale spaces, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor areas and providing flexible and programmable outdoor spaces. It reinforces our core belief that Riverfront is for everyone, andembraces best practices in inclusivity and sustainability.

Download the RFQ Document (18MB)

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Neighborhood Code Compliance

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Published: Tuesday, 22 October 2013 11:55

Neighborhood Code Compliance works to ensure safe housing and stable property values for the citizens of the community by eliminating unsafe structures, securing vacant structures and cleaning up blighted areas.

Mission Statement:

"We exist to provide proper enforcement of minimum housing standards with a commitment to integrity and excellence in customer service. We believe that this will enhance health and safety, property values and quality of life for the citizens of Fort Wayne."

Download the general brochure.

FAQs
Commercial Code
ResidentialCode

Editable Public Record Request Form
Editable Housing Registration Form
Housing Registration Instruction
Abandoned and Inoperable Vehicles
Demolition Information
Financial and Home Repair Assistance
Orders to Repair
Orders to Demolish
Summer Weed Program
Meth Protocol

Work Plan Explanation

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Tax Sale Info

Public Information Request Form - Submit online to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Address:
City of Fort Wayne
Community Development Division
200 E. Berry St.
Suite 320
Fort Wayne, IN 46802

311 or 260-427-1127