The Fort Wayne and Allen County Land Use Governing Board is recommending that the City of Fort Wayne and Allen County hire Houseal Lavigne Associates to prepare the next community comprehensive plan.
Read more: Consulting Team Chosen for Development of Community’s Next Comprehensive Plan
VeoRide, a shared mobility company based in Chicago, is launching a test program of e-scooters and pedal bikes today in downtown Fort Wayne.
VeoRide was recently issued a permit from the City of Fort Wayne Right of Way Department to begin a 16-month pilot program in Fort Wayne. The permit can be revoked at any time if the pilot program does not meet expectations. The program will begin with several dozen e-scooters; over the next month, no more than 300 e-scooters and 150 pedal bikes will be available in a designated area.
Read more: VeoRide Launches Test Program for E-Scooters and Bikes
Leaders of the Businesses on Broadway association, City Community Development and Public Works staff, and 5th District Councilman Geoff Paddock celebrated the completion of the Broadway railroad overpass beautification project today.
Read more: Businesses on Broadway Celebrate Completion of Broadway Overpass
The City of Fort Wayne’s Office of Housing & Neighborhood Services is now offering a Lead Paint Remediation Program to help protect children from the dangers of lead poisoning.
Read more: City Launches Free Lead Paint Remediation Program
The Fort Wayne Public Art Commission will unveil the draft recommendations of the Public Art Master Plan at an open house on Monday, August 19 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Hop River Brewing, 1515 N. Harrison St.
Read more: Draft Public Art Master Plan to be Unveiled during August 19 Event
Construction to add approximately 225 much-needed parking spaces to the Civic Center Parking Garage, 100 E. Washington Blvd., will cause lane restrictions on downtown streets for the next eight months.
Read more: Construction to Add Much-Needed Parking Spaces Begins Monday
Shawn Dunwoody, an artist from Rochester, NY, is scheduled to present the keynote address at the upcoming Regional Neighborhood Network Conference (RNNC) in Fort Wayne.
This year’s RNNC is set for September 19-21, 2019 and is hosted by the City of Fort Wayne. The theme is “Play in the Fort,” with an emphasis on how recreation, arts, culture and social interaction can help transform neighborhoods.
Read more: Shawn Dunwoody to Provide Keynote at Regional Neighborhood Network Conference
Leaders of the Historic Fairmont Place neighborhood were joined today by City of Fort Wayne leaders to dedicate a new mural painted by artists Theoplis Smith and Matthew Plett on the side of the Tasty Pizza building, 4302 Fairfield Ave.
The mural depicts letters spelling out the phrase “Better Together” as well as brightly colored cardinals.
Read more: Neighborhood Leaders Dedicate “Better Together” Mural
Several downtown alleys are being transformed into welcoming spaces as part of the City of Fort Wayne’s Alley Activation project. One of the spaces is is called the Porch off Calhoun, and is located in the parking area next to the alley on the west side of Calhoun between Wayne and Berry Streets.
The project, funded primarily by an $83,000 grant from the Knight Foundation/Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne, will build on the Art this Way alley mural program by enhancing the alleyways located between Berry Street, Washington Boulevard, Harrison Street and Calhoun Street.
White Lodging today announced the opening of Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Fort Wayne Downtown. The property offers two new-to-Fort Wayne restaurant concepts – Burger Bar and the city’s only open-air rooftop bar, Conner’s Rooftop. Conner’s Rooftop opens today; Burger Bar opens on Monday, July 22.
Read more: Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Fort Wayne Downtown Now Open
