The City of Fort Wayne Public Art Commission Selection Committee is seeking qualifications from emerging or established artists or artist teams for a public art project located at the intersection of Calhoun and Columbia Streets in downtown Fort Wayne. Applications are due July 31, 2019.
The City’s Redevelopment Department will soon begin clean-up work on the North River (former OmniSource) site, thanks to a grant from the Indiana Brownfields Program, funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Read more: Indiana Brownfields Program Grants $283,000 for North River Work
Fifteen local entrepreneurs are new graduates of the Build Institute Fort Wayne Business Planning Education classes. The program is sponsored by the City of Fort Wayne’s Summit City Entrepreneur and Enterprise District (SEED) and Indiana Michigan Power. Launched in April of this year, the program now boasts 26 graduates.
Read more: 15 Entrepreneurs Graduate from Build Institute Classes
The City of Fort Wayne’s Summit City Match pilot program and Founders Spark present Startup Village during the City’s Open Streets event July 14 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Startup Village will offer opportunities for area residents to learn about all that is involved in starting a business. Representatives from ten different business and entrepreneur organizations will answer questions about everything from business plans to funding opportunities.
Read more: City, Founders Spark Present First-Ever Startup Village
June 27, 2019 -- How can Northeast Indiana and Fort Wayne boost development in economically distressed communities?
Many federal incentive programs have been created over the years, including the New Markets Tax Credit, Empowerment Zones and more; however, the newest investment incentive—Opportunity Zones—may have the most significant tax benefits yet. To better understand how to leverage this new investment tool, the City of Fort Wayne participated in an event hosted by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership and Greater Fort Wayne Inc.
Read more: City, Community Leaders Promote Opportunity Zone Investment
June 21, 2019 -- Leaders of the Packard Area Planning Alliance (PAPA) were joined today by City of Fort Wayne leaders to dedicate a historic marker celebrating the Packard Piano & Organ Company and Packard Park.
The Fort Wayne Organ Company, later the Packard Piano Company, was founded by Isaac T. Packard and produced pump organs and pianos from 1871 to 1930 in the 3300 block of Fairfield Avenue. The company was a key to the early development of the area known as “South Wayne” and many employees lived in the blocks surrounding the factory. It closed in 1930, an early victim of the Great Depression.
Read more: Neighborhood Leaders Dedicate Marker Commemorating Packard Piano & Organ Company
The Johnnie Mae Farm, located in the Renaissance Pointe Neighborhood at 2518 Winter St., opens its Farm Stand this Friday, June 21 from 4 to 7 p.m.
The Farm Stand will be open Fridays throughout the summer months and will offer vegetables grown on-site, which could include: red and green tomatoes, bell peppers, hot peppers, collard greens, cherry tomatoes, radishes, herbs, zucchini, cucumbers, beans, peas, carrots, potatoes, okra, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, kale, lettuce, beets, garlic, spinach, onion, and eggplant. Cash, credit and SNAP will be accepted.
The City of Fort Wayne and Allen County are issuing a request for proposals to create the community’s next comprehensive plan.
The City and County are seeking a consulting team to develop a plan that will: create a shared vision for future growth and development, encompass meaningful and inclusive public engagement, identify stakeholders, establish clear guidance with a user-friendly document, and establish an achievable implementation plan. Proposals are due July 16 and City and County leaders anticipate having a final contract by late fall. The project is expected to kick off in January 2020.
Read more: City and County to Seek Consultant for New Comprehensive Plan
Mayor Tom Henry today joined officials from The Model Group to tour one of the new residential units as part of the redevelopment of The Landing along Columbia Street in downtown Fort Wayne.
Residents have begun moving in as part of the residential component of the mixed-use redevelopment project.
Read more: Mayor Henry tours residential component of The Landing
(June 11, 2019) -- The Fort Wayne Housing Authority, UP Development, Park Center and other partners broke ground today on River’s Edge Apartments, a 56-unit new construction development providing a mix of one- and two- bedroom units of Permanent Supportive Housing for homeless and at-risk individuals and families with disabilities.
