News - Fort Wayne Community Development

Vehicles on Private Property Now Required to Have Valid License Plates

Recent changes to City Code now require all vehicles parked on private property and within public view to have valid license plates and current registration stickers.

At the request of neighborhood leaders, Neighborhood Code Compliance presented amendments to City Code last year to the Fort Wayne City Council for approval. One of those amendments requires all vehicles parked on private property, and visible from public property such as a sidewalk or the street, to have valid license plates.

Johnnie Mae Farm Hosts Harvest Celebration Friday

Wednesday, October 3, 2018 -- The Johnnie Mae Farm, located at 2518 Winter St., is hosting a Harvest Celebration Friday, October 5 from 4 to 6 p.m.

All remaining fruits, vegetables and flowers will be harvested and offered free of charge to residents on Friday. Collard and mustard greens, tomatoes, zucchini, green beans and peppers, should be available. After Friday, gardeners will prepare the planting beds for winter. In addition to the produce, the celebration will include free children’s activities.

New Neighborhood Code Compliance Director Hired

The City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division has hired Susan B. Eisenhauer as the new Neighborhood Code Compliance Director. Eisenhauer replaces Cindy Joyner, who is now the Division Director of Community Development.

Skyline Tower Now Open

August 30, 2018 - Great Lakes Capital and Bradley Company, along with Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry, have officially cut the ribbon to open Skyline Tower, a $42 million mixed-used development in the heart of downtown.

Located at 855 Webster St., Skyline Tower rises 12 floors above its downtown neighborhood and features 123 distinctive apartments, as well as 30,000 square feet of commercial space. The first floor is home to Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, while the second floor is the regional headquarters of First Merchants Bank.

Public Art Commission Members Named

Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry today announced the members of the newly created Fort Wayne Public Art Commission.

Members of the Commission will be sworn in at 9 a.m. on August 30 in Community Development Room 324, on the third floor of Citizens Square. Following the swearing-in ceremony, the Commission will hold its first meeting.

Redevelopment Commission Supporting Economic Development in Northwest Fort Wayne

The City Redevelopment Commission is investing in infrastructure to support business growth in northwest Fort Wayne. Two businesses are constructing new buildings in Summit Park II and expanding their operations, while Alconex is building a new facility nearby along Ludwig Road.

Mayor Henry announces City awards grants to 10 non-profits

Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry today announced that 10 local non-profits will receive funding from the City’s federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) dollars.

Approximately $180,000 will be available to help low- and moderate-income residents with shelter, basic needs, employment skills, language translation and interpretation, and youth development. The Mayor made the announcement at the Renaissance Pointe YMCA, which offers the Students of Success College and Career Readiness Program that will be supported by CDBG dollars.

Free Samples Available at Johnnie Mae Farm Stand This Friday

Free samples of foods made with vegetables that can be found at the Johnnie Mae Farm stand will be available Friday, August 10, 2018 from 4 to 7 p.m. The Johnnie Mae Farm is located in the Renaissance Pointe Neighborhood at 2518 Winter St.

Staff from the Purdue Extension – Allen County offices will prepare several recipes using vegetables such as zucchini, summer squash, tomatoes and cucumbers and offer samples to anyone who stops by the farm stand. Plenty of recipes using a variety of fresh produce will also be available to take home.

HANDS Board Tours Local Developments

Members of the City’s Housing & Neighborhood Services (HANDS) Board today toured five projects supported in part by the City of Fort Wayne’s federal housing dollars.

Residents Can Now Call Neighborhood Code Compliance to Report Dead Trees

Residents can now report dead and hazardous trees to Neighborhood Code Compliance by calling 311.

Neighborhood Code Compliance is responsible for new regulations regarding dead and hazardous trees; the changes were made to City Code in 2017 in response to concerns about safety from neighborhood leaders. Neighborhood Code will issue a 30-day order to abate (remove) if trees are certified by an arborist to be completely dead and are in a location where they could damage property or fall into an alley or roadway.

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