City committed to environmentally sensitive removal of structures, working with neighborhood to identify potential uses of key southeast parcel

Fort Wayne,Ind. – Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry joined City staff, the contractor and partner agencies to mark the beginning of demolition at McMillen

Fort Wayne, IND--- The City of Fort Wayne, through its Redevelopment Commission, has agreed to allow Catherine Kasper Place (CKP) to use about four acres of land it owns off Radcliffe Drive in southeast Fort Wayne. The Global Garden project will allow

Program Launched to Build Community Attachment, Boost Competitiveness

Fort Wayne, Ind.– Resolved to enhance city pride and competitiveness, Mayor Tom Henry today unveiled a broad-based initiative designed to help strengthen the ties that bind Fort Wayne residents to their hometown. The effort

City, County Power Forward in Creation of One-Stop Shop for Economic Growth
 

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Accelerating their joint efforts to make Fort Wayne and Allen County the best place to start and grow a business, Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry and Allen County Commissioner Nelson Peters today outlined

 May 9, 2011

 Dear Mr. Guerin:

 The work we have done together over the last decade is transforming downtown Fort Wayne and strengthening our community.  The performance numbers and the increasing city center activity are an outstanding testament to our community’s efforts and commitment.

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Pushes pedaling for a variety of benefits: economy, exercise, environment

Fort Wayne, IN--- The City of Fort Wayne is sharing the road with the National Bike Month effort in observing May as a month to utilize bicycles for transportation.

“We have several community partners who join us in

Mayor Salutes Rich History of Our Community by Proclaiming May Historic Preservation Month

Fort Wayne,Ind. – Today Mayor Tom Henry recognized May as National Historic Preservation Month in Fort Wayne.  He called attention to fun activities celebrating our history and heritage, as well as

Neighborhood Code Enforcement Looking for Tall Grass

Residents can report violations to 311, City website 

Fort Wayne, Ind. – To keep neighborhoods healthy and vital, the City of Fort Wayne’s Neighborhood Code Enforcement department will start enforcing weed and tall-grass violations Monday, May 2. The

Popular Community Bike Rides Expand Schedule

Free Recreation that Brings People Together

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Season two of the popular Trek the Trails community bike rides will begin one month earlier and feature expanded trail trips.

“Last year our rides were so popular -- growing to well over a

New Teen Tradition Comes to Downtown

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Talented teens take center stage in downtown Fort Wayne this weekend, thanks to Mayor Tom Henry’s Youth Engagement Council.

“The Council wanted to do something that would showcase downtown for teens and I thought it was a great idea. These

Guideline wins professional award

Fort Wayne, Ind. – The Indiana Chapter of the American Planning Association has awarded the City of Fort Wayne Downtown Design Manual an APA Indiana Chapter Hoosier Planning Award for Outstanding Project 2011. 

The Downtown Design Manual was completed by a

Brookview-Irvington Park Receives National Recognition

Fort Wayne, Ind. - The Brookview-Irvington Park Historic District is now on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.

“We have great neighborhoods in Fort Wayne and I’m always glad to see them

New Slot Puts Emphasis on Effectiveness, Enhanced Customer Service

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Striving each day to make government more welcoming, more convenient and more responsive to the needs of residents and businesses, Mayor Tom Henry today announced the appointment of Julie Sanchez to the City of

Mayor Underscores Importance of Public Participation to Initiative 

Fort Wayne, Ind. – As promised, Mayor Tom Henry and the Legacy Fort Wayne Task
Force today announced that all of the input gathered during the community-engagement phase of Legacy Fort Wayne has now been posted online. The

Mayor Henry Continues Effort to Retain Talented Young People

Commits to Paid Internships for Top High School Students

Mayor Tom Henry underscored his commitment to young talent by announcing that the City of Fort Wayne will create paid intern opportunities for high school students interested in

Legislative, Safety, Health Credentials; Local Knowledge Cited as Strengths 

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Putting the accent on experience and leadership, Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry today announced Loren Robertson as the new Deputy Director of the Public Safety Academy of Northeast Indiana. Robertson will

MAYOR ANNOUNCES EASIER IN, OUT PARKING AT HARRISON SQUARE GARAGE ON GAME DAYS
Beginning tomorrow, Opening Day, visitors to the TinCaps games who park in the Harrison Square Parking Garage, adjacent to Parkview Field, will have a new and easier way in and out of the garage.

The changes will allow

The City of Fort Wayne Heads to Citizens Square
Mayor Tom Henry today kicked off the move to Citizens Square by unveiling the transition schedule to the new administration building and all the ways for the public to stay informed throughout the process.

“The move is an exciting time for all of

Federal, State Dollars Expand Impact of Local Road, Street and Trails Projects
In a midmorning news conference, Mayor Tom Henry announced the City of Fort Wayne’s aggressive 2011 Transportation Program. The road, street and trail construction projects will help to create good-paying jobs,

Taking SmartGov to the next level, Mayor Tom Henry today introduced a new suite of digital resources to better connect Fort Wayne residents with their government, making it easier, more efficient and effective to use.

In an