Community Development

Coverage of community groups bringing about changes, innovations, and solutions in their community.

A passenger rail service has been proposed from Chicago, IL, to Columbus, OH, through Fort Wayne.

What is the future of public transit in Fort Wayne? A passenger rail advocate weighs in

Megan Butler shares a collaborative approach to what she calls "human-focused infrastructure." 

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#PeopleofNEI: Sue, growing a healthy community

"It's like a seed that grows, matures, and dies. That's life. It's that connection that is so important."

Military members greet civilians at the Three Rivers Festival in 2017.
Why veterans are making northeast Indiana their new home base

A military-friendly website is welcoming veterans to northeast Indiana.

After a sharp decline in its population, Detroit's culture and spirit are back on the rise.
Voices: 5 things Fort Wayne can learn from Detroit

Motor City is on the move. Here's what northeast Indiana can learn from its progress.

TekVenture offers makers tools, space, and community.
How makers are hacking Fort Wayne’s culture

An inside look at creators of all kinds who are shaping northeast Indiana's future.

Formerly obscured by a highway bridge, the Reedy River now serves as the centerpiece of downtown Greenville.
Why a South Carolina city could offer a preview of Fort Wayne’s future

Local leaders study Greenville's path to becoming America's fourth fastest-growing city.

The New Haven Community Center has become a center of local life since it opened in 2017.
A robust parks plan is enhancing New Haven

Once seen as static spaces, parks are reinvigorating local life and health in towns around Fort Wayne.

The goal of Music + Mixology is to introduce symphonic music to a younger audience.
Shake up your traditional concert experience with Music + Mixology

The Fort Wayne Philharmonic is hosting discussions at Wine Down to reach the next generation of music patrons. 

Coë guests mingle at an event.
What is coë? A small town space where food, music and creative arts collide

A new project in Auburn called coë is bringing creators together around organic, intimate experiences.

The Fort Wayne Veg ‘n Brew Fest is a one-day festival on October 6, 2018, at Headwaters Park in Fort Wayne,
What’s it like to be vegan? Find out at Fort Wayne’s first Veg’n Brew Fest

The Summit City's newest festival aims to showcase the benefits of adopting a plant-based lifestyle.

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