Community Development

Center for Nonviolence, 235 W Creighton Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46807

How movements, a model, and a mission intersected to create the Center for Nonviolence

“Our community is showing up for us, and it's really powerful because, for 44 years, the work we've been doing has been in service to the community.”

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Big Fort Fest takes place July 10-12 at Headwaters Park.
Big Fort Fest: The city’s newest summer festival is ‘a love letter to Fort Wayne’

“We’re not here to replace what came before us, but to build something new that respects the past while creating a fresh tradition for future generations."

The Heating & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Program are meant to encourage the preservation of the city’s current housing stock by assisting with maintenance.
Applications open for Heating and Air Conditioning Systems Loan Program from the City of Fort Wayne

The program offers Fort Wayne residents a zero percent interest loan for the replacement or installation of new heating and air conditioning systems.

Women’s Fund screening of the documentary “I Am Evidence” at Cinema Center, followed by a panel discussion of the rape kit backlog. October 2024 at Cinema Center.
How grassroots activism and legislative efforts are taking aim at Indiana’s rape kit backlog

“The more we hear from the public, the clearer it becomes where the state’s priorities should be."

MyTeam Triumph runners start in their own heat at Wabash Run the River.
Wabash Run the River leads with inclusivity

“It’s so cool the way that Wabash County really supports all the athletes that come from across the country. The community is eager to volunteer and even more excited to make it possible for everyone to get out and explore the world, one race at a time.”

Carla's home
Home Free: How the Forty Percent Live

“Our home now is worth more than twice what we paid for it. That could be seen as a reason to sell, but we do like living here. I tend to be a person who looks to make what I have work, rather than looking for something new, and so we’ve certainly saved money that way on fixing up what we have instead of upgrading to a new place.”

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Departments shares programming and park updates

From educational programming to large construction projects, we explore what's happening this summer at Fort Wayne's parks.

Construction crews are currently working on the garage for The Lofts at Headwaters Park.
#PlacesofNEI: Construction for The Lofts at Headwaters Park is underway

The Lofts at Headwater's Park will have approximately 208 apartments, 15 for-rent townhomes, and 9,650 square feet of retail and office space, plus a 650-space parking garage.

Phase one of the Franke Park Renaissance Master Plan is coming to life.
#PlacesofNEI: The Franke Park renaissance is underway

Phase one will include a new winding, tree-lined entrance from Goshen Road, a new bridge over Spy Run Creek, a new state-of-the-art pavilion, and more!

When a utility company, such as NIPSCO or Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) wishes to raise or lower its prices, it must submit a case to the IURC, explaining why it sees a rise in prices as necessary.
What are ‘rate cases’ and how do they impact the cost of your utilities?

“Everybody wants that reliability in infrastructure where there’s electricity or gas and that does come at a cost, but it has to be reasonable. It has to have the consumer in mind, right? So it’s important that that consumer voice gets put out there."

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