Community Development

Pasta di Guy in the East Hall of Union Street Market

Pasta di Guy joins the lineup at Union Street Market

“Alfredo– people go crazy for our Alfredo. Like, I sell more Alfredo than water. The Alfredo is definitely a winner.”

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2024 is Allen County's Bicentennial
You could design Allen County’s first official flag– here’s how

As part of Allen County’s bicentennial year, the Bicentennial Executive Board is hosting a flag design competition to select Allen County’s first official flag.

Landlord Engagement Sessions, hosted by the Everyone Home Landlord Engagement Committee
How can building relationships with landlords assist local programs in addressing homelessness?

“We want to see ourselves as a resource and to be able to help both sides. We want to help support landlords and be open to those discussions and understand some of the struggles that they see and how we can potentially bridge that gap.”

In her home office, Rhiannon uses a walking pad under her desk to help avoid sitting for long periods.
Career Path: From summer intern to human resource manager

"Sometimes even the best-laid plans go awry. Don’t be afraid to stray from your path or even start over. Your career will consume at least a third of your adult life, so make sure it’s something you’re happy doing."

Sen. Todd Young (R-Indiana) briefs journalists about his "Yes in my backyard" bill, requiring local planners to report when they are implementing historically discriminatory land use and zoning policies.
Is ‘Housing First’ Worth the Cost to House the Homeless?

“We’re relying on a patchwork solution of providers. There’s not one shelter in this city that is low-barrier and open to all folks - regardless of their veteran status, gender, gender identity, or need for shelter. It’s not no barrier, but it has to be open to folks who have a pet, to couples. There are so many individual situations in our community.”

Teds Snack + Bar at Promenade Park is officially open in a newly remodeled space.
#PlacesofNEI: Teds Snack + Bar opens newly remodels space at Promenade Park

Teds Snack + Bar is becoming an active part of life at Promenade Park, with snacks, sandwiches, salads, and shave ice, as well as a full bar with beer, wine, and spirits.

Fort Wayne homeownership by the numbers

Many Hoosiers aim to invest in a home of their own. However, affordability is a concern, especially in the current environment of high prices and rising interest rates.

Kheprw, the Community Land Trust in Indianapolis.
Could we create a community land trust in Fort Wayne?

“The generational wealth that homeownership can bring to future generations is more than just the dollars and cents that somebody could get from that real estate transaction. The wealth really comes from the stability of having a home, of not needing to go through the rent increases year after year.”

Shoaff Park, at the border of the zone in Northeast Fort Wayne identified as lacking adequate park facilities, actually offers the most amenities of any park in the city system, including a large playground area and pavilions.
Community input and support are essential to expanding the reach of park facilities

“We really love parks, and we really value them. And we know that people whose life happens around parks, and in parks, value that as well.”

Leitia McHugh, who helped lead the Inclusive Playground Project at Forest Park Elementary School.
Working on a community project? This crowdgranting platform could help you raise funding fast

"We were amazed at how much we were able to do through crowdfunding.”

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