Community Development

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

The PNC Plaza

#PlacesofNEI: PNC Plaza, a sweet public space to enjoy Downtown Fort Wayne with games, art, and more

"The public space includes outdoor dining tables and chairs, a life-size chessboard, an oversized version of the game Twister, bike racks, umbrella shade sails, and Lyndy Bazile’s 'Pontiac'—a mural installation provided by Art This Way."

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WBOI Presents: An Issues & Ales conversation about housing with the Fort Wayne Media Collaborative
WBOI Presents: An Issues & Ales conversation about housing with the Fort Wayne Media Collaborative

Members of the Fort Wayne Media Collaborative join WBOI for a panel discussion about housing in Northeast Indiana.

Andre Portee is the Fort Wayne artist and creator of AbsorbALL, renovating basketball courts at local parks into playable murals.
#PlacesofNEI: There’s a new basketball court mural at Reservoir Park

AbsorbALL is renovating basketball courts at local parks into playable murals.

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.
Indiana senator’s ‘Yes in my Backyard’ bill sheds light on discriminatory land use & zoning policies

Sen. Todd Young (R-Indiana) briefs journalists in the Fort Wayne Media Collaborative about a bill, requiring local planners to report when they are implementing historically discriminatory land use and zoning policies.  

Expanded to include Brunch on Barr, YLNI Farmers Market customers can find select produce, coffee, baked goods, crafts, jewelry, and much more this summer.
#PlacesofNEI: Explore the vibrant outdoor YLNI Farmers Market

"Expanded to include Brunch on Barr, customers at the YLNI Farmers Market can find select produce, coffee, baked goods, crafts, jewelry, and much more on Barr and Berry Street!"

The Fort Wayne Media Collaborative is a group of Northeast Indiana media organizations and affiliated institutions.
Meet the Fort Wayne Media Collaborative: Local news orgs strengthen reporting on critical issues

A group of Northeast Indiana media organizations and affiliated institutions are pleased to announce the creation of the Fort Wayne Media Collaborative.

Before COVID-19 began, Fort Wayne had the 13th highest eviction rate in the U.S. Now, the situation is growing more complex.
High rent, few options: Addressing poverty, profit, and disconnection in Fort Wayne’s housing system

“What’s missing in Fort Wayne isn’t more money to address these challenges. It’s more people willing to make connections.”

Alignment
FORTHCOMING: Considering the Future State of Fort Wayne is a book that highlights the ideas and imaginations of Fort Wayne’s emerging voices.
FORTHCOMING: Considering the Future State of Our City, Fort Wayne

“Cities have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because, and only when, they are created by everybody.”  

#PlacesofNEI: What’s new on The Landing? Meet Marquee an upscale bar and restaurant

"This chef-driven restaurant offers a scratch kitchen approach with locally sourced products."

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