Filling the gap: Small-scale developments are reshaping Fort Wayne’s neighborhoods
Brightpoint's Developer Loan Program helps small-scale developers build affordable infill housing, combating Fort Wayne's growing housing shortage.
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Breaking barriers: Inside the Second Chance Initiative’s expungement program
The Second Chance Initiative offers eligible individuals the opportunity to have their Indiana conviction records expunged.
Bridging Allen County’s childcare gap
A new $2.5 million program in Allen County is taking aim at two sides of the local childcare crisis: families waiting for state assistance, and providers struggling to stay open while those families wait.
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Bridging policy and community: Research illuminates immigrants’ impact in Fort Wayne
St. Joseph Community Health Foundation's intern Sofia Vazquez explores changing immigration policies and their local impacts in a white paper.
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Bringing neighbors together: Q&A with Réna Bradley on the Inspire Neighborhoods Conference
Neighborhood Planner Réna Bradley explains how the Inspire Conference supports local change-makers by connecting residents and sharing tools for building resilience.
How public art is showing up in Fort Wayne’s neighborhoods
Neighborhood leaders say art installations help evoke and maintain a sense of place, identity, and pride.
A fresh act for a historic spot: Strand Theatre finds new life and renewed community support
After years of uncertainty, Kendallville’s historic Strand Theatre is reborn.
Fort Wayne bets big on the future of its music economy
The formation of the Fort Wayne Music Office is the culmination of research, dialogue, and practicality.
How we got here: The role of transportation in Fort Wayne’s growth
From portages and streetcars to highways and subdivisions, transportation shaped the way Fort Wayne grew.
Breaking barriers: Inside the Second Chance Initiative’s expungement program
The Second Chance Initiative offers eligible individuals the opportunity to have their Indiana conviction records expunged.
Bridging Allen County’s childcare gap
A new $2.5 million program in Allen County is taking aim at two sides of the local childcare crisis: families waiting for state assistance, and providers struggling to stay open while those families wait.
Partner Partner Content Bridging policy and community: Research illuminates immigrants’ impact in Fort Wayne
St. Joseph Community Health Foundation's intern Sofia Vazquez explores changing immigration policies and their local impacts in a white paper.
Help shape future coverage – join our upcoming listening session
Join Input Fort Wayne at Tall Rabbit for coffee, conversation, and a chance to share the issues, people, and neighborhood stories you think deserve more attention.
Partner Partner Content Bringing neighbors together: Q&A with Réna Bradley on the Inspire Neighborhoods Conference
Neighborhood Planner Réna Bradley explains how the Inspire Conference supports local change-makers by connecting residents and sharing tools for building resilience.
How public art is showing up in Fort Wayne’s neighborhoods
Neighborhood leaders say art installations help evoke and maintain a sense of place, identity, and pride.
A fresh act for a historic spot: Strand Theatre finds new life and renewed community support
After years of uncertainty, Kendallville’s historic Strand Theatre is reborn.
Fort Wayne bets big on the future of its music economy
The formation of the Fort Wayne Music Office is the culmination of research, dialogue, and practicality.
How we got here: The role of transportation in Fort Wayne’s growth
From portages and streetcars to highways and subdivisions, transportation shaped the way Fort Wayne grew.
