Downtown

Zip Code: 46802 The urban center of northeast Indiana, Downtown Fort Wayne is a meeting place where the city’s three rivers converge, and where people from all walks of life come together by streets, bike paths, riverboats, and bus stops.  Here, residents enjoy the perks of urban living in historic houses dating back to the Canal Era or modern lofts. Stroll the streets, and you’ll find dozens of local bars, eateries, and boutiques; a vibrant arts campus; and America’s best minor league baseball experience—all within walking distance.

Fresh produce at the McCormick Place Farm Market.

HEALing food deserts with fresh produce

Programs designed to benefit low-income residents might soon bring a downtown grocery store to Fort Wayne.

The String Shift quartet performing on Feb. 9 includes Tim and Colleen Tan on violin, Derek Reeves on viola, and Ed Stevens on cello.
Curious about virtual reality? Attend this concert

Local artists and musicians are creating a performance to immerse audiences in VR technology.

Steve Franks coaches entrepreneurs at the Atrium.
A startup community starts with entrepreneurs

The bottom-up process of creating an ecosystem for innovation in northeast Indiana.

South Bend Code School is making tech skills within reach for local youth, including girls and minorities.
Training the next generation of entrepreneurs

Start Fort Wayne teaches students critical skills in coding and communication. 

James Khan at his restaurant The Hoppy Gnome in Downtown Fort Wayne.
Feeding success: Restaurateur invests in Fort Wayne’s future

James Khan, co-owner of the Hoppy Gnome and BakerStreet Steakhouse, shares his story and what's next.

Veit, right, watches as Fort Wayne City Councilman Crawford signs the YLNI Inclusivity Pledge.
Interested in inclusivity? Take a pledge

YLNI rallies support for inclusive workplaces in northeast Indiana.

Ambitious plans for the old GE campus draw national attention to Fort Wayne.
Dreaming big: GE project puts Fort Wayne in national spotlight

With ambitious plans for the future, Fort Wayne is the face of the Rust Belt's revival.

Réna Bradley and Pastor Javier Mondragon stand in front of a playground designed by local students working with Bridge of Grace.
Ensuring downtown revitalization benefits everyone

City-funded projects are intended to serve all, but lower-income residents often face barriers.

Regional coffee enthusiasts packed Wunderkammer Company for the annual Winter Throwdown in Fort Wayne.
Competition fuels regional coffee culture

A taste of the innovations and events developing around craft coffee in northeast Indiana.

CTN driver John assists a client from Easterseals Arc Northeast Indiana.
Community Transportation Network recognized as exemplar Indiana non-profit

Local nonprofit provides transportation to help seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income families stay active.

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