Downtown (46802)

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.

Although Serrani owns a car, he prefers to bike for transportation, even in the snow.

Enjoying a car-free commute

Rain, shine, or snow, a local teacher bicycles for transportation in Fort Wayne. And says life is better this way.

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.

As the owner of CS3, Donna Kessler is opening a new organic deli and tea shop across the street.
Delightfuls: New organic deli, tea shop graces Calhoun Street

Pinkies up! The owner of CS3 is enhancing Fort Wayne's tea offerings with a new shop across the street.

Gladwell's book, The Tipping Point, explores the broken windows theory that inspired Mondragon's ministry.
Telling better stories in northeast Indiana

How neighborhoods, businesses, and organizations are making our community a better place. 

Artlink's 212 is designed to help artists and innovators turn talents into full-time careers.
Artlink’s 212 connects emerging entrepreneurs with resources, mentorship

From Disney animators to screenwriters for popular TV shows, Artlink offers budding entrepreneurs the ultimate networking experience.

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