Southwest (46804, 46814)

Zip Codes: 46804, 46814 The Southwest side of Fort Wayne is a suburban community that enjoys equal access to forest and countryside views with the conveniences of shopping and city life nearby. Savor the upscale eateries, and stroll the shops. You're sure to find something you like.

Gail Altekruse, vice president of operations at Parkview Southwest

A local leader reflects on her Parkview journey

"One of the things that my parents imparted to me was a deep love for the community that I live in. I was always told that, whatever community you live in, or that you're a part of, you need to participate and raise the level of that community whenever you can. And that's kind of the way I feel here."

The city's project will address a railroad crossing on Airport Expressway.
Fort Wayne and Allen County both awarded federal grant for railroad crossing improvements

The City of Fort Wayne and Allen County were both awarded grants this week from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration’s Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program.

YLNI Board President Ian Broad-White
4 questions with YLNI Board President Ian Broad-White about the 200 Acts of Kindness Campaign

“Some people don't necessarily want to be recognized or patted on the back or seek out that attention just because they did something that was a small, kind gesture, but I think more so today than ever we need to shed light on that.”

A CTN bus.
10 proposed solutions to address transportation barriers in Northeast Indiana

“Understanding transportation gaps in all of Northeast Indiana is crucial. In smaller organizations, we have limited resources. No individual system could have gleaned this kind of information. This report gives us important county- and region-specific data that will help us work together to meet the needs of our communities and our riders.”

Fort Wayne has over 130 miles of trails.
#PlacesofNEI: Explore Fort Wayne through its trail network

Fort Wayne's trail network is more than just a scenic route. It’s an active way to connect with the heart of the city.

Even after reopening to the public, a large portion of Fox Island Park remains closed off for safety reasons.
Fox Island Park is open again– but the cleanup is far from over

“Nature does what nature does. Nature will heal herself. The forest growth will not recover to previous levels in our lifetimes, but we all hope to be good stewards so that this is here way beyond the lifetimes of anyone currently available to see it.”

The bulk of programming at Healthier Moms and Babies consists of home visits, which are done by nurses or family advocates who walk alongside women during and after their pregnancy until the baby turns two.
Local organizations are helping moms and babies flourish with new state funding

“I think that this is really a great example of the state recognizing that we need more public health dollars. This is an excellent example of how it worked all the way from the funding at the state legislature to the Allen County Department of Health and then out to human services organizations.”

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Departments shares programming and park updates

From educational programming to large construction projects, we explore what's happening this summer at Fort Wayne's parks.

The Allen County Bicentennial Executive Board is looking for 15 artists or artist teams for a project called the ‘I’ Am Allen sculpture project.
Allen County Bicentennial Executive Board opens applications for sculpture project

Artists are invited to submit their qualifications for consideration. The artist application is posted on Allen County’s website, and the deadline for artists to apply is May 31, 2024. Selected artists will paint murals on fiberglass sculptures.

The Hive Coffee Shop is located at 7120 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46814.
A new brew in southwest Fort Wayne: The Hive offers community, coffee, & gluten-free treats

“I've been a coffee connoisseur, but I’ve never run a coffee shop, so this has been different, but we've been so blessed to have the most amazing staff join our team who have great experience. We’ve partnered with Utopian Roastery and they've provided so much training and support to get us up to speed on all of it.”

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