Southwest

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.

Buses depart from the station at Citilink Central Station in downtown Fort Wayne.

This travel training program teaches you how to use public transportation

"It’s more personal. It makes that person feel valued, that you took enough time out of your schedule to physically show that person how to navigate the bus. Even if I go online, I still might have questions.”

Families explore the prairie outside of Stillwater Hospice.
A new project connecting trails in Southwest Fort Wayne elevates people, places and sense of place

“It’s encouraging people to utilize a relatively underused space by connecting those trails together or connecting that property to the trail system. We thought it was a really great use of those funds."

Redemption House CEO Tomi Cardin at the front door of 2720 Fairfield Aveune.
What is the Redemption House?

“You can’t punish your way out of addiction. You can’t force someone into recovery. It’s an up and down journey, so having these safe places and people in your life that will support the ups and the downs– it’s how you’re going to achieve long-lasting change and recovery.”

Janae Dubose, owner of Little Achievers Home Daycare Kindergarten Prep,  leads Circle Time featuring songs and music with her students.
Equipping the next generation: Q&A with Janae Dubose, educator and business owner

"While I was in college at Ivy Tech, my love for early childhood education began. I learned how the young brain worked, and I began to understand just how important those first years of a child’s life are to their overall development and future. I wanted to be a part of teaching young children fundamentals during this critical part of their development."

Zeb's Chicken Shack
#PlacesofNEI: Zeb’s Chicken Shack, delicious comfort food on Fairfield Avenue

Zeb’s Chicken Shack is a family-owned business, offering incredible comfort food including chicken, fish, okra, and hush puppies.

People gather to watch live music on a Williams Woodland Park front porch.
The power of a front porch: Neighbors come together for Porchfest in Williams Woodland Park

On Saturday, the residents of Williams Woodland Park are hosting Porchfest, where live music and art will be on display on their front porches. 

Rohli Booker with Aza Image Beauty & Brow Studio does a brow wax and fill eyebrow service for Toya T. in her studio.
This local entrepreneur is helping people tap into the power of natural beauty

“You know, the spaces that you go into and the way you present yourself influences your interactions with other people. It influences how you feel about yourself and how you project those feelings and how people interact with you.”

1927SC Team Captain Jose Rodriguez.
Meet 1927SC: The team with a goal to create a bigger soccer community in Fort Wayne

“It’s proof that it can happen in your own town and hopefully inspire kids at a young age."

Bo Gonzalaz, owner of Bravas, serving a Dave's Not Here, Man Burger at the new restaurant on Fairfield Avenue.
#PlacesofNEI: Bravas is back with a new location on Fairfield Avenue

The popular Fort Wayne eatery returns to Fairfield Avenue with a new menu and space.

Adia Lewis, Founder and Owner of ALL Business Management Consulting, works from her home in Fort Wayne.
Meet Adia Lewis, a business consultant helping entrepreneurs launch and grow ventures

“As a call center expert, I spend a lot of time helping bigger businesses manage customer service, and that’s prepared me to help other people do the same thing with their own small businesses.”

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