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.

Fort Wayne residents from the Southwest Area Partnership (SWAP) collaborate on a community project.

Meet neighborhood leaders in Fort Wayne—and learn how you can get involved

“If you really want to impact change in your community, your neighborhood association and Area Partnership are the best places to start.”  

Representatives from Parkview Health, Indiana Tech, the Questa Foundation and Fort Wayne Community Schools gathered in October to celebrate the launch of the new Parkview Opportunity Scholars award.
How can Indiana increase its number of college grads? This Fort Wayne-based program could help

The goal of this program is to support students who may not have otherwise gone to college—whether they have financial need, are first-generation college students, are first-generation Americans, or may not have considered college due to other barriers.

Dan Baisden talks with residents during the Packard Area Planning Alliance retreat at the Boys and Girls Club on Fairfield Ave.
Want to advance your community? Meet 4 Neighborhood Planners in Fort Wayne who can help

Who are Fort Wayne's Neighborhood Planners, and what roles do they play in helping neighborhoods? We sat down with the team to find out.

In 2022, the Fort Wayne Civic Theatre brought back Elf the Musical.
Need some holiday cheer? Meet 7 OGs of Fort Wayne’s arts & culture scene who bring it every year

“It’s only fitting to pay our respects to these Fort Wayne establishments at this busy time of the year when they’re working overtime to make sure our holiday season is merry and bright.” 

Regenia, Edward and daughter Lauryn Jones during the open house and ribbon cutting of Hands on Haven Inc.
How are American Rescue Plan Act Funds being spent in Fort Wayne? The City fills us in

“Because COVID disproportionately impacted certain sectors of the community, the (U.S.) Treasury really does want us pushing and prioritizing funding back into those disproportionately impacted areas. So, even with our grants, that was something we really looked for.”

Raine Augenstein is a cashier at the Health Food Shoppe.
How the Health Food Shoppe is making local, organic food more accessible in Fort Wayne

“I actually hear people in the aisle now, saying, 'Oh wow! These prices aren’t bad.’”  

Bastien Carel, Advanced Manufacturing Manager, right, works with Brad Peffley, Wire Drawer, using new technology that provides real-time & historical data via a web interface that collects data from 70-80 machines.
What’s the future of Northeast Indiana’s manufacturing sector? Leaders weigh in

While the desire to evolve for industry 4.0 isn’t lacking, the realities of adaptation and the infrastructure needed to support change can be complicated.  

Vendors prepare for the grand opening of the Union Street Market.
Must-know details for your first visit to the Union Street Market food hall at Electric Works

Learn what’s happening, who’s there, where to park, and other details for your first visit.  

From right are Diane Hunter, Dani Tippmann, and Claudia Hedeen all of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma during a foraging session on Miami tribal property in Fort Wayne.
Rethinking Thanksgiving: Restorative ways to process a complicated holiday in Fort Wayne

Thanksgiving offers us a reminder to reconsider how we consume multiple types of resources, what we offer in return, and how our decisions impact the broader community and world around us.

The Fort Wayne Media Collaborative is a group of Northeast Indiana media organizations and affiliated institutions.
What makes a ‘healthy’ neighborhood? Attend the Fort Wayne Media Collaborative’s upcoming panel

"The Fort Wayne Media Collaborative is excited to host its inaugural public event, a panel discussion on Healthy Neighborhoods."

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