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.

Mary Ann Mings, Director of Circles of Allen County

Addressing poverty through community connections: Circles program launches in Allen County

How do you bring people of different incomes and classes together to reduce poverty and improve outcomes for everyone in cities? It’s a question Circles USA is working to address.

Sushi rolls from Shoccu.
#PlacesofNEI: Try a Tincaps Roll at Shoccu, a Southwest sushi restaurant

Shoccu is located at 9930 Illinois Rd. and offers a wide range of sushi options for the Fort Wayne community.

True Kimchi is expanding into a storefront cafe and Korean market at 2805 E State Blvd.
Eating IN: A sneak peek at the True Kimchi Cafe, Fort Wayne’s new source for Korean staples

"Fort Wayne has grown so much in the past four years I've been here, and I think we're ready for a designated Korean market."

A community’s ability to develop and retain college graduates is connected to its growth, how well blue-collar workers get paid, and how much social mobility it offers.
Are there enough college graduates in Northeast Indiana to sustain the economy we’re building?

A community’s ability to develop and retain college graduates is connected to its growth, how well blue-collar workers get paid, and how much social mobility it offers.

Ephraim Smiley of Smiley’s Garden Angels has been farming for more than 25 years.
Indiana farming is changing, just ask growers and youth at this South East Fort Wayne community farm

“There’s a wind of change blowing across the country, and we represent that. We’re changing things—one plant at a time.”

I order three of some of their most popular rolls, from left to right, the samurai, the scallop lover, and the playboy.
Eating IN: Haru Sushi & Izakaya offers an impressive mix of Japanese staples and surprises

"Each roll is perfectly balanced, with sauces paired to bring out the nuances of the seafood and flavors inside."

The observation deck is located at 4529 Sand Point Rd.
#PlacesofNEI: ‘Indiana’s Grand Canyon,’ the Hanson Ardmore Quarry in Fort Wayne

"The views are even more incredible at sunrise and sunset."

The "Mise & Place" crew behind the scenes, filming Season One in Downtown Fort Wayne at Copper Spoon.
Talent is moving back: Mise + Place visits Copper Spoon to talk fine dining and state of the city

“Mise & Place” is a short film series in Fort Wayne that follows local restauranteurs around for a night on the town. In Episode 3, The Mercado team makes their last stop at Copper Spoon and discusses the state of the city.

The Arts United Center is located in the heart of Fort Wayne's Downtown Arts Campus at 303 E. Main St.
Arts United Center, a Fort Wayne architectural masterpiece, is set to undergo major modernization

Updated theatre technology, greater accessibility, and more bathrooms are just a few of the proposed changes.

Tony Borton
#PeopleofNEI: Tony Borton, a volunteer helping Fort Wayne create accessible community conversation

"We want to have more accessible community conversations about projects like this before decisions are made.”

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