Waynedale residents invited to share ideas for future

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The City of Fort Wayne is inviting residents to share ideas that will shape the Waynedale 2040 Plan, which will establish a vision and make recommendations to help guide future growth, redevelopment, and preservation efforts in the area.

The City released the following:

Waynedale residents are invited to provide input at the following free events, which will include free food for the first 100 attendees.

Monday, June 9, 5 – 8 p.m., Waynedale Park shelter, 2900 Koonz St.
Wednesday, June 11, 4 – 7 p.m., Psi Ote Park shelter, 3500 Wenonah Lane
Thursday, July 10, 5 – 8 p.m., The Stand, 5200 Bluffton Rd.
Thursday, July 24, 5 – 8 p.m., Willow Creek Crossing Apartments Clubhouse,7501 Lakeridge Dr.

Expected to be completed in mid-2026, Waynedale 2040 will address neighborhood topics such as historic preservation, economic development, housing, marketing, infrastructure and utilities, parks and recreation, transportation, parking, connectivity, public safety, and zoning and land use.

24 neighborhood associations are included in the planning area. To see the list of neighborhoods, a map of the area, and more information about Waynedale 2040, click HERE

The City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division works to enhance economic opportunity, build strong neighborhoods and ensure a dynamic framework for growth and development. The Division’s departments include Neighborhood Code Compliance, Neighborhoods, Office of Housing and Neighborhood Services, Redevelopment/Economic Development, and Planning and Policy.