Breakout Sessions - City of Fort Wayne

Friday, September 28

CONCURRENT SESSIONS A
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

A.1 Meet Me At The Fencepost - Attendees will discover a new innovative, affordable, and effective way to communicate with neighborhood leaders and community groups.
A.2 Rising Out Of The Ashes - Find out how Renaissance Pointe neighborhood literally rose from the ashes to become one of Fort Wayne’s premier neighborhoods.(panel)
A.3 The Business of Neighborhoods - Learn how to attract businesses to your neighborhood when other businesses have left.
A.4 …And Justice For All - Hear how one organization has committed itself to providing FREE legal services and preventive legal education to low-income and immigrant communities in Fort Wayne and Indianapolis.
A.5 If Only I Knew: The Value of Restrictive Covenants - Restrictive covenants contain basic rules neighborhoods live by. See how an online tool is helping neighborhoods gain a better understanding of their covenants.
A.6 Ice Storms, Tornadoes, Floods…learn how to create a plan that ensures safety while communicating effectively with multiethnic communities during a time of crisis.

CONCURRENT SESSIONS B
Time: 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM

B.1 3-1-1 more than one call to City Hall – find out how Fort Wayne took a basic complaint driven call center and turned it into an outcomes- focused department that enhances service delivery of city services.
B.2 Neighborhood Quality of Life Plan - can serve as the blueprint to enhance the neighborhoods in your entire zip code.
B.3 It Takes a Village – Follow the transformation of a neighborhood as families transition from a homeless shelter to a community of transitional, independent living
B.4 Finding Value in All People -Blue Jacket, Inc. . is an innovative agency that recognizes the value of ex-offenders and works to provide training and employment opportunities
B.5 An opportunity for F.A.M.E. – Encourage young people, in grades K-8 to develop an appreciation of the arts through exposure and interactive activities both in and out of the classroom.
B.6 Renaissance Pointe Mobile witness the transformation of a once neglected neighborhood to a vibrant community.(tour)
B.7 (tour) Wells Corridor-tour this historic, eclectic, nostalgic community in the heart of the city.(some walking)

CONCURRENT SESSIONS C
Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

C.1 Rollin’ On The River- Learn how the use of local rivers and waterways can enhance the quality of life for everyone.
C.2 The Apple Doesn’t Fall Too Far From the Tree – Learn how to trace your roots using one of the largest research collections in the country.
C.3 Caring for our most vulnerable neighbors – Find out how local agencies collaborated with grass-roots organizations to create a 10-year plan to end homelessness.
C.4 Home Away from Home- The Burmese Advocacy Center offers jobs-skills training and placement, community leadership training, and health education to Burmese immigrants and refugees.
C.5 Stop the Violence! Find out how the Dayton Police Department uses a focused deterrence strategy to quickly and effectively reduce gun
C.6 Vincent Village- Addressing Homelessness One Family At A Time. Tour the village that provides supportive services to graduates of the Vincent House Transitional Shelter Program.(tour)
C.7 Indiana Tech - See how one education institution leverages its resources to enhance the community. (tour)

CONCURRENT SESSIONS D
Time: 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

D.1 Single Stream Recycling - Learn how the multi-award winning One Cart recycling program was able to boost resident participation from 34% to 73%, saving Fort Wayne 1 million dollars in user fees.
D.2 Health Navigators - Learn innovative ways to connect refugees with community and healthcare providers.
D.3 Want To Deter Crime? Get An Armadillo - Peoria has found an innovative and effective way to curb nuisances like loud music and drug houses.
D.4 My Neighborhood is Making it Happen - Find out how two neighborhoods became proactive and found creative ways to fund projects, etc.
D.5 Camp Scott Wetlands – View the songbirds, water birds and other animals in their natural habitat while the wetlands store and treat storm water runoff; saving surrounding neighborhoods from flooding (tour)
D.6 West Central Historic Walking Tour-Developed during the canal era of the 1830’s this neighborhood boasts homes of early Greek to Gothic Revival style (tour)

CONCURRENT SESSIONS E
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

E.1 Preserving Property Values-Come hear an effective way your community can draft an effective ordinance that addresses the issue of unkempt commercial properties by examining Fort Wayne’s Commercial Code.
E.2 Almost Famous- Find out how to engage young people by creating an opportunity for them to showcase their talents.
E.3 Linking Community Needs With Volunteers – Learn how residents and volunteers seek and receive free assistance from neighbors by accessing Neighborlink.
E.4 Bylaws, Dues, and other Neighborhood Tips- find out how your neighborhood can be self -sustaining by using the guidance of bylaws, implementing effective dues collection, and more.
E.5 ABC’s of Columbus Police and Fire Departments-this interactive workshop will provide insight about the dangers as well as the precautions public safety employees encounter on a daily basis.
E.6 All About Rain Gardens -Come hear how the City of Fort Wayne encourages residents to install rain gardens to help reduce erosion and pollutants before they enter the sewer system. (tour)
E.7 The Historic Fort – The reconstructed Fort Wayne is a faithful copy of the post built by American troops in 1815-1816. (tour)

Saturday, September 29

CONCURRENT SESSIONS F
Time: 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM

F.1 Gold Medal Youth-Learn how the Unity Performing Arts Foundation develops young people in the areas of artistry, character, and leadership while fostering respect for oneself and others.
F.2 The Art of Communication- Discover ways to use art as a medium to connect youth to communities.
F.3 How May I Help You? – Oftentimes our best intensions offend those we are trying to help. Find out what immigrants and refugees need most.(panel)
F.4 Out Of The Mouths Of Babes-Join in the discussion as young people from various backgrounds discuss their concerns, challenges, and desires as it pertains to their community. (panel)
F.5 The Apple Doesn’t Fall Too Far From the Tree – Learn how to trace your roots using one of the largest research collections in the country. (repeat)
F.6 A Dream Realized:Taylor’s Dream – Experience this national award-winning boundless playground designed for kids of all abilities. (tour)