Fort Wayne’s reputation as a caring and giving community was evident earlier this month as Mayor Sharon Tucker announced that a $5 million gift has been given to the City of Fort Wayne to assist in the funding of a future bridge crossing over Coliseum Boulevard that is planned to be constructed as part of the Pufferbelly Trail.

One way to provide an enhanced quality of life for all in Fort Wayne is through high-trust partnerships with local social service organizations. Nearly two dozen programs through the non-profit sector in our community are receiving federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) dollars.

National recognition continues to pour in for Fort Wayne. 

Population figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau show growth for Fort Wayne. Having the largest jump in population in the Midwest sends a strong message that our community is a great place to live, work, and play.

The City of Fort Wayne continues to receive more awards. Recently, the Fort Wayne Veterans Memorial Bridge earned the 2024 Building Contractors Association of Northeast Indiana (BCA) Excellence in Construction Award in the “Specialty” category, and the Pontiac Street Market won the BCA Excellence in Construction Award in the $1 Million to $5 Million category.