Fort Wayne

Home to more than 265,700 residents, Fort Wayne is the regional hub of Northeast Indiana, and the homebase of Input Fort Wayne. Known as “the City that Saved Itself,” Fort Wayne has a long history of do-it-yourself innovation. Farnsworth mass-produced the first televisions here. General Electric did the same with stoves, refrigerators, and washing machines.

Today, Fort Wayne residents are innovating in new ways, creating everything from tech startups to solutions that improve the equity, health, and vitality of local neighborhoods. Projects like Riverfront Fort Wayne and Electric Works light the way into the city's future and draw residents back into the urban core.

Fort Wayne is home to people of many cultures, including a large Burmese community. The diversity of small businesses, one-of-a-kind restaurants, and neighborhood grocery stores here attests to the area's vibrancy.

Rather than specific neighborhood names, most Fort Wayne residents identify with the city's broader zip codes or quadrants as their "neighborhood." Explore the quadrants listed on the "Places" tab of Input Fort Wayne's website to get a feel for each area's unique people, places, and cultures.

Feature Story Megan Butler stands in front of Promenade Park.
Feature Story Zesto serves Razzles which are similar to DQ blizzards.

Blog: 5 unique ice cream shops to try in Fort Wayne


News A volunteer crew with NeighborLink helped rebuild Kathleen Caudill's porch to meet city code.
Feature Story Stephen Bailey hosted a series of community dinner conversations at his house in the 46802 zip code.

Blog: How your dinner table can transform your community


Feature Story Conjure Coffee serves craft lattes near downtown Fort Wayne.

Finding 'the good life' in Fort Wayne: Coffee, music, yoga, & more


Partner Content Gonzalee Martin, left, and Laura Dwire, right, partner with local growers like Mar De Nar, center.

What are HEAL Farm Markets in Allen County?


News The newly released Franke Park Master Plan aims for a broad blueprint for the future of the park.

What is the future of Fort Wayne's parks system?


Feature Story Natalie and Ben Hoffman Certified Organics

#PeopleofNEI: Natalie and Ben Hoffman, feeding northeast Indiana


Feature Story Matt Plett
Feature Story The exquisite blues and greens of this place enchant us to pause and realize the allure of the world we rush past every day.

5 Fort Wayne parks that will feed your soul


Feature Story Maurice public transit citilink

#PeopleofNEI: Maurice, investing in public transit