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 Kristin Giant

#PeopleofNEI: Kristin, investing with impact


News Sherry, center, and Clydia, right, enjoy connecting with the Green Hair community.
Feature Story Emma People of NEI

#PeopleofNEI: Emma, feeling the support in Fort Wayne


News The Model Group's Project Manager Matthew Cowan moved to Fort Wayne to work on The Landing.
Feature Story Rena Bradley spoke at CreativeMornings Fort Wayne in February.
Feature Story Martin People of NEI

#PeopleofNEI: Martin, finding music in Fort Wayne


News Zookeeper Dave Messman

Cool Jobs: Meet a zookeeper at the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo


News True Kimchi is a food startup founded by Samantha Yim.

True Kimchi: How a Korean staple is spicing up northeast Indiana


Feature Story DirectCare offers an alternative to traditional healthcare at 1355 Getz Rd.
Feature Story Matt McClure

#PeopleofNEI: Matt, helping Fort Wayne's creatives thrive


News Welcoming Fort Wayne's Dining Guide highlights restaurants like El Azteca Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar.
News The NIIC works with individuals and businesses in a variety of industries.