Allen County

Through comprehensive care, this clinic is reducing the risk of recurring childhood maltreatment

The Better Future Clinic provides follow-up medical care for children who may have been abused or neglected. The goal is to provide timely and ongoing care, foster connections to vital resources, and build brighter futures for children, parents, and the community.

More than miles: How run clubs are building community

Run clubs are gaining momentum. By prioritizing social connection over competition, these groups are building community one mile at a time.

How rethinking the rulebook on rezoning can encourage development

Proactive rezoning removes some of the burden previously placed on residents, while helping shape and preserve neighborhood development.

Can proximity solve a transportation problem?

Some developers, planners, and neighborhood advocates believe bringing destinations closer together could expand transportation choices.

How creating space for connections can drive neighborhood development

Fort Wayne's neighborhood leaders use a shared space to crowdsource solutions and share ideas. These connections lighten the workload and stretch resources.

How early introduction to alternative transportation can impact habits

Fort Wayne is a city with a car-centric mindset. Early exposure to biking and transit could help, but a lack of density could limit long-term habit change.

How improvements to wayfinding build confidence in trail users

Regional planners are expanding trail signage and wayfinding to help riders move beyond familiar routes and explore the network with confidence.

Pedals, paths, and people: Riders share their experience on Indiana trails

Fort Wayne riders say familiarity, etiquette, and experience shape how comfortable people feel navigating the region’s expanding trail network.

How volunteers are maintaining 160 miles of trails

Fort Wayne Trails counters thin budgets by launching volunteer "soft maintenance" and partnering with local businesses for trail amenities.

How a simple tool at bus stops can increase accessibility and ridership

Citilink, the local transit agency in Fort Wayne, Ind., is piloting a low-maintenance, low-energy display that can communicate route information to riders at two bus stops.

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