2014-2024
Bold Projects
A Bold Vision
of a Thriving Community
Fort Wayne is among the fastest-growing metros in the Great Lakes region. Why?
Because we offer a high quality of life with big-city amenities, while maintaining an affordable cost of living that empowers our residents to thrive.
We continue to make bold investments in ourselves, and that attracts jobs and private investment–more than $1 billion in downtown Fort Wayne alone since 2009. See what we’ve been up to, and what’s on the horizon, for a community that’s on the rise.
Community Growth by the Numbers
Bold Projects in
Downtown Fort Wayne
We’re investing in the core of Fort Wayne and Allen County, creating quality of life investments that continue to drive economic growth through tourism, talent attraction, business investments, and beyond.
Electric Works
$412 Million Total Investment
Reinventing the former General Electric campus, a historic hub of innovation and entrepreneurship.
Promenade Park
$27 Million Investment
Transforming our riverfront into a vibrant regional landmark.
The Riverfront at Promenade Park
$90 Million Investment
Bringing apartments, retail, and parking to Promenade Park’s doorstep.
Riverfront Phases II and III
$25 Million Investment
Bringing jobs and private investment to our three rivers.
The Lofts at Headwaters Park
$85 Million Investment
Creating more options for living and exploring in downtown Fort Wayne.
The Eddy at North River
$47 Million Investment
Sparking private riverfront development on the north bank of the St. Marys River.
The Landing
$51 Million Investment
Bringing boutique shopping and fine dining to Columbia Street–Fort Wayne’s original business district.
The Bradley
$27 Million Investment
Building a world-class boutique hotel experience for visitors and locals.
STAR Bank HQ
$43 Million Investment
A local business investing in the local community.
The Pearl
$72 Million Investment
Building on Main Street’s momentum with commercial, event, and living space.
Pearl Steet Arts Center
$24 Million Investment
Enriching music education in the heart of the Pearl District.
Arts Campus Fort Wayne
$40 Million Investment
Creating a campus where creativity comes to life.
The Treeline District
Planning Phase
Transforming the north riverfront into a lively mixed-use space.
North River Fieldhouse
$50 Million Investment
A modern youth sports complex on the north side of downtown.
Major Investments and projects
across Allen County
Google Data Center Campus
$2 Billion Investment
One of the largest data centers in the world, adding 200 new jobs to southeast Fort Wayne.
Project Gateway - Phases I & II
$120 Million Total Investment
Airport enhancements connecting Fort Wayne to the world.
Kuenhert Dairy Farm
$6 Million Investment
Fresh, delicious, and innovative dairy goods from rural Allen County.
Amazon Delivery, Receiving, and Fulfillment centers
$289 Million Total Investment
Expanding Amazon’s delivery, receiving, and fulfillment in the Fort.
Walmart Dairy
$181 Million Investment
Walmart’s first ever dairy facility, adding 200+ jobs to the Allen County workforce.
General Motors
$1.8 Billion Total Investment
Expanding and updating for increased vehicle production.
Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream
$337 Million Total Investment
Updating Fort Wayne’s sweet treat facility while growing jobs.
Fort Wayne Metals
$260 Million Total Investment
Metals corporation that added 1,077 jobs over the past decade.
SH America
$62 Million Investment
Manufacturer of parts for high-tech electric vehicles.
WaterFurnace
$14 Million Investment
Expanding warehouse, lab, and industrial space for a heating/cooling company.
Premier Truck Rental
$9 Million Total Investment
Exciting enhancements to a vehicle and construction equipment rental facility.
East Allen's Rural Revival
$65 Million Investment
Quality-of-life improvements for our rural communities.
North American Cold Storage
$91 Million Total Investment
Upgrading a storage facility for frozen and refrigerated goods while adding 175+ new jobs in Woodburn, IN.
Fields of Grace
Planning Phase
A vast new youth sports complex coming to New Haven IN.
Learn more about Allen County
We appreciate the community’s commitment to investing in the benefit of its citizens and businesses in the area. Having a good quality of life for our hard-working employees is critically important, as meeting their expectations helps keep our business prosperous.
Jeff Kinsey
President, Freshwater Boat Group, Brunswick Corporation
Greater Fort Wayne Inc.
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