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FORT WAYNE

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Announcements

NEW Fort Wayne Historic Preservation Guidelines posted - The City of Fort Wayne's Historic Preservation Commission recently revised its guidelines for the city's local historic districts. The guidelines will help owners of local historic district properties make informed decisions regarding any exterior projects that may affect the property's historic integrity.

2010 WCNA Officers Elected - At the November 16, 2009 meeting of the WCNA, officers for 2010 were elected as follows: John Simerman (President), Charlotte Weybright (Vice-President), Susan Smethers (Secretary), Chris Ruckman (Treasurer), and Cherie Stark (Membership Chairperson).

The WCNA is on Facebook - Click here to see the WCNA Facebook page.

The 27th Annual West Central House and Garden Tour and West Central Arts Fest was held September 12 and 13. Our thanks to the home and property owners, volunteers, ticket sales sights, and the following sponsors:

 

Weatherization Guide for Older and Historic Buildings - The National Trust for Historic Preservation has developed a new webpage devoted to making older and historic buildings energy efficient without compromising their historic character. For more information, go to http://www.preservationnation.org/issues/weatherization/ to learn more!

$5.3 Million to be invested in the West Central Neighborhood - On May 18, 2009, voting members of the WCNA voted to support a proposal from Enterprise, Inc. to rehab a number of existing homes in addition to building a few new ones in the neighborhood. These homes will be rent-to-own and will be available for low-income tenants. Look for more information to come as the project progresses.

Fort Wayne’s Green City Mailing List - Subscribe to the list and get notices on air quality action days, monthly newsletters, and special events. Go to http://www.cityoffortwayne.org/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=1373

SOLD WCNA House for Sale- Come see this recently renovated and charming home at 1134 Nelson Street. A few of the many tasks that were done were the removal of asphalt siding and restoration of the clapboards below, addition of second-story dormers, and the creation of a modern interior layout to include a second-floor full bath. Also, the house now has new heating and air-conditioning systems, plumbing, and electrical.

The home is for sale for $69,900 to an owner-occupant who makes no more than 80% of the Area Median Income as required by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). A chart of income guidelines may be found at http://www.cityoffortwayne.org/images/stories/community_development/hns/files/2007inc.pdf. For more information on this home, please contact the WCNA at (260) 385-WEST.

 

Welcome to the West Central Neighborhood

Fort Wayne, Indiana

The West Central neighborhood developed as a residential area during Fort Wayne's canal era in the 1830s. The West Central Neighborhood Association (WCNA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that began in 1969 to solve problems and to promote improvements and social welfare in West Central. Its current mission is to enhance the environment of the neighborhood by improving the quality of urban life for its residents, business owners, and visitors. It is committed to the preservation of diverse neighborhood assets as well as economic and partnership development.

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