DEAR WAYNEDALE READERS
One of the most talked about subjects in our community continues to be jobs. We are committed to retaining and gaining quality jobs. One of the ways we improve business opportunities is through the work of the Fort Wayne-Allen County Economic Development Alliance. Their efforts have resulted in millions of dollars in investments as well as new jobs and job retention. Our $1 Billion Invest Fort Wayne plan also assists in attracting new businesses and growing existing businesses.
One of the ways we make our community better positioned for job growth is by having a vibrant downtown. There is action in downtown. The new Grand Wayne Center is open. The expanded Library will open in a few months. We are studying the feasibility of a mixed-use baseball stadium. We are moving forward with a new hotel. New signage is helping visitors and residents enjoy our downtown. Downtown housing options are also being explored.
Another great way to keep and attract businesses is to be committed to energy conservation and the environment. Our Green City initiative has resulted in city government using 13 hybrid vehicles and 16 vehicles that run on ethanol. More than 300 vehicles run on biodiesel. Our projected fuel savings is over $217,000. A Green Ribbon Commission has been established to develop a comprehensive energy and air quality plan. Our greenways and trails system continues to grow and develop.
Our latest greenway development is the Towpath Trail. Construction will begin this year for the multi-use pedestrian/bicycle pathway to connect Aboite Township with the Fort Wayne and New Haven Rivergreenway system. The trail will be completed in the next two years. The Towpath Trail will begin in Rockhill Park and extend from Engle Road to West Jefferson Boulevard to a yet to be determined cross point. The trail will ultimately connect to the trail system being developed by Aboite New Trails. The trail will follow the old Wabash and Erie Canal towpath, which was the dirt path along the canal used by mules to tow boats.
Being a safe city also relates to job creation and quality of life issues. The new Regional Public Safety Academy at Southtown Centre will enhance our ability to serve the public. The facility, which will break ground in July and open in November 2007, will provide police, fire, emergency medical services, and homeland security training and education for professionals and students from Northeast Indiana and across the Midwest.
Our commitment to quality jobs, building excellent services through teams and being a safe city positions us to be a leader in creating jobs for residents.
Graham Richard
Mayor
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