FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The City of Fort Wayne is looking to redesign parts of South Anthony Boulevard and is asking for community input ahead of the official improvements.
The City’s Public Works and Community Development divisions said in a release that improvements to the road are needed and said that a lot of it is for safety concerns for bicyclists and pedestrians. The updates include a section of South Anthony between Rudisill Boulevard and US 27.
There will be another for you to sound off. You can also give input online.
The City of Fort Wayne’s Public Works and Community Development released the following:
The City of Fort Wayne’s Public Works and Community Development divisions invite the public to provide input on a redesign and future rebuild of South Anthony Boulevard in Fort Wayne’s southeast quadrant.
Open house meetings will be held on the following dates and locations:
Tuesday, October 18 between 5:30 and 7:00 p.m. at the Allen County Public Library Hessen Cassel Branch, 3030 East Paulding Rd.
Thursday, October 20 between 5:30 and 7:00 p.m. at the Amistad Presbyterian Church, 1701 Capitol Ave.
Additional opportunities for online engagement are available in both English and Spanish here
Input is being accepted through October, with design concepts expected to be revealed to the public in 2023.
The project is one of the major streets outlined in the Southeast Strategy Update and was prioritized by residents and businesses because of the safety concerns for pedestrians and bicyclists crossing or using the street. The South Anthony redesign seeks to address the needs of residents and businesses while enhancing the quality of life through improved lighting, aesthetics, walk and bike, and transit facilities using complete street practices.
