709 High St, Fort Wayne, IN 46808

Downtown Edge District

The Downtown Edge district is intended to provide for a transition from the high density mixed use development within the Fort Wayne core downtown to the traditional urban residential neighborhoods that surround the downtown. The district is intended for a lower density development pattern than the DC district, but is still meant for predominately multiple story structures typically between 2 and 6 stories. Like the DC district, this district is intended to provide for a pedestrian oriented mixture of cultural, entertainment, governmental, institutional, office, personal service, recreational, residential, restaurant, retail, and similar uses along with the provision of public parks and other gathering spaces. This district is also uniquely intended to provide opportunities for artist studios, live/work space, small offices, and other creative uses. Special attention should be paid to the primary corridors in this district as they serve as the gateways to the central downtown. Development following the recommendations of the Fort Wayne Downtown Design Standards and any adopted plans for the downtown area should be encouraged.