Fort Wayne Redevelopment Project Wins Affordable Housing Award
What happened
The Elex, a component of the Electric Works mixed-use redevelopment of the former General Electric campus, received the 2026 Excellence in Affordable Housing Award from the Indiana Affordable Housing Council. The project includes 296 apartments, 89 of which are designated as affordable housing units. Mayor Sharon Tucker stated that affordable housing remains a priority for her administration.
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Why it matters
The redevelopment adds residential activity along the Broadway corridor in Fort Wayne. The mixed-use Electric Works project includes residential, office, retail, and health care spaces. Officials noted that the project is designed to help residents benefit from downtown growth without being priced out.
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Who's involved
- Sharon TuckerServes as the Mayor of Fort Wayne.
- General ElectricFormer owner of the campus undergoing mixed-use redevelopment.
- Fort WayneCity where the Electric Works project is taking place.
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The entities involved
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Fort Wayne
city in and county seat of Allen County, Indiana, United States
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General Electric
American multinational conglomerate
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Sharon Tucker
American politician (born 1972)
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