Why We Love Where We Call Home.
Fort Wayne, IN — The place One Eleven Design established its roots in 2001 and here’s why.
Being the second largest city in Indiana, Fort Wayne is sometime forgotten by the Native Hoosier. However, Fort Wayne is ranked higher than Indianapolis in the best places to live. With a revitalized downtown, you can’t beat the easy commutes and short drives to surrounding major cities like Chicago, Indianapolis, Cincinnati and more.
According to the IndyStar on the US News & World Report’s annual ranking of best place, “Fort Wayne was ranked No. 40, a whole 15 spots ahead of Indianapolis. The second-most populated city in the state beat out Indianapolis in the value and quality of life categories, garnering praise for its low cost of living and quiet neighborhoods. Its overall score on the report was a 6.7/10, edging Indy’s 6.6/10.”
But why do we love the city we call home?
First, we take immense pride in being part of the positive changes in Fort Wayne, from the downtown area to surrounding areas. Small, quaint neighborhoods attract both young families and Fort Wayne natives and the growth is just beginning with Electric Works and the Riverfront Development still on the way.
Second, Fort Wayne is lucky to have one-of-a-kind talent, which have curated world changing products, services and organizations. You may recognize the house hold names Vera Bradley, Sweetwater Sound and DeBrand Fine Chocolates to name a few and have contributed to the growth of Fort Wayne as a whole.
Third, festivals! A very unique aspect of Fort Wayne life are the yearly festivals: 3 Rivers Festival, Johnny Appleseed, Germanfest, Greekfest, Ribfest and more, downtown takes pride in celebrating and experiencing different cultures. Festival offseason? The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo, Science Central, Museum of Art, Botanical Gardens are other attractions perfect for some fun. Sports fanatic? Watch the TinCaps at Parkview Field, Komet Hockey and Mad Ants basketball at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum and you can even support the local collegiate athletics.
Fort Wayne is the definition of a small town vibe with all of the same perks of city life. From the downtown development, shopping, festivals, breweries and even lakes nearby, there’s always something new to try for any age group.
We’re so proud to call Fort Wayne home and you hope you feel the same.
Passing through? Call us to schedule a showroom tour and we’d love to show you our home away from home in downtown Fort Wayne. 260.424.1113