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About 30% of households in Allen County are renters, and rent prices have grown dramatically in recent years. Back in 2010, the average monthly rent was $668, and it grew a small percentage each year, between 1% and 3%, until it rose 13% in 2020. By 2023, the average monthly apartment rent was $1,022. Rental homes ran more expensive, growing about 5% per year from 2013 until 2021, when it increased by 9% per year in 2022 and 2023.

Where does that leave a population that hasn’t seen a 30% increase in pay in that timeframe?

To read the full article written by Gabi Lorino, visit fwmediacollaborative.com

https://fwmediacollaborative.com/fort-wayne-locals-agree-housing-prices-are-too-high/

The Collaborative Corner is back with a new episode!

TW: This content discusses material (references to domestic violence, SA, r*pe, etc.) that may be upsetting or potentially cause individuals significant distress.

Join us for a conversation with Cassie Beer, Director of the Women’s Fund of Greater Fort Wayne, and Ilse Knecht, Director of Policy and Advocacy at the Joyful Heart Foundation, as we discuss the ongoing efforts to combat sexual violence and the critical issue of the r**e kit backlog in Indiana. They dive into how advocacy, legislative action, like House Bill 1413 being introduced in Indiana, and community support are essential in creating lasting change for survivors.

Learn about the progress being made, the challenges ahead, and how you can join the movement to ensure justice for all survivors.

Check out the latest episode on our YouTube channel to watch the full episode.

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The Collaborative Corner | Cassie Beer & Ilse Knecht: A conversation on the R*pe Kit Backlog Fund In this episode, Cassie Beer, Director of the Women’s Fund of Greater Fort Wayne, and Ilse Knecht, Director of Policy and Advocacy at the Joyful Heart Founda...

How Does PFW’s New Student Housing Fit Into Purdue’s Master Plan and Student’s Needs?

On October 29th, Purdue Fort Wayne broke ground on their newest student housing option – a 600-bed, 213,000-square-foot apartment building by Ginsberg Hall on the North Campus. The $90 to $100 million project is being constructed in partnership with Gilbane Development Company.

In 2024, PFW entered into a public-private partnership with Gilbane to develop and manage the housing project. It’s not the first university to do so.

The new facility, which is expected to open to students August 2026, represents a long-planned step forward for PFW under the university’s 2018 master plan, created following the campus’ split from Indiana University. Prior to 2018, the university operated under the guidance of both Purdue University and Indiana University.

The plan centered on growing PFW’s total enrollment to 15,000 full time students, nearly double the school’s class size at the time, over 30 years. PFW has had an overall decrease in enrollment for over a decade – going from 14,000 students in the 2021- 2022 school year to less than 9,000 enrolled in the fall 2022 semester. In order to counteract this fall and encourage growth, the plan cited a need for a “programmatic paradigm shift”.

To read the full article written by Dezaray Clawson, visit the link in our bio or head to fwmediacollaborative.com.