Fort Wayne's The Elex Wins Affordable Housing Award
The development at Electric Works provides 89 affordable apartments among 296 total units for downtown residents.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Apartments
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The Elex, a development at the former General Electric campus, recently received the 2026 Excellence in Affordable Housing Award for Urban Housing from the Indiana Affordable Housing Council. The project features 296 total apartments, with 89 units specifically designated as affordable housing.
Why it matters
This award highlights a regional effort to integrate affordable options into downtown Fort Wayne. The project is designed to ensure residents can access the benefits of the city's growth without being priced out of the urban center.
The Elex offers 296 total apartments at the redeveloped former General Electric campus. Of that total, 89 units are designated as affordable housing.
The players
The Elex
A residential development located at the Electric Works redevelopment site on a former General Electric campus.
Indiana Affordable Housing Council
An organization founded in 2012 that recognizes projects contributing to the state's affordable housing landscape.
The details
The Elex development successfully combined housing units with design, amenities, and coordinated services in an urban setting. By integrating affordable units into the larger Electric Works site, the development allows residents to remain in the downtown area as the city expands.
Timeline
2012: The Indiana Affordable Housing Council was founded.
2026: The Elex received the Excellence in Affordable Housing Award.
The Home Front
The Elex represents a notable expansion of residential density within the ongoing Electric Works redevelopment project. It marks a shift in how former industrial sites in Fort Wayne are being repurposed to address the need for central, attainable housing.
Prospective renters looking for downtown living should monitor available unit types at the Electric Works site. If you are specifically seeking affordable housing, contact the leasing office to confirm current income-based eligibility criteria for the designated units.
The takeaway
Urban redevelopment projects are increasingly focusing on mixed-income models to keep housing accessible in growing city centers. Residents should keep an eye on upcoming phases of large-scale site redevelopments, as these often include new rental opportunities with specific affordability mandates.
Further reading
For more on the local rental landscape, explore the Apartments section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WOWO 1190 AM | 107.5 FM.
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