February 28, 2008 by Dave MacDonald
The News-Sentinel is reporting today that Mayor Tom Henry has received three proposals to develop the OmniSource property…
Henry said one plan centers on a mixed-use building with retail on the first floor and condominiums above; another involves “sports and recreation,” and though Henry said he did not know specifics of a third plan, he said it represented a multimillion-dollar proposal he first learned of Tuesday morning. At least two of the three proposals come from local developers.”
"Fort Wayne has a proud heritage and long ago was the destination of choice for early settlers. The city has lost its Sense of Self. We cannot look to Toledo or Dayton, Indianapolis or Providence for who or what we are supposed to be. We must embrace that which makes us unique. Only we can reclaim the title long lost, and once again become the standard-bearer worthy of emulation."
"I utterly reject the belief that the people of Fort Wayne are resistant to change. They simply have not yet seen a vision they can stand behind. Show them the right plan at the right time and the right price and they will proudly support it."
- Dave MacDonald
