Posted in IMAX, casino, downtown hotel, omni source, water park on July 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
From Kevin Leininger of The News-Sentinel, representatives of MSKTD outlined plans for a $163 million downtown project that would include a hotel, water park, theaters, shops and possibly a casino.
As proposed,the project would include the following:
$28.2 million hotel
$28.8 million theater
$56.4 million water park
$13.8 million IMAX theater
$8.5 million in retail and office space
$26.7 million casino (if [...]
"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
