Summary
A former downtown building owner says the hospitality center should have lost its license 13 years ago and questions demolishing the McMynn parking ramp while downtown struggles.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
The McMynn ramp demolition contract is $1,326,909.27.
Downtown businesses and property owners would benefit from relocation.
Downtown property owners, tenants and businesses reporting lost foot traffic.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Common Council — June 2, 2026
A former downtown building owner says the hospitality center should have lost its license 13 years ago and questions demolishing the McMynn parking ramp while downtown struggles.
Common Council — May 5, 2026
A resident pressed the council on the hospitality center's 13-year-old promise to leave downtown, citing 18 empty storefronts on Main Street, 22 on Sixth Street, and dozens of police and fire calls at the center and library. Banks reportedly won't finance buildings near it.
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