Courting Marriot Hotel cost Fort Wayne $2.5 million more dollars

Hardball Capital declared the Harrison Square Park is a no deal without a hotel. The White Lodging says no deal on a 11-story hotel and go with a 6-story deal and a subsidy of $2 million dollar. Now raise your hands if you did not think the city was not going to have to cough up some more money? No hands raised, no surprise, and this what your Mayor Graham Richard had to say:

A Courtyard by Marriott will be a great asset for our community and region as we move forward with Harrison Square,” said Mayor Richard. “A successful privately financed hotel complements the overall Harrison Square development that will strengthen our community and enable us to retain and gain quality jobs and businesses.”
Hotel highlights
* Six-story, 250-room hotel

* Approximately 6,000 square feet of meeting room space

* Signature restaurant, bar and coffee shop

* Room service during restaurant hours for hotel patrons

* Indoor pool and fitness center

The Courtyard by Marriott will feature an urban design that will enhance downtown’s visual landscape. Its welcoming façade will add energy to the street-level experience.

The Mayor was probably talking when Kroger made it's announcement about closing 5 stores.