The future of the Wyndham hotel is back under discussion, this time it was brought up Tuesday night by Ward 7 Alderman Joe McMenamin.
After not getting enough votes to move forward, the developer filed a new petition, a zoning variance that would make the Wyndham a mixed-use facility.
Another proposal would create 275 apartments and 125 hotel rooms.
McMenamin thinks changing the building will solve multiple problems for downtown
"Their goal to have apartment dwellings in there at market value is people that will spend money, living there every day, instead of a 25 percent occupancy hotel. So those are residents that will be off spending their money downtown, whether it be at restaurants, entertainment, etcetera," McMenamin said.
Springfield Mayor Jim Langfelder said he expects plans for the future of the Wyndham hotel to be brought back in front of the council within two months.