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Downtown Renewal & the Wyndham Property

A clear plan for restoring Downtown Springfield, starting with the shuttered Wyndham hotel.

Updated November 2, 2026

Credit: Visit Springfield

Implement a clear plan for restoring Downtown Springfield, with direct focus on resolving the shuttered Wyndham hotel property.

Work to resolve the closed Wyndham Hotel property situation
Increase residential living space
Collaborate with the county to finish the convention center Expansion Project
Work with the state of Illinois to repurpose the Y-block into something that will benefit the people who live, work and visit Downtown Springfield.

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Repair the major budget deficit and modernize public access to how city government works.

Tackle the Mayor Buscher 74% water hike and set a clear, sustainable future for local electricity generation.

Stronger emergency services, better medical response, and efficient Public Works.