Summary
The old pedway linking the tower to the Hyatt and convention center has unclear ownership and no paperwork on record. The Hyatt's GM raised security concerns if the new hotel routes convention traffic through his lobby; the committee hopes it can be removed or repurposed.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
Downtown pedestrians and hotel guests if the connection is resolved well.
The Hyatt could lose control over security and meeting-space flow if through-traffic is imposed.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Development Review Committee — June 17, 2026
The old Fifth Third tower becomes a 414-room hotel with a new ballroom and redesigned street-level facade — a big boost for downtown activity.
Downtown Development Review Overlay Committee — May 13, 2026
The old pedway linking the tower to the Hyatt and convention center has unclear ownership and no paperwork on record. The Hyatt's GM raised security concerns if the new hotel routes convention traffic through his lobby; the committee hopes it can be removed or repurposed.
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