City officials expect a four-story office building now under construction to be the impetus for a resurgence in private redevelopment for Wayne's aging downtown. There is a nice level of activity there, and there really is not any Class A office building in the city of Wayne.
City officials are excited about the new building.
Jonna Realty hopes to lease space in its Fountain Plaza Office Center, which will have a fountain in front, to professional service providers such as law offices and title companies. On the first level, Jonna said, the firm hopes to attract some retail businesses, such as a bank, a coffee shop, a day-care center and maybe a stock brokerage. We also like the idea of that many people coming downtown. The new office building is expected to accommodate about 300 to 350 workers, who will have reserved spots in the parking deck next door. The building, landscaping and fountain, along with the improvements the city is making, will make it more enjoyable to spend time downtown.