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Downtown business and public-space update: new cafe, apartment renovation, bank drive‑through and new banners installed

5772969 · May 29, 2025
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DDA staff reported a new cafe opening, rezoning at 50 North Hanset Street to residential, upcoming apartment renovation at 22 West Pearl, a Century Bank drive‑through special use permit, and new downtown banners installed with city support.

DDA staff reported a string of downtown development and public-space updates during the May 28 meeting, including new businesses, property sales and public‑space improvements aimed at amplifying downtown activity.

Staff said Cafe de Caro opened at 61 West Chicago Street and specializes in Italian coffee and Venezuelan pastries. A rezoning at 50 North Hanset…

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