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Lapeer DDA debates future of downtown events after survey and business complaints
Summary
The Lapeer Downtown Development Authority heard survey results and business testimony that bike night, held most Fridays, may harm downtown businesses; members and a downtown business owner called for rethinking event schedules and more business-led programming.
The Lapeer Downtown Development Authority on Wednesday reviewed survey feedback and heard extended public comment that bike night — a recurring Friday event — and other niche gatherings may be hurting downtown businesses rather than helping them.
The matter surfaced in the events committee report and again during public comment. The committee said it will use survey data collected after recent events to recommend changes; downtown business owners and some board members urged fewer weekly closures, more family-friendly programming and stronger business involvement in event planning.
The discussion matters because the DDA and the city approve street closures and event permits that affect customer access at peak retail hours. Committee members repeatedly referenced a recent survey…
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