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University Hill business updates: fire closes restaurant, new storefronts open and ambassador program praised
Summary
City staff reported a significant fire at a Hill restaurant (no injuries), estimated multi-month closure, a GoFundMe to support staff, several new businesses opening in former storefronts, and positive feedback on the Hill ambassador program.
City staff reported to the University Hill Community Management Commission on Jan. 7 that a fire over the weekend damaged upper-floor residential units above a Hill restaurant identified in the transcript as "Half Fast Subs." Staff said no one was hurt, but the commercial space serving the restaurant is closed while assessments and repairs proceed.
Jake (city/Hill staff) said building assessments were scheduled and that the owner's initial estimate was the business would need to be closed for "a couple months" while repairs proceed. He told commissioners that much of…
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