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Board discusses downtown retail losses and strategies to boost Big Rapids' vibrancy; public art and live music seen as tools
Summary
During unscheduled business the board discussed recent downtown business closures and brainstormed strategies — including more restaurants, live music, denser public art/murals and engaging students — to draw foot traffic and support retail recovery in Big Rapids.
During unscheduled business the Parks & Recreation board devoted extended time to downtown economic concerns after members reported recent downtown businesses closing or moving.
Speaker 6 raised concern that two downtown businesses had left and said that parks and downtown vitality go hand-in-hand. "I just wanted to voice that concern," Speaker 6 said, adding that downtown retail and parks programming are connected in attracting visitors.
Members debated…
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