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Downtown businesses tell Annapolis council CityDock construction is hurting foot traffic and sales
Summary
Several downtown business owners told the City Council that CityDock construction and reduced Dock Street parking have sharply reduced customers and revenue; gallery and restaurant owners pressed for better notice, signage and support from the city and contractor Whiting‑Turner.
Business owners who operate on or near Dock Street told the Annapolis City Council on Jan. 12 that ongoing CityDock construction has cut foot traffic and parking and is threatening longtime local businesses.
Patty Templeton, general manager of Biddy and Bowes at 124 Dock Street, said promised signage and other mitigation measures have not appeared and described a nearby business closure. “It’s a dead zone down there,” Templeton said, adding concern for employees, many of whom she said have…
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