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Council discusses expanding downtown Social District to Walnut and Trowbridge; trash and operations raised as concerns
Summary
Council discussed a staff proposal to expand Allegan's downtown Social District to include Walnut and Trowbridge streets to create a continuous loop to the Griswold Auditorium. Staff said amendments would be filed with the Michigan Liquor Control Commission; council members raised operational concerns including trash receptacles and collection costs.
City staff and downtown advocates brought an initial proposal on Aug. 25 to expand Allegan's downtown Social District to include Walnut and Trowbridge streets, creating a walking loop that would improve access to the Griswold Auditorium and other venues.
Parker Johnson summarized the concept and said the plan excludes a privately owned county courthouse parking lot and…
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