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Economic development director outlines projects, retail numbers and push to fill Shoppers vacancy
Summary
Director Michael Williams reported a $600M+ retail sales figure for 2024, state allocations for local projects, creation of a College Park CDC, industrial and retail transactions, and ongoing efforts to fill the 32,000 sq ft former Shoppers Food Warehouse space; council pressed for grocery-store options and vacancy lists.
The city’s economic development director summarized 2024–25 business activity and near-term priorities for College Park.
Michael Williams told the council the department tracked about $600 million in retail sales and is launching a College Park Community Development CDC to focus on North College Park and other neighborhood investment. He highlighted state funding allocations for local projects and…
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