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Downtown manager: first‑floor occupancy ~98%; summer events drew tens of thousands
Summary
Erin Venezia said downtown first‑floor occupancy remains strong at about 98%, highlighted recent openings and construction, and reported the Wine Walk, sidewalk sale and a loyal‑to‑local promotion have driven increased visits and gift card sales.
Erin Venezia, executive director of Downtown Downers Grove Management Corporation (Special Service Area No. 11), reported that first‑floor occupancy in the downtown is about 98 percent and highlighted several incoming businesses and construction projects. She noted recent openings such as Duck Grama and Naperville Running Company and previewed new concepts including B Sweet Bakery and Direct League.
Venezia cited events that helped draw customers—Wine Walk attendance exceeded 450 people, the three‑day sidewalk sale drew more than 36,000 visits per Placer AI and the downtown gift card program has sold $25,870 in cards year‑to‑date. She said marketing and business spotlights are being expanded on the downtown website to support foot traffic and business retention.
