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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSTANTON, TURNER 072920 Marie Sunseri From:Turner Stanton <tfstanton@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, July 29, 2020 3:11 PM To:Marie Sunseri Subject:Public Comment 7.29.2020 ***CAUTION*** This email originated from outside of the Town of Danville. Do not click on links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi Marie, Submitting the below public comment for the 7.29.2020 Special Council Meeting under "For the Good of the Town". Mayor, Town Council, and Town Staff, The Hartz Avenue weekend closure has increased safety by eliminating concerns of vehicle incidents with parklets Friday - Sunday. Additionally, there is an increased ability to social distance while walking from restaurants to our shops. Since the closure, I have spent several weekends walking Hartz and Prospect talking with business owners to listen and understand how the change has impacted business. The most common response I received, and the most vivid observation I witnessed, is that the Friday during the day street closure has hurt business. Friday during the day is empty. People start coming to Hartz in the evening. Volunteering at the Hot Summer Sundays Car Show for the past nine years with Mayor Stepper and Councilmember Storer, I understand the complications with closing streets in the early afternoon/evening vs. first thing in the morning due to parked cars and towing requirements, but do believe in order for the street closure 1 to support businesses, the street must be open during the day on Friday and then close for the evening. Furthermore, there is an opportunity for us to reposition the branding of the Hartz closure. We could leverage the Town's social media presence and have a marketing campaign focused on the safety measures in place at stores and restaurants, the masked zones, and encourage people to safely enjoy our restaurants and shops. We can also highlight the continued drive up and go options to support businesses. Thank you for your time and consideration. -- All the best, Turner F. Stanton Recover Danville 2