The Cascade Downtown Development Association (DDA) Board met last night in the Wisner Center for a very exciting meeting! The DDA reviewed the successful purchase and display of new holiday lights in the Village District and determined that the display should be slightly enlarged. Look for an even more impressive display next Christmas!!
Mr. Jeff Hundley stood before the Board to discuss his plans for the newly vacant Family Fare grocery store. He is in discussions that should bring a new grocer to the center - he was entergetic about the possobilities!!! He let the Board know he is also working on creating a new restaurant space with outdoor seating in the center. I can't wait to see the changes made and the new tenants move in!
The Board took some time to discuss their next projects - the boulevard on 28th Street is complete and the lights, landscaping and sidewalks are installed on Charlevoix and Foremeost. They talked about adding more sidewalk further south on Charlevoix to Orchard Vista then back to Foremost, or south on Charlevoix to Tahoe, then east to Lucerne, then back to 28th Street. Also discussed were the creation of a 'sound garden' and a 'children's garden' in the area near the library. The DDA will meet next on March 20th to discusss these projects (and others), then decide on a course of action. Great stuff!!
Finally, the DDA was briefed on the new liquor license awarded to the Township due to our increase in population as a result of the 2010 census. The DDA directed Sandra Korhorn, the DDA Director to notify Jeff Hundley and other developers that there was a license available. The Township Board had set a 60-day waiting periond for applications to be sure existing businesses are aware of the license.
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