North Gloster businesses discuss possibilities
By Dennis Seid, Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Tupelo | |
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Joining the discussion at St. James Catholic Life Center were architects and representatives from the city's development services department and the
"Our purpose is to share some ideas, but we don't have a specific agenda other than to listen to what they want to do or not to do," said
Dozens of businesses were damaged or destroyed in the area stretching from
While some businesses have reopened, others remain closed. Some owners at the meeting said that Monday's gathering -- and another scheduled for
"We like it here," said
DeCamp said the meeting was valuable in determining what other business owners and the city have in mind for the area.
The attendees were split into five smaller discussion groups, who came together later in the day to present their findings.
Hooper cautioned them that the meeting was not intended to set or change policy, although discussions about signage and building codes did surface. Hooper said those and other issues could be addressed later, when the group decides on how to proceed.
Mayor
The groups all agreed the
One well-received idea was giving the area a name -- the
The district is anchored by hotels and restaurants, and Monday's participants said adding unique shops will help grow the area and make it a stronger destination spot.
A long-talked-about traffic signal should be a priority as well, the groups said.
"It shows how united our community is, and how positive everyone is," he said. "This is an opportunity to make it better, and we need to make sure we get it right."
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