Toronto neighbourhood businesses say they're dying due to construction and traffic Toronto
A Toronto neighbourhood has been plagued with construction that's all but entirely diverted traffic away from main commercial hubs, and locals have had enough.It explains the issues presented by warring streetcar track replacement, hydro utility repairs and water main replacement on College, Carlton and Parliament that are reducing parking and TTC access to the area.
The petition says the projects are to be completed by spring 2023, but makes demands of Mayor John Tory in the meantime to reduce the threat of small business closures in Cabbagetown, including reducing construction timeline by 50 per cent, financially supporting small businesses and meeting with owners.
"Without small street-front businesses we lose our community engagement and the heart of Cabbagetown. We need supports for small business owners, political will and funding to expedite the construction and upgrades. Even I have trouble getting to stores and I'm committed."to the area recently, and was experiencing success with the reopening until construction hit.
"Business owners, who have been here for years, as well as myself having opened this year, did not receive a notice and were not aware this construction would be taking place until it started. This lack of consideration shows that the businesses here were overlooked and forgotten. And it seems like there is no interest to help support us.", has also noticed the impact of the ongoing construction and traffic woes on their business.
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