City officials are being told there’s enough support to move ahead with a downtown market.
The Downtown Vernon Association says 93 per cent of businesses favour a return of the Avenue Market on 30th Avenue.
“It’s reassuring that we’re doing the right thing. It’s great,” said Lara Konkin, DVA executive director.
On March 25, city council insisted that merchants in that area be surveyed for support before a final decision is made on approving the market for two blocks on either side of 32nd Street.
Some councillors indicated that they had heard from merchants that the market created competition for them and negatively impacted customer parking.
“We will address all of the issues when we go before council (April 13),” said Konkin.
The DVA won’t say how many businesses were actually surveyed.
“We looked at the area council deemed impacted,” said Konkin.
The first Avenue Market of the season is scheduled for June 12.
