Public Disorder & the Decline of Vancouver's Livability

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Originally Posted by Migrant_Coconut

In the absence of actual hard data, I wouldn't call "Postmedia interviewing 3-4 businesses who depend on drive-ins" a "general consensus."

3-4 businesses? Where did you get that low figure?

…Businesses say the road closure has prevented tour buses from dropping off visitors closer to shops and restaurants.

“We’ve heard from over 30 businesses who are feeling a negative crunch here from an economic perspective,” said Wally Wargolet with the Gastown Business Improvement Society.

“For the first time ever, some restaurants are laying people off at the height of the summer season.”

Buckley says his restaurant would normally employ around 140 workers during peak season, but this year he has only had to bring on 110.….

https://globalnews.ca/news/10674212/car-free-pilot-program-gastown-business-complaints/amp/