From Executive Director: Gwen McCauley

Hello Manayunk Stakeholders,

Main Street is back and we even have the numbers to prove it! In 2022, our street visits by customers outperformed our 2021 numbers by a solid margin, while also outperforming visit by customers from pre-pandemic 2019. We are also seeing increased pedestrian traffic at events and during normal business nonevent days. The ability to capture this data is now available in our office and the staff is using this tool to realize who is visiting the street, how we can better support our businesses, advocate for grant funding, and better our events through increased marketing in pinpointed areas and increased sponsorship opportunities. This data could be advantageous to your business as well. Reach out to our staff if you want more details.

As a result of this renewed popularity of the district, we are seeing longtime vacant properties being transformed into new uses. It is an exciting time to be a stakeholder in our area and we are confident that the work our organizations is performing has a direct correlation to our recent renewed popularity. Property values are also reflecting this new normal.

There are many exciting initiatives happening in 2023 Here is a sampling of a few New exciting businesses are opening on the business corridor. You can expect new murals and art installations to appear in the district as well as new landscaping to continue beautification efforts We anticipate the completion of the Towpath Improvement Project, which is $725,000.00 in grant funding for upgrading the Tow Path between Cotton and Canal View Park. We expect the completion of the new MDC Headquarters at 106 Grape Street by Fall 2023.

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Our hope for 2024 and beyond is an increased partnership with the City of Philadelphia. We are hoping the new mayoral administration and city council jumpstarts improved safety and street services in our business corridor and throughout the city. A stronger collaboration will make our popular district an even better area to live, shop, dine & play. Thank you for your interest in our annual report and in Manayunk.

Respectfully,

Gwen McCauley Executive Director