Curated News
By: NewsRamp Editorial Staff
November 19, 2024
Haltom United Business Alliance Calls for Revitalization of Main Corridors in Haltom City
TLDR
- Haltom United Business Alliance has proposed reforms to revitalize declining parts of the city, attracting more businesses and creating a stronger tax base.
- The business alliance ordered a business census in 2022 and 2023, revealing a decline in business occupancy in the main corridors of Haltom City.
- The revitalization plan aims to prevent further degradation in the southern and central parts of the city, creating a better environment for residents and businesses.
- The study conducted by a third-party revealed a 4% decline in business occupancy in the main corridors from 2022 to 2023.
Impact - Why it Matters
This news matters because it highlights the decline in business occupancy in the central and southern parts of Haltom City, and the impact of the city's restrictive policies on small businesses. It also emphasizes the importance of revitalizing these areas to prevent further degradation and attract new businesses, which will create a stronger tax base and improve the city's facilities and infrastructure.
Summary
The Haltom United Business Alliance (HUBA) has been urging Haltom City to revitalize the central and southern corridors for three years. A recent business census revealed a decline in business occupancy in these areas, prompting HUBA to call for city leaders to recognize the decline and make a plan to attract more businesses. HUBA believes that the only way to rebuild these corridors is one small business at a time, but the city's restrictive policies are making it difficult for new businesses to open in Haltom City.
Source Statement
This curated news summary relied on this press release disributed by 24-7 Press Release. Read the source press release here, Haltom United Business Alliance Calls for Revitalization of Main Corridors in Haltom City