State Street’s commercial vacancy rate is lower today than it was before the pandemic. The highest vacancy rates remain on blocks that are open to vehicle traffic.
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While State Street has become an important venue for events and public gatherings, the closure has not yet demonstrated that a permanently car-free corridor can consistently deliver the economic vitality and activity needed to sustain downtown year-round.
Local businesses, the backbone of our community, depend on visibility, convenience, and customer traffic to survive. When access is challenging, customers choose other destinations.
