Graham, Donna
From: Jan Schmidt
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2022 2:54 PM
To: Graham, Donna
Ce: Board of Aldermen
Subject: Outdoor dining in Downtown Nashua was a business saver
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Honored Members of the Nashua Board of Aldermen,
The barriers set in place to allow restaurants a place where people who wanted to support restaurants, but were
reluctant to dine indoors, really did save businesses - but they also did a whole lot more...
They created a new atmosphere for our Main St. - it became more open and welcoming.
People weren’t just driving through, they had to slow to be more aware and in doing so saw things they never saw
before.
It was exciting and alive with people, and that in itself drew more folks to downtown.
| agree it should be assessed for several issues. Some storefronts need parking instead of an outdoor presence. |
also agree that although most of the barriers were lovely we might be better served if the restaurants used the space for
advertising as sleeves are available at a reasonable cost. The city could also use the barriers to point out where to turn
for parking options with such sleeves.
| truly hope that a few angry voices do not drowned out the many who benefitted from the use of those barriers,
and that what had been done is not set in stone and changes can be made to improve the outcome for more businesses
and their customers.
With my highest regards,
Jan
Jan Schmidt
11 Pope Circle
Nashua, NH
