Manchester Retail Study Available for Viewing

In December, the Manchester Downtown Development Authority completed a Retail Market Analysis for the village, prepared by the Gibbs Planning Group. This study demonstrated the potential for significant additions to the current retail market within the Village, and the potential for growth if we can capture some of the retail spending “leakage” now going to other communities.

The results on income levels and retail spending of Manchester-area residents were surprising, and show great potential for development. The DDA will be pursuing several methods of achieving this potential.

With the upcoming “venture Manchester” event on Tuesday, February 24, 6:00 PM at the Village Offices (see full details about that event here), it is timely for everyone in the community to review the full Gibbs Retail Study. This report provides the data and results of the retail market analysis. A good read before the February 24 event.

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by Ray Berg