Dundas Street Businesses have certainly been tested these past few years. The construction of London’s first flex street on Dundas began in 2018 and saw a decline in foot traffic in the area which negatively affected local businesses.
Construction finished in late 2019, and many stores along the street were looking forward to a busy summer this year to bounce back. Then the pandemic hit.
“In March when we shut down, it was looking like I wouldn’t have enough money to pay the rent.” said Grooves Records owner, Troy Hutchison.
He was not the only business owner with similar anxieties throughout the process. Despite this, Hutchison and many other owner’s along the street found ways to survive. Even on the brink of a second wave and another potential shut down, most businesses seem to be remaining optimistic. He, along with other owners on Dundas, believe that while these past few years have been difficult, they have learned a lot in terms of managing their businesses.
“It’s weird, and I might eat my words, but it feels less stressful and ominous this time. I feel like a second lockdown could happen, but the first time around made us a slicker operation.” said Hutchison.
Despite all these setbacks that were out of their control, Dundas business owner’s have found a way to survive , and even thrive through these past few years.
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