Downtown Edmonton businesses optimistic as employees head back to the office
Many employees were back in their downtown offices Monday, including government of Alberta employees, which meant some local businesses were reporting an increase in foot traffic.
“You can look outside , it’s just busier than it was before,” Jagdeep Dhanju, one of the owners of Tiffin India’s Fresh Kitchen, said. “I’m happy. I’m sure a lot of the business owners are happy.”Edmonton’s downtown undergoing transformation with ‘flight to quality,’ revitalization investmentsHowever, at lunchtime on Monday at the Jasper Avenue location, a lineup of people waiting for food was a welcome sight.
“You need that crowd to survive, especially this area downtown. I know a lot of businesses went under. We’re honestly really fortunate that we survived. Looking at everyone here now. I’m just happy,” he said.
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