The construction industry is currently buzzing with activity in Uptown Minneapolis. Several businesses on Hennepin Avenue are undergoing a major reconstruction project that is expected to take place over the next few months. Robert Sorenson, owner of Bobby Beads, is one of the many business owners who are closely monitoring the progress of the project.
Sorenson has never experienced a reconstruction project of this intensity before, but he was relieved to note that the impact on his business was not as severe as he had feared before construction began. In fact, Sorenson reported that his business actually received more customers than expected during the construction period, which was a positive outcome. However, he also noted that customers had to walk several blocks to get to his store due to road closures caused by the construction work.
Next door at La Bodega Taco Bar, owner Alex Rosario reported that sales were down by half since the start of construction. Deliveries were also canceling orders due to difficulty navigating through the construction zone. Rosario expressed concern about how this would affect business in Uptown in the long run.
On the other hand, Dale Lee, owner of Uncommon Grounds Coffee House, reported that their business had remained steady despite
