CLEVELAND, Ohio (WJW) – The City of Cleveland has released a prototype for upgraded vendor booths at the West Side Market.
The City says this prototype addresses many of the issues vendors have shared over the years.
The City has allocated $2.6 million for the project.
Many vendors have left the West Side Market for a variety of reasons from plumbing issues, crumbling infrastructure, and lack of management.
In addition, many vendors have said the financial losses due to COVID-19 have been impossible to overcome.
The City says it is going to work with vendors to get feedback on the new prototype to make changes.
According to a press release from the City, specific improvements included in this prototype include:
· Increased electrical capacity and space utilization
· Enhanced lighting
· High-performance flooring and drainage
· Addition of three compartment sinks
“We are glad that the City is working to make improvements to modernize,” said Mark and Minnie of Jim’s Meat.
