UPDATE MAY 13, 2019: Over the weekend, the EDDC released renderings of the site plan and proposed design of the North Park Row properties.
The Erie Downtown Development Corporation gave notice in March that they would not renew the leases of Khao Thai Restaurant, Tandoori Hut Indian Cuisine, and Casablanca Hookah Lounge & Cafe at their North Park Row properties, in order to facilitate reconstruction of the over 150-year-old buildings. On Friday, May 3rd John Persinger came to the Joel Natalie Show to answer questions about the developments downtown. Then on Monday, May 6th two of the business owners called in to express their situations. With us were Jessica Inthavong from Khao Thai, and Daran Masri, Owner of Casablanca Hookah Lounge and Cafe.