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Marion’s Uptown merchants optimistic as redevelopment work moves to Seventh Avenue
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    Confusion and angst over issues like parking and access tend to take the lead when business districts undergo redevelopment, but that doesn’t seem to be the case in the historic Uptown district in Marion.

    “Many of our customers had concerns with parking initially, but a very active social media and press campaign by the Chamber of Commerce has helped inform and educate people on the ample amount of parking,” said…

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