“We have about 15 other projects in development downtown and we are working hard to get about 30 more to that starting line,” said Alyssa Barrera-Mason.
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Several more new businesses are setting up shop in the Downtown Corpus Christi area.
A big part of that momentum can also be credited with the assistance of TIRZ dollars.
If you’ve been downtown lately, then you’ve likely seen the the signs that indicate the arrival of new businesses.
It was a no brainer for VNP Gallery owner Jimmy Canela to locate his new store in the downtown area.
“We weighed all options, wanted to stay true to downtown, just so happen we are here on Peoples Street now,” he said.
Canela’s shop specializes in selling vintage clothing. He has pieces that range from the 70’s all the way to the early 2000’s. Right now he has a shop on Water St. …