The Metro: Street closures in downtown Northville gain community support, spark lawsuits - WDET 101.9 FM

The Metro: Street closures in downtown Northville gain community support, spark lawsuits - WDET 101.9 FM

When COVID-19 shutdowns were enacted and social distancing became the norm, restaurants and public spaces emptied out. Streets across the country went quiet. But people, cities and businesses adapted. Many set up temporary outdoor seating. It provided a much-needed solution in a public health and economic crisis. In Northville, as the pandemic crisis waned, outdoor dining remained. The city’s downtown was reminiscent of cafes and public plazas i…