A $30 million investment by a developer to transform the West Palm Beach waterfront into a sprawling park is raising concerns about the future of longtime downtown businesses.
E.R. Bradley’s fights to stay amid $30 million waterfront park plan
The sweeping redesign of Flagler Drive proposes turning the existing pavement into a green space that extends directly to the water. The concept would also involve rerouting traffic directly through the downtown area.
While city leaders explore the concept, the potential changes have sparked push back from local staples, including E.R. Bradley’s Saloon. The family-owned restaurant has operated in downtown West Palm Beach for more than 25 years.
Nicholas Coniglio, who co-runs E.R. Bradley’s, said the business wants to stay put regardless of what the new waterfront plan brings…