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some1saveusnow t1_j2cic96 wrote

Businesses do indeed come and go, but the increased rents and increased “wildness” of the streets in Central since COVID surely pushes longtime businesses to consider shutting their doors. In at least one, and likely another case, the union issue played a role. That will continue to hamper small businesses as worker shortages continue and folks aren’t afraid to challenge ownership. It’s just the reality of the situation, even if we’re all pro union in general

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littleprettypaws t1_j2dr7kf wrote

I used to live near Central, what do you mean by ‘increased wildness since the pandemic?’ Has crime risen that much in a couple of years? I used to be totally comfortable walking alone at night in that area, so what’s changed?

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some1saveusnow t1_j2e4pr9 wrote

Long story short is that with the increased presence of unhoused in the boston area, some of it has made its way to central. Not sure if it’s reflected in crime stats but the feeling in the square has changed a bit. It’s been well commented on in this and the boston sub over the past 2 years

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