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ancrm114d t1_iy05de1 wrote

I would like to see more of a market and local flavor. But I'm glad it was not torn down or left to rot. Smaller local businesses I'm sure were more hesitant to expand during the pandemic.

I'm hoping time will lead to a better outcome but I'd bet we are going to see more of the same for a while.

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Jazzlike_Breadfruit9 t1_iy061gg wrote

More likely small businesses can’t afford the rent and that is why they have stayed away

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Upset_Mess t1_iy2iswi wrote

It's sad how it goes. Quirky, awesome businesses thrive, neighborhood becomes popular, landlords get greedy, out goes the coolness because the only businesses that can afford to pay the rent are chains. Oakland is a good example.

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