Comment 61283

By GrapeApe (registered) | Posted March 21, 2011 at 12:11:42 in reply to Comment 61279

While that may be true of some items - it doesn't explain why streets like Locke, James, Ottawa, etc. are seeing some success. I walked up and down Locke on the weekend and it was packed with people and everyone was shopping. Bigbox has its advantages but downtown has ample parking (too much), it is much closer for people living downtown (target market?), and cost is always an issue when comparing with a bigbox. I guess the point is that I do not take my family for a walk around a bigbox, but we certainly enjoy walking Locke, Dundas main, James, etc. If downtown took advantage of that whole strip that would make for a great destination for all to enjoy. It has improved with the new bus stop (I think) but I think we need a few less cheque cashing places and a few more shop to actually buy smoething in.

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