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Originally Posted by jgrwatson

"sadly"? Are you nuts? Starbucks in dt Hamilton would be the best thing that could happen to this city. Starbucks, whether we like it or not, brings a 'class' to an area, it is actually studied to be a revivial indicator. In fact, Starbucks has shown to INCREASE existing coffee business on the street.

I think your right. A Starbuck’s downtown and on James Street North would most likely entice the people from the burbs that are afraid of downtown and think it is dangerous.