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Originally Posted by cardeza
The sentiment is nice, but I believe them when they say research indicates its likely to sit vacant. A lot of new buildings are constructed with ground floor retail that is not being filled. East Market is struggling to fill vacant retail slots in the heart of center city.
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Research also indicates that no eyes and ears on the street (active uses at ground level) increases crime.
Pick your poison. There should be a small amount of retail at ground level. They're not asking for a Gucci Store. A deli, a dry cleaner, a laundromat would suffice.