HS May 11, 2021 (2:06 pm)
I agree about the duplicate retail. I was hoping that, with new owners, that this area might become something. I know that the zip codes south (primarily) and north drive what retail is targeted for rental prospects. But I think people are looking for retail “experiences”. There are lots of families with young children and teenagers within the 2 miles north of this area. Retail geared toward them would be incredibly popular – ice cream, places to play games, play areas and specialty child clothing, etc. Portland has a fun food truck park with outdoor seating – there is certainly space for something like that. It would create a rotating selection of vendors with canvas awnings and park tables and could be a great opportunity for small businesses and even a great showcase for student work from South Seattle Community College. Las Vegas has a downtown container park with the kind of retail that would thrive in Westwood Center. A roller skating