[Winona Online Democracy] On Thu, 10 Jul 2003 07:10:05 -0500 "Paul Double" wrote:
> [Winona Online Democracy] > > I find it hard to believe that some in the Winona community believe that > banning consumer driven successful large retail chains will benefit the > community. I for one welcome new larger retail stores that reduce prices, > avoid trips to La Crosse, Rochester and even the twin cities. > ................... Well, I guess our cup is half full, and maybe actually running over. According to today�s newspaper article, which I hadn�t seen until after I started this thread, the Wal-Mart deal has been in the works for six or seven years. So I would be surprised if there is any chance of influencing the development along the lines that Phil Carlson has suggested. And if it was done using the latest streetscaping and architectural shopping center design concepts, wouldn�t that hasten the demise of what�s left of downtown�s retail business? The specialty niche retail merchants should survive the competition from Wal-Mart and Menards. But if Clay Templeton�s theory about the benefits of locating close to Wal-Mart is correct, then downtown would be left with shops dependent on low per sq. ft. rents such as used car lots or antique, craft, and tourist trinket stores. Mid-town Foods might remain if the senior citizen high rise provides enough customers. If not, the Bluff Country Co-op should do well since their current customer base would be unlikely to abandon them, and they would pick up some of the customers that had been going to Rochester Produce and Winona Bread and Bagel. At least there won't be a parking problem downtown anymore. This message powered by EMUMAIL. -- http://www.EMUMAIL.com _______________________________________________ This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. To manage your subscription or view the message archives, please visit http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona Any problems or suggestions can be directed to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you want help on how to contact elected officials, go to the Contact page at http://www.winonaonlinedemocracy.org
