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lifeontwowheels
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Antonio wrote >>
Given the amount of Condos in and around downtown and the push to entice peole to move and live there, where do people buy their food ?
Must be a pain in the neck to do so.Asked, answered and discussed numerous times.
But pain in the neck?!? Please. Hop on google and search groceries 43215. Between the farmer's markets, North Markets, VV Giant Eagle, German Village grocery options and others, there are more available options to downtown residents within a shorter distance than we have out here in the 'burbs.
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Antonio wrote >>
Given the amount of Condos in and around downtown and the push to entice peole to move and live there, where do people buy their food ?
Must be a pain in the neck to do so.Asked, answered and discussed numerous times.
But pain in the neck?!? Please. Hop on google and search groceries 43215. Between the farmer's markets, North Markets, VV Giant Eagle, German Village grocery options and others, there are more available options to downtown residents within a shorter distance than we have out here in the 'burbs.I was thinking walkable within reason.
What I'm getting at is maybe...the city of Columbus could offer incentives to Kroger or another chain to operate a small scale store for area residents and others downtown. Obviously, based on the size selections would be limited, would not carry everything.
Something on the size of 5 - 7,000 sq ft.
The times I have been downtown after 6pm, everything is closed.
Farmers markets aren't open everday, North Market rather pricey, VV Giant eagle long haul to walk especially lugging groceries.
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alison
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Altho' I agree with you, I think the mayor has said several times that he would rather encourage people to move downtown -- the stores will follow of their own accord.
I think there are lots of stores within a short distance of downtown, but I think it's important to tremember that people who move downtown are expecting a much closer circle of conveniences. It's great to have three full-service stores within 5 miles of your home in the suburbs, because people *expect* they'll need a car to live in the suburbs. People moving downtown *don't* expect they'll need a car.
Altho' anyone who's regularly walked 3 miles orund trip for groceries would recommend a car...
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shmack
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This is what meal planning is for. So you can take advantage of when Pearl Market is open and plan the week accordingly. Also, the farmers market at North Market is awesome and easily walkable. And actually, North Market isn't expensive for the quality of products.
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While the issue of "food deserts" is very real in Columbus, I don't think the people truly affected are those buying condos downtown. However, to answer your question in a less snarky way, I would second the shopping options mentioned above by lifeontwowheels.
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lifeontwowheels
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Antonio wrote >>
lifeontwowheels wrote >>
Antonio wrote >>
Given the amount of Condos in and around downtown and the push to entice peole to move and live there, where do people buy their food ?
Must be a pain in the neck to do so.Asked, answered and discussed numerous times.
But pain in the neck?!? Please. Hop on google and search groceries 43215. Between the farmer's markets, North Markets, VV Giant Eagle, German Village grocery options and others, there are more available options to downtown residents within a shorter distance than we have out here in the 'burbs.I was thinking walkable within reason.
What I'm getting at is maybe...the city of Columbus could offer incentives to Kroger or another chain to operate a small scale store for area residents and others downtown. Obviously, based on the size selections would be limited, would not carry everything.
Something on the size of 5 - 7,000 sq ft.
http://articles.courant.com/2010-07-29/community/hc-downtown-grocery-20100729_1_full-service-grocery-downtown-community-supported-agriculture-program
The times I have been downtown after 6pm, everything is closed.
Farmers markets aren't open everday, North Market rather pricey, VV Giant eagle long haul to walk especially lugging groceries.The options still exist, within limits. As much as I would love to see Columbus with greater mode split numbers, it's not a realty. So assuming everyone living or looking at living downtown is not going to own a car is pretty ludicrous. How about throw some gas money in or cook once a week for a friend to give you a lift when they go? COTA going and a cab ride back would maybe be $12-15 a grocery trip. For someone desiring to be car free in downtown, thats going to come WAY under the cost of a car w/ the associated costs. Bike and trailer would be an easy option over most of the year.
Hardly a pain to shop.
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I lived without a car for 3-4 months on campus. My choices where the 1/2 mile one way to the Kroger on 7th/High or the VV Giant Eagle. Never had an issue shopping for myself with a backpack and a walk. Or using cota to get to GE.
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Antonio
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alison wrote >>
Altho' I agree with you, I think the mayor has said several times that he would rather encourage people to move downtown -- the stores will follow of their own accord.
I think there are lots of stores within a short distance of downtown, but I think it's important to tremember that people who move downtown are expecting a much closer circle of conveniences. It's great to have three full-service stores within 5 miles of your home in the suburbs, because people *expect* they'll need a car to live in the suburbs. People moving downtown *don't* expect they'll need a car.
Altho' anyone who's regularly walked 3 miles orund trip for groceries would recommend a car...The mayor is not a real estate expert, it is a consideration. They have to work in tandem with each other.
Seattle has a small IGA in their downtown that does great biz.
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futureman
Grandview Heights
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Unless you're only getting a dozen eggs or a gallon of milk, why would you walk to the grocery store if you could drive/bus? Perhaps you have more arms then me and have the ability carry 100lbs of groceries more than a block.
The Kroger in Brewery District is very close to downtown and offers just as much variety, if not more, then then a grocery store out in the burbs.
Also, Giant Eagle was going to build a new store on Vine and Neil in the Arena District(ish). The project was cancelled as the economy collapsed in 2008.
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viciouslove1980
columbus
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there's a market at third and state called c-town market. i've seen it on my drive to the krogers on front st. though i've never been they do advertise that they deliver.
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Antonio
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I bring this up, as Walmart is going into the last frontiers that have not approached yet - Downtown America, with stores on the size of 15,000 sq feet or less.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/09/20/walmart-to-aggressively-r_n_731925.html
As well as Giant Eagle doing the same.
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Walker
The KLD / Downtown
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Places to buy groceries Downtown:
http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/buying-groceries-downtown-quick-review-of-cvs
http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/buying-groceries-downtown-quick-review-of-pod
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Walker
The KLD / Downtown
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Antonio wrote >>
What I'm getting at is maybe...the city of Columbus could offer incentives to Kroger or another chain to operate a small scale store for area residents and others downtown. Obviously, based on the size selections would be limited, would not carry everything.You want the city to provide financial incentives to a private developer to open a grocery store downtown, but you're opposed to any financing directed at a Streetcar line that could help shuttle Downtown residents north and south to Giant Eagle and Kroger?
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Antonio
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Walker wrote >>
Antonio wrote >>
What I'm getting at is maybe...the city of Columbus could offer incentives to Kroger or another chain to operate a small scale store for area residents and others downtown. Obviously, based on the size selections would be limited, would not carry everything.You want the city to provide financial incentives to a private developer to open a grocery store downtown, but you're opposed to any financing directed at a Streetcar line that could help shuttle Downtown residents north and south to Giant Eagle and Kroger?
There is a difference between tax incentives and outright direct cash disbursements.
You read the thread yesterday on user fees for rental cars and Downtown Hotels didn't you ?
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Parker
Franklinton
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Walker wrote >>
Antonio wrote >>
What I'm getting at is maybe...the city of Columbus could offer incentives to Kroger or another chain to operate a small scale store for area residents and others downtown. Obviously, based on the size selections would be limited, would not carry everything.You want the city to provide financial incentives to a private developer to open a grocery store downtown, but you're opposed to any financing directed at a Streetcar line that could help shuttle Downtown residents north and south to Giant Eagle and Kroger?
Thanks for calling it out Walker. +1
Posted 1 year ago # -
cyclist II
Short North & Peach District
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Arena Produce too at Cleveland and i-670
Posted 1 year ago # -
rustbelt
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Why would a downtown condo resident walk to get groceries (and why would they need a streetcar)?
We have a fine bus system here that can take them to multiple grocery stores very close by, as others have pointed out. I boldly suggest those condo residents learn to use it.
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joev
Merion Village
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rustbelt wrote >>
Why would a downtown condo resident walk to get groceries (and why would they need a streetcar)?
We have a fine bus system here that can take them to multiple grocery stores very close by, as others have pointed out. I boldly suggest those condo residents learn to use it.Seriously - if any neighborhood is served with excellence by COTA, it's downtown.
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