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I think a gameworks would be sick in that part of the city, i mean right by VA?? it'd be perfect. I also think some major stores might want to put some sort of location there. maybe a downtown macy's or younkers... i dont think the idea of downtown department stores is dead, as shown by chicago, new york, and other bustling city centers. i also could see the aforementioned Urban Outfitters and an American Apparel store going up in there. The people living downtown right now are between 19 and 25 i'd say, with all of the kids living by Pew campus and going to GVSU, not tomention with the med school going up, the market's only getting better for these "younger, hipper" stores. A lot of possibilities make sense for that part of town. The only thing is the city needs to clean up South division, but the new developments down there seem to be improving the street's image. Before we get development there, we have to find reasonable businesses for that area, and I think those types of places would love to be put there with all of the new res. developments.

Well, the only thing is bringing in a different kind of retain downtown. upperclass and edgy would fit those who are moving downtown, and i think that demographic dig small, boutique like stores. I was thinking maybe some high end furniture galleries that feature the best of Grap's furniture companies. I don't know, Im no expert.

i was just thinking today in classes that its ridiculous that GR doesnt have an Urban Outfitters. Maybe they could put one downtown to have some more retail and shopping, plus itd be great for all the new apts going up, plus kids from Pew would go there all the time. I was thinkin maybe something in the dirt pile by fulton and commerce right by louis. something like this would fit in nicley w/ GR http://hongkong.neuerordner.de/bilder/urba...rs-IMG_0047.jpg let me know what you think