On July 7 Alderman Shiller will propose lifting the ban on selling packaged liquor west of the Wilson L stop. (46.4) deals with Wilson Avenue, from Broadway to the first alley west of Magnolia Avenue. While we are sure that this is in regards to 7-Eleven opening at Wilson and Clifton, what will stop other liquor stores from popping up on Wilson now?
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Opening The Floodgates
On July 7 Alderman Shiller will propose lifting the ban on selling packaged liquor west of the Wilson L stop. (46.4) deals with Wilson Avenue, from Broadway to the first alley west of Magnolia Avenue. While we are sure that this is in regards to 7-Eleven opening at Wilson and Clifton, what will stop other liquor stores from popping up on Wilson now?
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4 comments:
What can the community do to ensure this proposal is not approved?
This is a potentially terrible development for an especially blighted strip of Wilson Ave.
As if there weren't enough vacant storefronts on Wilson towards Magnolia for more liquor sales.
I think 711 is a good thing all their stores are clean and brightly lite.
It's a good thing in my opinion. Also they won't let people bother customers by asking for change etc. and they are monitoried electronically 24/7 from people offsite that can talk ot people in the store via intercom to tell them to get the hell out.
"b", I don't think the problem is 7-11. I think the problem is with zoning an entire area, that already has an outrageous amount of arrests, loitering and public drunkenness, for more liquor stores.
I think one problem package liquor store (JJ Peppers) is enough. I don't have a problem with 7-11, but I don't want to see the "floodgates open."
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