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pelican_chorus t1_j147xgf wrote

Oh no! You'll be missed. I did wonder why there was a 30% sale when I was there yesterday...

Inman Sq is about to have some prime real estate because the CHA is closing its doors for good. It will be right on the brand-new walkable square that they're finishing up there...

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sine4ter OP t1_j148i6u wrote

Oh my!! That's absolutely a thought. Thanks so much for pointing this out - I'll follow up on this for sure.

I know... :( I'll miss that wacky basement space as well. But nothing wrong with a new chapter!

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pelican_chorus t1_j14b341 wrote

I don't know what the plan will be with the large building that CHA is housed in now, but I did get word from someone who works in the city that they will probably be trying to encourage businesses that are good for the square -- i.e. improving foot traffic, and not another stupid bank branch. A&C would definitely seem to fit the bill.

Talk to the Inman Square Business Association, and/or the city's Community Development department?

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adorablogger t1_j17x8mm wrote

I love A&C and I live in Inman but I actually wouldn’t recommend it for A&C. I think they really need to be as close as possible major T stop and/or a place with major foot traffic where people go anyway to do other shopping. Blick is already in Central Sq and I can’t see people walking 15 min to Inman when there’s so much product overlap.

Gatherhere in Inman seems to do well but they are very niche (stylish, high end) and have classes. It’s worth it to people to go way out of their way. I worry that for art supplies, people will just go to a Blick location or shop online rather than getting themselves to Inman.

I’m sure the A&C company doesn’t need me to say all this. They’ve got over 20 locations so they know that they’re doing. I wish Inman could sustain A&C!

I really hope you guys find a way to stay in the general camberville area!! :-)

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