We hear Trader Joe\'s is going to move to a strip-mall near Scarborough where everyone will have to drive to get there. This is backward thinking. We\'re all about urban infill and moving away from a car-centric society. Common sense tells us that gas isn\'t going to get cheaper as oil supplies diminish. Cutting back on emissions from cars by being able to WALK to your market makes so much sense. Will you support our petition to try to convince Trader Joe\'s to repurpose the old Reny\'s department store in downtown Biddeford Thank you for your time and attention!
I have spent the last few days meeting with local business owners who agree that an urban grocery option would transform our downtown core. It is frustrating to watch them prioritize sprawling parking lots over walkable community hubs when a perfectly good building sits vacant right here in the heart of Biddeford.
May 30, 2008
Seeing the community rally behind the idea of walking to our groceries instead of driving out to a strip mall leaves me truly breathless. This momentum confirms that so many of us are ready for a downtown that serves our daily needs without the struggle of a long commute.
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Jeanette O'Donnell
8 years ago
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Trader Joe's long term former employee and loyal customer just retired to Kennebunkport and will support a store in The area.
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Mike Park
18 years ago
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PLEASE!! I would walk there every single day. The old Renys is just sitting there empty anyway.
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Rebecca Singh
18 years ago
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i moved here from away and miss having a trader joes close by. biddeford would be perfect for one.
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Jen Tan
18 years ago
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Sick of getting in my car just to get groceries. Put it downtown so we can actually use the space.
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Sarah Marquez
18 years ago
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Biddeford is growing so fast and we really need more options downtown instead of driving all the way to Scarborough.
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Tom Hardy
18 years ago
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WAY better than a strip mall. Support local walkable areas.
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susan messerschmitt
9 years ago
That would be great
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Michael mohn
10 years ago
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We hear Trader Joe\'s is going to move to a strip-mall near Scarborough where everyone will have to drive to get there. This is backward thinking. We\'re all about urban infill and moving away from a car-centric society. Common sense tells us that gas isn\'t going to get cheaper as oil supplies diminish. Cutting back on emissions from cars by being able to WALK to your market makes so much sense. Will you support our petition to try to convince Trader Joe\'s to repurpose the old Reny\'s department store in downtown Biddeford Thank you for your time and attention!
I have spent the last few days meeting with local business owners who agree that an urban grocery option would transform our downtown core. It is frustrating to watch them prioritize sprawling parking lots over walkable community hubs when a perfectly good building sits vacant right here in the heart of Biddeford.
May 30, 2008
Seeing the community rally behind the idea of walking to our groceries instead of driving out to a strip mall leaves me truly breathless. This momentum confirms that so many of us are ready for a downtown that serves our daily needs without the struggle of a long commute.
8 Comments
J
Jeanette O'Donnell
8 years ago
Featured
Trader Joe's long term former employee and loyal customer just retired to Kennebunkport and will support a store in The area.
M
Mike Park
18 years ago
Featured
PLEASE!! I would walk there every single day. The old Renys is just sitting there empty anyway.
R
Rebecca Singh
18 years ago
Featured
i moved here from away and miss having a trader joes close by. biddeford would be perfect for one.
J
Jen Tan
18 years ago
Featured
Sick of getting in my car just to get groceries. Put it downtown so we can actually use the space.
S
Sarah Marquez
18 years ago
Featured
Biddeford is growing so fast and we really need more options downtown instead of driving all the way to Scarborough.
T
Tom Hardy
18 years ago
Featured
WAY better than a strip mall. Support local walkable areas.
S
susan messerschmitt
9 years ago
That would be great
M
Michael mohn
10 years ago
BRING IT
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Trader Joe's long term former employee and loyal customer just retired to Kennebunkport and will support a store in The area.