thinking of downtown and the amenities it can have, can’t help but think of small shoe maker businesses. When I lived in NY, there was an Italian man who had a helper. They would put lifts and heels on shoes in 1 hr. Even Danbury CT had one…same set up, but took 4 hrs. A small space is all that is needed and would be a great convenience for people living right in the area.

We need to think about shops, restaurants, etc. that don’t roll up the carpet at 5 or 6 pm. We need retailers who will benefit from opening in the evenings and stay open for professionals who are coming home after a long day at work.