The commercial spaces at many of the new condo buildings in the Mission remain empty long after the condos are filled, partly because developers are seeking retailers that match the tastes of the new homeowners living above. Since developers want the commercial space in their buildings to make good on marketing promises, many of these new spaces are high on trendy minimalism but low on practical necessities—like, hey, a decent place to take out the trash. [Mission Local]
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