Newspapers and print media in many cases have folded. The one thing I enjoy is reading our local newspaper the Lake Oswego Review.  Although it can be read on-line, there’s something about thumbing through its pages.   And, there’s something else I’ve noticed lately in reading The Review, businesses coming into the retail core area of downtown Lake Oswego.

In one case, a popular locally-owned store and one I frequent regularly, is currently in a somewhat hidden location at the south end of town.   It is now moving into a prime retail site in the heart of Lakeview Village into the vacant retail space formerly occupied by a national chain.  Another very popular locally-owned store that previously closed is once again opening and moving into a prime spot formerly housed by a small bank and a third is a service-related storefront new to our area.

Green shoots in Lake Oswego? It is nice to see the “For Lease” signs disappearing and local stores thriving.   Because  vacant “hot” locations have opened and rents on spaces dropping, it’s making it possible for these businesses to move to the forefront.  Congrats to them!

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