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Back in 2009, I took a leisurely stroll down Princess Street, snapping pictures of downtown storefronts and assembling a digital time capsule of vacant as well as newly established businesses. What resulted was a hugely popular three part series, which I eagerly revisited again in 2011. As another two years
Read moreTwo years ago Kingstonist published a three part series that explored the ever-changing landscape of downtown storefronts, with a specific focus on new business and vacant commercial real estate. Back in 2009, high taxes, the recession, aging infrastructure as well as competition from new big box outlets were being blamed
Read moreWith this week’s announcement that Downtown Kingston Sports is set to close up shop after 112 years of dutiful service, the Limestone City’s core is set to lose another iconic fixture. In this case, high taxes, the recession, as well as competition from big box outlets and online competitors, are
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