A Somber Anniversary on Bainbridge

It’s now been a year since the horrific Bainbridge Avenue fire that destroyed 10 stores and damaged several others.

As we report in this issue, a couple of the stores have relocated, but most haven’t, and even some of the ones still standing are having a terrible time of it.

The landlord, Evelyn Jacobsen, who holds all the cards, is not returning calls from us or community leaders who are desperate to learn her plans so we can make some progress in filling this gaping hole in the local economy.

The problem is particularly acute because of the subsequent fire that demolished the strip’s only supermarket. There is hope that a new Foodtown will arise there soon. Work has begun and the owners were scheduled to present their plans this week to the community board for a newer, better market.

Meanwhile, we call on Ms. Jacobsen to do the responsible thing and get in touch with Community Board 7 and local elected officials. We hope those officials will pull out all the stops in getting her to a local community meeting to explain her plans. It’s the least she can do.

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