American Apparel (APP) wants in on the quirky/cool Valencia Corridor, but if the community has their way, the shiny purveyor of leopard lycra stockings will be forced to look else where.
American Apparel, which opened 80 stores last year, and saw their same store sales revenue rise over 5%, is trying to open its fourth store front in San Francisco. The community is against large chains from setting up shop in their 'hood, a stance they've held since 2006, when an overwhelming majority voted against such business.
On the other end of the argument are these people. Many home owners feel the new business generated will have a positive impact on the business community and wont lead to a proliferation of Wal-Marts and Lane Bryant super-size centers.
Welcome to city planning, rescession style.
For more on the subject check out SFist.
heat Map borrowed from Priate Cat Radio-
In 2006, San Francisco voted on added restrictions for chain stores. 2006’s Prop G can be viewed as a referendum on chain stores. It passed with 58.2% of the vote.
The vote in the Mission was overwhelmingly opposed to chain stores–between 70% and 90%!
The proposed American Apparel on Valencia is actually across the street from District 9 in District 8. But that area also voted over 80% for Prop G.
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