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-"_" "___"- -___'F__ rm.-. The last thing we need is a retail market that is oversaturated, or more empty stores in the core. That will mean some changes in how Uptown mer- chants do things. They must realize this is no longer a small town where everyone knows everyone else and shoppers are tolerant of such things as early closing hours and low inventory. It's an aggressive market out there and Uptown merchants must be more creative in their approach and accommodating to customer wants - even if that means Friday night or Sunday openings. But, those merchants can't do it on their own. They need city hall's help. They need that long-promised parking garage. And they need council to take a long, hard and cautious look at those four mall plans. “ t A .I . * . __ _ A consultant hired by the city to evaluate the four mall proposals concludes that Uptown will continue to lose ground in the retail market unless its merchants get smart in their marketing and carve a niche for them. selves. r ""‘ -- ""'“‘°‘ The fact is, despite all the political talk about a commitment to Uptown revitalization and the impor- tance of a vital core area, despite the studies done in recent years, Uptown Waterloo continues to decline. the market isn't favorable; Torgan/Entredev’s plan for Uptown, which if it proceeds probably won't at all resemble that initial grandiose hotel/retail project proposed - again a victim of the market. Consider Scapinello's, Buy the Yard, and Gler's Restaurant, Waterloo businesses that have closed their doors in recent weeks. Or Joanne's and The Clothing Wearhouse, two businesses in the process of closing. Here we are with propoaalrirorn four developers to build malls, which if all approved would create an additional 1.2 million square feet of retail space in the city. But before anyone gets swept away in this development dream, remember the following: Part 2 of the Regina SLtreet CN development, whigh itm'tIrocelsdiryr because I EDITOR“ Many might consider the City of Waterloo to be in an erttriable position. . Stopping the slide PAGE M - WATERLOO CtttttmtNE, WY. JANUARY ao, 1901 Waterloo Chronicle is published every Wednesday by Display Advertising: Maureen McNab Teresa Clemmer Gerry Mattie Don Steeves Reporters: Pete Cudhea Sport; editor) Kenn Adderley Deborah Canaan News Editor. Melodee Manmuk Chii"ifiicle The Funny Group Incorporated 215 Funny " S , oehtrter. (ht Publish": Nui Winkler Waterloo Town Square 75 King St. South, Suite 201 Waterloo, Ontario N2] 1P2 Telephone News Line Fax. No. m 886-2830 886-3021 886-9383 Jen) Neher Ray mm Anita Anemigg Rid Campbell Circulation: May Barettrtt ftyepl "macr- Major Accounts: Bill Kama . Cireuiation Manager, Greg Cassidy Subscription Mes $35 My 111 Canada. W)intsik Canada. [You Would you be willing to pay more taxes to support the war in the Gulf? During the coming year we will be involved with 13 different agencies in Waterloo Region. Together we will attempt to meet some of the many needs of the poor in our area. We thank you for the special role you have in our work. Thank you . . . and a Happy New Year! Although the main work of the Food Bank is to collect food, it does take rmaneial support to sustain our work. Your contribution together with that of many others helps the Food Bank to continue to operate. On behalf of The Food Bank of Waterloo Region, wool}? like to thank. you for you; ge_ner_ogs gift. Gift appreciated by Food Bank Sean Strickland Executive Director The Food Bank of Waterloo Region ' ' ~ "9 - , a" 'v', , T 'rw a _ A 7 i N I, I: -,, e C WWW ,1 i: ccCAtii, ' st' a: "ff" . up . JF', _ v 'c., M, . ' _-e-_- -ev N0. because MN. '.re 'CK' Tr.-. ' . Yet'. .r. "No, because I think I J. ready pay too much in taxes." f ""' V‘ W, *1 Ir . I . f u T g ', V. _ 'i f? 3:,‘3; _ I , _ tt [w W ri' ‘V'; V ' , ') gets spent now." "Yes. It's more worth while then a lot of the ways money Terry Brenneman Baden Bill MacDonald Kitchener Letters policy The Chronicle welcomes letters to the editor. They shouldbe individually signed with name, address and telephone number amiwillbeverifiedforaeeimwy,Nomusigned letters will be published and the Chronicle reserves the right to edit. The Chronicle ig wand ofitl tradition of accuracy andfairplaybutdoeo acknowledge the possibility of error. Constructive criti- cism of news, opinions and advertising is welcome in hopes that all complaints can be resolved. Those who feel6rther action is needed should address the Ontario Press Council, 4th Floor," 36 King Street East, Tomato, Ontario MM) 2U. Press Council Iflwu . . t I “mush now pr, now. we just can't afford it. ' "No. With all the taxes we Mary Dauber Waterloo Dawn Milne Kitchener