Fort Worth attempts to limit small box discount stores
Fort Worth is taking steps to limit the number of “predatory” dollar stores popping up across the city.
That’s the word used by District 5 councilmember Gyna Bivens during a recent City Council work session. “We don’t need a single one in my district,” she added.
Her sentiment is echoed by other city leaders and residents who are concerned about the growing number of dollar stores, also known as small box discount stores. “Between east of I-35 and the Arlington city limit in District 8, 4, and 5, there are 100 dollar-type stores,” said District 8 councilmember Kelly Allen Gray.
In Gray’s district, homeowners’ association leaders and other residents have complained that there are too many of the stores in their neighborhoods. That’s a problem, because the dollar-type stores don’t support the city’s push for healthier lifestyles and better food choices, they say. Dollar stores also tend to push out traditional grocery stores that offer produce and fresh meat products. As a result, city leaders are looking for ways to rein in the number of future dollar stores.
Read more: https://www.fwweekly.com/2019/08/28/the-buck-stops-here/
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