This is one of those things that make me jump for joy! A company called VASA Fitness has purchased the property that Fry's used to own at Grant and Alvernon!!!
Just why does this make me happy?? Let me count the ways . . . The rumor has always been that the theft problem at Fry's was so rampant that they had to shut their doors there. I believed it was likely bad but that bad and apparently it was true. That meant it was likely attracting a criminal element into that area which would spill over into Cabrini as well. I know that's why the Walgreens shuttered its doors and remains a closed and abandoned structure :-(. So now all the good people around the area have lost two wonderful and convenient stores because of criminal activity. Well they're now basically down to one store remaining and it's yet to be seen if even the Wal-Mart will be able to handle it OR -- BETTER YET -- Maybe, just Maybe -- these guys will move on to other neighborhoods. I can only hope!!! A fitness place has NOTHING for the criminals and will attract people to the area who are into taking care of themselves. Maybe, just Maybe -- these guys will move into the neighborhoods surrounding this place. I can only hope!!!! In all seriousness, it could attract those who are ready, willing and able to do re-hab to properties around these older neighborhoods and whether that be by purchasing properties and living here or simply for rentals. Perhaps they'd rent themselves but still be cognizant of wanting to live in a reasonable area and keep their rental properties up. It makes such an impact! I could go on with other reasons but I've got other blogs to write this evening (it's been too long!) . Here's a link to the article regarding the purchase: VASA Fitness 3920 E. Grant Road
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