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Board members flag supermarket quality, high prices and poor transit as barriers to local commerce
Summary
Committee members said limited transit access, poor supermarket quality and high local food prices reduce shopping options, push residents to shop outside the district and discourage diverse retailers; members debated whether attracting bigger chains (e.g., Trader Joe’s) would help or harm small businesses.
Community Board 11 members and residents said poor transit access and limited supermarket competition are harming local economic development and food access, and they discussed whether bringing national chains would improve affordability.
Speakers described neighborhoods with limited grocery choices and higher prices. One member said an olive oil bottle…
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