You may have already heard, the Walgreens store on the corner of Divisadero and Lombard will be closing, along with several other locations in the city and nationwide. As one of the few remaining national retail stores in the area, this departure will have wide-reaching implications. The chain states the top reasons for leaving include slow reimbursement of prescription drugs, more people buying goods online, and gross receipt taxes. The theft, loitering and other issues that we all witness were on the list, but not the top reasons for leaving.
Beyond the loss of a convenient location for pharmacy services, we now face questions regarding the future of the space. Will it be a new use or will it be torn down and replaced with an 8-14 story tower, or could it become another vacant storefront in our neighborhood, potentially attracting additional graffiti and crime in our neighborhood?
The Cow Hollow Association is committed to working with local businesses and our new Supervisor to ensure that any changes reflect the values and needs of our community. Stay tuned for updates.
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