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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It has been in a slow decline for a long time.. I worked at the express in CCP in the early 90s, and we were never one of the busiest stores. It was always quiet compared to Tyson’s and Montgomery Mall. My guess is Tyson’s galleria was the real harbinger of doom way back in 1988. It siphoned off luxury shoppers.[/quote]

I’d say that it was fine until they built that strip of upscale stores that didn’t really fit the neighborhood. Eventually people in the neighborhood had to go outside of the neighborhood for basic things, and the number of destination places sharply decreased. Yes, I still miss Borders and Marvelous Market.

I’ll add, too, that communication sucks.  I was at the Heights the day it opened— because I was following a specific shop. Even though I live within walking distance and shop at the Whole Foods immediately below it quite frequently, I’ve had no mailings and little buzz to suggest that there’s a new neighborhood destination. If I drove everywhere — which many people do, I probably wouldn’t realize that it’s been open for months.  Imagine if they sent welcome coupons or even menus to everyone who lives in those high rises. [/quote]

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