"Over 50% of Jack London Square's storefronts are empty, and I've watched more than a handful of businesses shutter already in the short time I've lived here. And one thing has always puzzled me: Despite the neighborhood's roughly 6,000 residents, Jack London lacks a full-scale grocery store. Sure, there are a few delis with small selections of grocery essentials, the US Foods Chef'Store if you're looking for bulk items, and all the little locally owned markets just across the freeway in Chinatown."
"though, this could soon change - with a much-needed shot of vibrancy potentially injected into the neighborhood. Senate Bill 304, authored by Democratic state Sen. Jesse Arreguin of Oakland, lifts restrictions on which types of businesses can operate in Jack London Square. This means properties that formerly were limited to maritime uses like fisheries and water-related commerce or to visitor-serving uses like hotels can now become shops tailored to locals."
Jack London Square has over 50% empty storefronts and roughly 6,000 residents yet lacks a full-scale grocery store. Local options include small delis, the US Foods Chef'Store for bulk items, and nearby Chinatown markets, but many residents drive to Alameda or Sprouts for groceries. Senate Bill 304, enacted Jan. 1, removes long-standing use restrictions on seven Port-owned properties until 2066, allowing conversions from maritime or visitor-serving uses to local-serving shops. The change opens opportunities for grocery stores and other neighborhood-oriented businesses that could increase foot traffic and commercial vibrancy.
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