There have been concerns about the longevity of our shop space. The lower part of the Mount Pleasant industrial area is in the midst of swift and radical change. Old warehouse blocks are being razed and towering structures of steel and glass are being constructed in a tight circle outside our unassuming bay doors. The building that houses the shop is also home to a recording studio, an upholsterer, several artist studios, and a gallery. It’s a community of artists and small businesses that works under the same roof as part of Mount Pleasant’s fast diminishing creative force. High rents and condo developments are making this central area widely unavailable to artisans.
I’m not opposed to gentrification. It’s unavoidable and unstoppable. I am also very aware of just how fortunate I am to have shop space in the center of this city. I’m thankful for every day I get to work in that space. The good news is that it looks like we get to renew our lease for another three years! I’ll try not squander that time and continue to use and contribute to the creative community it is a part of.
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