More retail to make a community better?

While browsing facebook this morning, I come across a poll on suggestions that would make Ahwatukee better.  While I do think some retail would be good, is that really what is going to improve our community?  I believe several restaurants have been suggested including more fast food joints.  Because that will make our community better???  Hmmm…what about batting cages, a bowling alley, I even suggested an entertainment complex, a gun club, etc…  Or better yet, a co-op farm.  Clearly, the community wouldn’t go for that but when someone is asking what will make the community better…the last thing I think of is more retail outlets when we already have so much.   The retail options would simply add a convenience but not improve the area.  They would create more jobs, but so would other options.  What would you do to improve your community???

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