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City Storefronts Stay Empty, But Rent Won’t Come Down. Is Commercial Rent Control the Answer? “Neighborhood businesses may want these spaces, but too often landlords keep storefronts vacant rather than lower rents to a level small businesses can actually afford,” said Irene Tung, senior director of program and policy at the Action Lab.ByJeanmarie EvellyByPatrick Spauster4 hours ago
