| Modern zoning codes often strive to keep commercial activity out of residential neighborhoods, hampering efforts to reactivate the historic corner stores that were staples of early 20th century US cities. But in an effort to boost walkability, many cities that are easing zoning rules to encourage more housing construction are equally eager to revive small-scale neighborhood retail. In Spokane, Washington, for example, a 2017 code change allowed buildings that once functioned as corner stores or cafes to reestablish their commercial use, even in areas that typically don't allow retail. The result: Long-vacant shops in neighborhoods full of single-family homes are springing back to life. Such changes can also bring conflict, however, and retail experts tell contributor Linda Baker that it's still a challenge to make brick-and-mortar succeed in an age of Amazon and Walmart. Today on CityLab: The Corner Store Comeback — David Dudley California Governor Rejects Health Warnings on Gas Stoves
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