Update on Urban Roots, November 2007

We are open in our lot next door to 428 Rhode Island Street, three blocks west of Richmond Avenue.

We closed on the building on Tuesday, May 15, 2007. We have moved into the storefront at 428 Rhode Island Street, in July we put in nice glass front. In October, our new tenant Gelato G’s is moving into our space next door. We’re still busy painting, scrubbing, and building.

We have moved our operations indoors for winter, and have more gift items for gardeners, green shoppers, and children and holiday decorations.

Back in November 2006, when the Urban Roots Board of Directors drew everything up on the to-do list, we anticipated opening the doors to the store the last weekend in March 2007 and we hoped we’d do it with 100 member-owners.

To be perfectly honest, we thought the 100 member-owner goal before our doors were opened was, well, a stretch.

We’re thrilled and overwhelmed to report that in November, we have over 314 member-owners. We know there is a strong need and desire for this store, you have proven it, and we’re humbled by your notes of support, well wishes and those $100 checks.