Problem #1: State Street is moribund. Commercial space is going begging. Small businesses can’t make a profit.
Problem #2: Because of COVID-19, many restaurants and small businesses are near bankruptcy.
Problem #3: When we reopen, after the virus subsides, social distancing will require restaurants to space people apart and reduce their seating capacity to the point that restaurants cannot make a profit.
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