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Shuman took on the City of
Reading to have zoning changed
in the former outlet district and
then started working on smaller projects. In 2011 he began
renovations on a retail strip on
the south side of the 800 block
of Oley Street, and tenants
started moving in.
"We were very selective about the tenants we accepted," Shuman
said. "We needed tenants who were appropriate for the neighborhood."
Area residents supported the early businesses, and more shops
came in. The influx of residents resulting from the opening of the
Big Mill apartments further spurred business development, with the
results that are seen today.
Barbara Ochoa manages the Big Mill apartment building, as well
as the retail strip at eighth and Oley streets.
Having grown up nearby on Greenwich Street, she is thrilled to
observe the resurgence of the neighborhood, and enjoys the synergy
between residents and business owners and employees.
"I have tenants who live here who do all of their shopping here,"
Ochoa said. "There is a great neighborhood feel here now. There
used to be very few places where people could get groceries or other
things they needed, but now it's all right here."
As the area continues to be developed, it's her hope that more
people will join the neighborhood.
"I'd love to have even more families with young children move in,"
she said. "I don't know why people wouldn't want to live here. We've
got a sense of community here where people look out for each other."
As people continue to move to the neighborhood, she hopes the
shopping area also will continue to expand.
"There are more businesses coming in all the time," Ochoa said.
"It's an exciting place to be right now."
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