Your old bookstore is now a weed shop, fam.
Okay so, this is a whole San Francisco mood, right? The Excelsior is getting a new cannabis dispensary, Green Field, on Mission Street, and it's been in the works for seven years. Seven years! That's hella long for anything in this city, especially when you think about how fast things usually move here. It's like, you blink, and your favorite cafe is now a crypto startup, then it’s gone, and next thing you know, it's a bubble tea spot. But seven years for a dispensary in the Persia Triangle? That's commitment.
It’s interesting because the Excelsior is one of those neighborhoods that’s still got a lot of that old-school City vibe, you know? It’s not as gentrified as some other spots, still has a lot of families, still feels pretty real. So to have a new dispensary finally opening after all that time, it kinda speaks to the shifting landscape of what’s considered a "normal" business here. This used to be the kind of neighborhood where you'd find a corner store that's been there for generations, or maybe a good taqueria. Now, it's another step into that new normal for retail.
Here's why this matters for the City:
* **Patience is a virtue (in SF permits):** Seven years is a lifetime in San Francisco's business world. It shows just how much red tape and community input goes into opening *anything* here, especially something like a dispensary. * **Neighborhood evolution:** The Persia Triangle, right there on Mission Street, is seeing another shift. It’s a part of the City that’s always been a crossroads for different communities, and cannabis retail is just the latest layer. * **What's next for small biz:** This is another example of how the retail landscape is changing. While some small businesses struggle, others, like dispensaries, are finding their footing, even if it takes a while.
That's the City, fam — fog, hills, and all.
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