We get asked often “why won't X, Y, or Z businesses open on the Upper West Side?” We put together a 6 week "Wednesday Why" educational series on our social media pages, breaking down some of the concerns we hear when recruiting businesses to the area. Below you can find the entire series. We have simplified the issues as much as possible for the purpose of social media. We hope this helps you learn more about the process of bringing in businesses to our area and dispels some myths, as well. We are confident that our Upper West Side demographics, buying power, and strong community support will allow businesses to overcome any of these challenges and be profitable when they open in our community.