No need for rose colored glasses.

I find this much less offensive than the Christmas eve redo/hack job on Elmwood. Good luck o these folks.

Oh man... bracing for impact

the usual suspects are going to tear this post a new one

I love it though, grant street isnt going to go from boarded up buildings to a nordstroms overnight. its a gradual process.

also, bonus points for immigrants creating economic activity on the west side

I think it's great. Expensive and fancy signage and tidy spotless facades don't really have much to do with creating a vibrant and bustling neighborhood. The outdoor clothing and flower displays on the other hand bring a lot of color and interest to the street.

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I'm glad to see that the store owners have put this space to use this way, and wish them the best. I don't know a lot about this building -- who owns it, what its other current uses are, etc. -- but as something of a "gateway" (to use overused planning jargon) building for the Grant-Ferry neighborhood, it's key to the future and success of that neighborhood. So what the store owners are doing there benefits all of us.

are those flowers fake or real?

i love it. yay for immigrants opening businesses!

Totally support this. At least they are making something resembling a profit in order to stay in business, they are hopefully paying taxes and utilities, and perhaps even employee a person or two. Small steps, but all in the right direction and a plus for the city and its finances.

Any store that is financially viable, even at a low level, is much better than abandoned or empty. It also raises property values, so I don't know why a dentist would think otherwise.

This is how the city grows, and I think it's great. And when they get a bit of money, they can get a better sign. And in a generation, they will have a comfortable income and solid assets, and they can show a photo of the store today to their kids and grandkids who will laugh at the silliness, but the parents will remind them that they worked hard, it was all they could afford at the time, and they are damn proud of what they accomplished.

IOW, its the story of immigrants in America.

That picture reminds me of the iconic images of the immigrant neighborhoods in New York City that one sees in movies and TV shows. There are all kinds of wonderful, positive associations there. Warmest good wishes to the Burma Family Store.

That picture would make a terrific addition to the "Recent Photos" section.

Alive and lively! Good luck owners!!

Again, if it's BRO approved throw sense out the window. Plastic flowers are now chic? We can only imagine if Wilson Farms had a display like this.

I stopped in once just to see what they had and ended up running home to grab my money so I could buy a skirt. They were very nice and I'll visit again.

Another great refugee business adding to the fabric of the west side and bringing commerce IN! will have to check it out! and don't forget that June 20th is world refugee day and that following weekend there will be weekend long festivities sponsored by the refugee community of buffalo .