Bill would bar property covenants that keep groceries, pharmacies out of communities, sponsors say Sponsors and stakeholders told the Senate Business Committee HB 2294 would prohibit new private covenants that restrict the use of property for grocery stores or pharmacies, with limited exceptions for prior agreements and short, time‑limited relocation protections; retailers urged tightening language for retail centers.

A groundbreaking bill in Washington aims to eliminate restrictive property covenants that keep grocery stores and pharmacies out of communities, ensuring everyone has access to fresh food!

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📌 In short:
Retail and restaurant activity is no longer anchored to a five-day office week. Hybrid work is disrupting the spatial and temporal organization of urban consumption.

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