Comments for Jefferson Street Market calling it quits at http://www.theind.com , comment 1 to 19 out of 19 comments http://www.theind.com Wed, 22 May 2013 18:33:02 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/5768-jefferson-street-market-calling-it-quits#comment-6316 I had the pleasent opportunity to work for Rob and Catherine for a few months about 10 years ago. They worked extremely hard with their business and their efforts to inprove the downtown area. I am sure they inspired many downtown merchants. Sad to hear this, wish Rob and Catherine the very best. I hope the McCory building will find a rebirth. - Dee Dee Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:16:21 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/5768-jefferson-street-market-calling-it-quits#comment-6093 It's sad to see the amount of empty spaces still available Downtown or the businesses that struggle to stay open.I think the city needs to look at the job Cathy Webber and the DDA are doing and reevaluate their needs in the area.The DDA is a joke at best and look for more businesses to close this year if they cant start to bring income back into the downtown area - the mayor of downtown Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:10:47 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/5768-jefferson-street-market-calling-it-quits#comment-6089 Jefferson Street Market was always a place I would go when I would come home. I bought works of art, jewelry, and many wonderful other things that keep me warm through a Minnesota Winter. I will miss it dreadfully! - Diane Hilliard Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:25:14 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/5768-jefferson-street-market-calling-it-quits#comment-6070 This is bad for downtown on many levels. The place and the people either together or as separate forces, the Market and the Robinsons give more than they take. Impossible to imagine how Lafayette will be a better place with something else in the spot. I'm hoping we're not losing the civil participation that Rob and Catherine contribute. On the other hand, congrats, chill. - Holeinthedonut8 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:22:14 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/5768-jefferson-street-market-calling-it-quits#comment-6052 To Valerie Keller -- Didn't you move to Washington DC like a year ago? Oh, I forgot, you were still taking a salary from the very organization that is causing most of the crime downtown until a month or so ago -- Acadiana Outreach. - downtown fan Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:50:35 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/5768-jefferson-street-market-calling-it-quits#comment-6039 The place is pretty useless. I don't think it sold anything except for the odd fleur-de-lis-shaped bookend or tacky crystal medallion. It's just a bunch of catalog/boutique stuff you could get anywhere else. - Philippe Landry Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:34:10 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/5768-jefferson-street-market-calling-it-quits#comment-6029 Jefferson Street Market will be a tough act to follow! So brave, so cool. Best wishes Rob and Catherine on your future endeavors. - Jeanne Claire Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:09:54 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/5768-jefferson-street-market-calling-it-quits#comment-6028 "Who would want to live downtown with all the drunks, punks, homeless, drug addicts?" This description is ridiculous, snobby and uneducated. Downtown is the heart of our city, and our Arts and Cultural District. As in any town that is thriving, the downtown area is, unfortunately, home to some homeless. However, fussing about it on a forum instead of taking part of a solution just lazy and infuriating to those trying to better our Downtown. If you really are bothered by what is a minority of events of the total happenings Downtown, get over here and work on trying to improve it. While you're here, you may end up enjoying all of the good things here - music, arts, food, shopping - what cultivates the majority of Downtown. If you don't care enough to do that, stay Southside and enjoy what you like about Southside and stop commenting on things that you obviously don't know a lot about. Our city is made up of smaller parts - all part of one whole - If we'd stop being so verbally critical and try to support positive action, then I bet we could improve all parts to make a better place for all of us to live and enjoy. Finally, and most importantly - Jefferson Street Market - You will be missed! - In response to "Southsider" Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:09:52 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/5768-jefferson-street-market-calling-it-quits#comment-6027 Mr. Robinson complains about Downtown crime, stirring the nest, then runs away? http://eyesonacadiana.blogspot.com/2010/02/downtown-lafayette-business-closes.html - eyesonacadiana Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:58:13 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/5768-jefferson-street-market-calling-it-quits#comment-6023 Rob and Catherine have done an incredible job with the market. Their contributions and leadership in Downtown’s evolution are immeasurable. They have been a part of Downtown’s transformation and successes, in particular in the ongoing efforts of building the arts and cultural district. Downtown continues its work in progress with new improvements and facilities now underway, looking forward to the opening of the Acadiana Center for the Arts later this year and more development to come. Although the market will be missed, the available space will create further opportunities for the future. Rob and Catherine’s imprint will be a lasting one and the Downtown community sends them the best.   - Downtown Lafayette Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:50:53 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/5768-jefferson-street-market-calling-it-quits#comment-6018 Maybe he got tired of the increase in crime, though he was too smug to admit much of it coming from clients of the local social agency. As a result, Mr. Robinson tried to make the bars and restuarants the scapegoat. - No Freeloaders Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:19:38 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/5768-jefferson-street-market-calling-it-quits#comment-6017 This is so disappointing. I wish there would be another venue for such a wonderful place where vendors can offer their wonderful goods! Where will all of these guys go now? - ABC Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:54:23 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/5768-jefferson-street-market-calling-it-quits#comment-6014 Who would want to live downtown with all the drunks, punks, homeless, drug addicts? All the noise from the cars, drunk people yelling until 2:30am on weekends...Sounds like just the place i'd want to raise a family or live...NOT! - Southsider Wed, 24 Feb 2010 04:08:27 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/5768-jefferson-street-market-calling-it-quits#comment-6011 I love the Jefferson Street Market! Every time I need to find a unique and special gift, I always go there. Do the vendors plan to relocate to a new place? - Liz Dorsey Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:48:18 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/5768-jefferson-street-market-calling-it-quits#comment-6009 i am sooo sad to hear this - i love and look forward to shopping and browsing about every 2/3 weeks to see what new has appeared - i hope the venders and artist move somewhere close - - anglejb Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:09:59 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/5768-jefferson-street-market-calling-it-quits#comment-6007 What a bummer to hear about this; Rob told me he was reassessing the future of the market. I think this really speaks to the lack of confidence retailers have in Downtown making any significant progress regarding residential. I've said for years now that Cathy Webre needs to hire someone fulltime to work exclusively -- maybe for five years -- on bringing residential construction downtown. - Lou Rom on KVOL Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:28:41 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/5768-jefferson-street-market-calling-it-quits#comment-6005 Rob & Catherine have been incredible contributors to downtown's development and to Lafayette overall for more than a decade. They've been visionaries and champions of a vibrant urban heart for Lafayette, pioneers helping create the environment that drew the restaurants, ad agencies, law firms, and art galleries and other retail shops that make up downtown today. - Valerie Keller Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:32:08 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/5768-jefferson-street-market-calling-it-quits#comment-6004 Thank you for such a nice place to find unique items and gifts. I loved walking through the shops and hope that the vendors find a new place so we can continue to shop! - lafneswatcher Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:55:52 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/5768-jefferson-street-market-calling-it-quits#comment-6003 What does downtown need? 1. More Residential. 2. A Grocery store. 3. Move out the bums. Actually, this should be number 1. - Cult Leader Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:38:17 +0100