I've mentioned this before, but there are cool crafts, board games, and thrift stores just across the street from the Omni Commons. I know that the fix it clinic was trying to get some workshops organized with the east bay depot for reuse too.
When I bicycle to SudoRoom (as opposed to driving) I usually spend more time at the neighboring shops since they're ont he protected bike lane. (When I'm in the car i just park my car and beeline fro sudoroom heh!).
I usually notice each of the shops has a community class night. There was a kitchenware crafts store that had an educational night for learning how to grow mushrooms. The board game shop has community board game nights... an event that we have plenty of tables and equipment for!
I don't think we have to be too commercial but there has to be a way to bring all that foot traffic to sudoroom somehow. and not just during special community events.
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Romy Ilano