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Over the last several years, there has been a general increase in the proportion of Thayer St. businesses that serve food.

Neighborhood residents and some other community members argue that landlords should try to lease space to retail stores instead of new restaurants.

This preference is due in part to the limited parking currently available on College Hill.

City zoning regulations require far fewer off-street parking spaces for retail businesses than for restaurants.

Neighbors also complain of a noise late at night and the College Hill Neighborhood Association, an organization representing College Hill residents, generally fights against applications for liquor licenses on Thayer St.