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Cup or Cone?

February 12, 2008

(Appended from a TOTA Tustin News Column from September 2005) After asking our readers what type of new businesses they’d prefer to see in Old Town, the verdict is in. Apparently when folks are strolling down El Camino Real, they want a stiff cup of joe followed by a double scoop of chocolate swirl with sprinkles on top. And they want to be able to do it at night - with all the other shops still open (presumably with laughter in the air and merriment all around…).

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Just Park It

February 12, 2008

(This is an updated TOTA post taken from a Tustin News column August of 2005) For anyone with a wager on how long it would take us to write a column about the parking situation in Old Town, the winning ticket is ‘column #3’. From all the feedback received from shoppers and shop owners alike over the past year, this topic is likely to fan a few flames. What makes this issue important to local business is store accessibility. All too often, a bad parking experience is translated into a bad shopping experience. Something none of us can afford. Read more