<p>Thanks for sharing, Brian! Really inspiring example of a local shop helping to advocate for getting more permanent skate spots. My old local shop in Vancouver, Canada (Antisocial Skateboard Shop) has also done tons in terms of helping to get <a href="https://www.instagram.com/leesidediyskatepark/">DIY spots like Leeside</a> approved as permanent skate spaces by the city, and advocating with the local Parks Board for more skateparks around the city.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This highlights the value that local skate shops bring to communities, which means putting these shops out of business via online shopping&nbsp;could impact how many skateparks and skate spaces our communities have!&nbsp;</p>
