Need clarification on what is wrong with certain local businesses?
Maldouran-PGO
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This feels like a slam dunk in general, good sign with some art ( Not generic) It's a local business that isn't a chain. It's a garden store essentially, even shows up on google. Seems fair to say you can congregate at a business, especially a garden or nursery. It is off the beaten path but is pedestrian accessible.
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There are nearly no spots even visible around here, thought it'd be easy to get some spots going but apparently not. What makes a place like this qualify or not? I certainly see many businesses submitted but was under the impression that it was only chains and inaccessible places that got rejected outright. 'Other rejection criteria' 'Temporary or seasonal display' is what I get.
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What makes it more than just a generic garden shop? Would it be somewhere you'd take visitors whilst exploring the local area? Do people actually gather there to socialise or do they only go there for plants?
“Good sign with some art” is in no way a “slam dunk”.
This would have got “Generic Business” reject before. You really need to sell the uniqueness of the business, and why it’s a great place to be social/for exercise/exploration.
What supporting information did you provide?
Most retail places are not going to be accepted. The bar is HIGH. "It exists" is not a reason to accept. Nor is "people go by here".
Do people go there to explore (example like a museum)? Do they have exercise stations? Do they host a book club? Those are the three categories mentioned above: explore, exercise, socialize. More info here: https://wayfarer.nianticlabs.com/new/criteria/eligibility
Is it highlighted in the town's official travel guide / website / visitors' center?
Do tourists come from hundreds of miles to look at, or buy, something that only they have - a plant unique to your area maybe?
Do they host events at that place? (Having a garden somewhere else wouldn't count.)
As presented, it's too generic and nondescript for me to accept.
However, most garden centers offer classes or regular workshops for the locals. If this one does, mention it in the description and supporting text to emphasize to cultural/social aspect.
Also, most landscaping businesses have a multitude of quirky, permanent displays installed around the property with unique designs, fountains, mosaics or statuary. Find a permanent design feature somewhere on the property and nominate that instead of the generic business signage.