A decade into construction, Port Coquitlam development still trying to attract businesses A swath of retail spaces has been sitting empty since the residential towers opened in 2019. Now, the developer is asking for for a rezoning that would permit smaller retail outlets. Social Sharing Swath of retail spaces sitting empty since residential towers opened in 2019, as developer asks for rezoning Posted: Mar 16, 2021 5:00 AM PT | Last Updated: March 17 Advertisements reading 'prime retail opportunity' line the windows of vacant shops in the southern complex of the Fremont Village in Port Coquitlam.(Ben Nelms/CBC)