Visions for Vacancies: A Courtside Opportunity on West Main

There's a storefront near the courthouse on West Main Street - so how should it be filled? 

Let's call this a modern spin on community planning - Patch's version of a charette, a digital drawing board where all ideas are on the table.

Each week we'll present a new vacant building and ask you to tell us what you think would be the best use. Forget what zone it's in, ignore setback regulations, dump lot coverage rules and all the other zoning jargon that puts people most to sleep. If you had your way, what would you like to see there? What would be the best use for the community?

The storefront at 37 W. Main St. in Meriden is open and available - and is in a prime location for the right business to find success.

The space is ready and available for almost any type of office, but we want you to tell us if you have a better idea. Is there a restaurant that would serve better at the location? How about a store of some kind? Is it great for an arts space?

Don't worry about the town's zoning regulations and if you feel it's best, tell us you'd like to see it torn down. But what's the best way to fill it?

Tell Us: What's the best way to move forward with the West Main Street business space?

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