Almost all of Western New York has undergone some serious growth and revitalization, and we continue to make great strides in improvement and see new businesses.

As a matter of fact, Tonawanda just made the top 20 list of best city to start a small business.  This is great news, especially because I pass by an abandoned property every day on my way to work, and always kind of "pie in the sky" think about what could/should go there.

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This is the site of the old Sears Hardware store.  It shut it's doors early summer of 2014, and nothing's moved in to take it's place.  I pass this plaza every day (it's got a Mighty Taco, Butler's Wine and Spirits, and an Aldi, but that's about it for the Sheridan-facing side.)

It's a pretty large space, there seems to be ample parking, and while I don't know the condition of the inside, it seems to be in pretty good shape.  I've thought it would be a cool location for a 40-something's club/bar/restaurant (a place where you can grab a drink, get some light nosh, and hear some good music without the whole "bump 'n' grind" atmosphere you might find at younger-aimed clubs).  Maybe even put a roof-top bar on it to enjoy the wide open sky?

What do YOU think would do well at this abandoned location?

  • Jon from Colden thinks it's a great place for indoor mini golf. Great idea!
  • Sheila from Clarence Center thinks a dog-training facility would fit nicely there.

Do you see abandoned buildings every day, and have an idea of what you'd like to see there?

  • Teri from Lancaster said she'd love a Chick-fil-A in ANY abandoned building!
  • Abbey from Williamsville said she passes an empty Burger King on Sheridan and Mill...she'd like to see a 24 hour diner there.

 

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