Vision for Vacancy: What Should Fill This Space in Wexford Plaza?

The plaza is located along Route 19 (Perry Highway).

Wexford Plaza straddles the line between Pine and McCandless townships. It has Levin Furniture at one end and Whole Foods and Rite Aid toward the other end. But this storefront between Jack's Tuxedo and Eyetique is empty. What do you think should go there? Tell us in the comment section. __________________________ Please help us get to 1,000  Facebook “likes” by clicking here and “liking” us. Check out some of today's other top stories here.

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Cindy Cusic Micco

11:53 am on Wednesday, February 13, 2013

What a great idea! Thanks, Debra!   more ›

Vision for Vacancy: What Should Fill Storefront That Planet Pittsburgh Vacated?

The Village at Pine has a variety of stores—is something missing?

A storefront in the Village at Pine has opened up and we're wondering what you think should go there. Planet Pittsburgh was the former tenant, but now the space is empty.  The storefront is bordered by All That Jazz and Quest Diagnostics in the popular Pine Township shopping plaza that also includes Market District and several restaurants. Wexford Dry Goods recently opened a store close by. So what would be a good business to locate in the busy center?  Does anyone dare to try opening a bookstore in these days of Kindles and Nooks? What about a children's clothing store?  We need your suggestions. What business do you think should locate in the fomer Planet Pittsburgh storefront? Leave your suggestions in the Comments section below. …

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'Vision for Vacancy' Building Used to be Community's Grocery Store

Check the comments to see a short history about this building.

Vision for Vacancy: What Business Do You Think Should Locate in This Building?

The 5,000-square-foot building is easy to access off Route 8 in Richland Township.

The big, blue, building on Bakerstown Road is, quite literally, in the shadow of Route 8 in Richland Township. The Howard Hanna for-sale sign in front of 3625 Bakerstown Road describes the building as 5,000 square feet and an online description says it is for sale for $350,000 as retail/apartment space on .30 acres zoned commercial.  A short distance away are shopping plazas with chain stores like Target, Lowe's, Giant Eagle, Wal-Mart, Kohl's, TJ Maxx, Applebee's, Buffalo Wild Wings and more. But this building is unique in that it is not in a plaza, yet it is conveniently located close to Route 8 at the Red Belt/Bakerstown Road interchange with plenty of room for parking. What sort of business do you think should go here? Tell us in the …

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Vision for Vacancy: What Business Do You Think Should Go in This Building?

Pretend you have a magic wand and anything is possible. What business do you imagine in this space?

The long white building beside the railroad tracks in Richland Township has an empty and lonely existence—but what are the possibilities?  In front of it, cars zip along busy Route 910 (Gibsonia Road). Beside it is are railroad tracks. Up the hill is Rudolph's Auto Repair. Across the tracks is Computer Literates. Look across the road and you'll see an empty field with hints of goldenrod. If you could imagine a business here, what would it be? Motorists who pass by it every day head to I-79 or Route 19 to the west. Just a short distance away is Route 8 to the east. For the busy commuter, would a place that makes carry-out meals be a stopping point? Hungry motorists could stop on the way home from work, pick up a meal and put it on the …

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Cindy Cusic Micco

11:31 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012

Debra Zafar sent Patch an old photo with a note: "This is my grandfather Elmer Burk (the barber) and my grandmother June". I posted it above. Do you remember Elmer and June?   more ›

Vision for Vacancy: What Business Do You Think Should Go Here?

This empty commercial building is located on busy Route 19/Perry Highway in Wexford.

Perhaps you've seen this building as you waited at the red light to turn on Route 19 from North Chapel Drive in Wexford. The empty two-story commercial building is located along the busy Route 19 corridor, tucked between Wexford Tire & Service and Palermo Auto Body at 241 Church Road. We're asking you for your "vision" for this vacancy. What time of business do you think should fill this space. Please post your suggestions in the comments!

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Vision for Vacancy: Do You Think a Tatoo Parlor Should Fill This Empty Space?

The Village at Pine is a busy shopping area, filled with a variety of stores. What store should fill this empty space?

Ever walked by a place and thought, that's the perfect place for a ... ? That's what our new Vision for Vacancy feature is all about. We'll show you a vacant commercial spot in the Pine-Richland community, and you'll let us know what you wish would move in there. This week we're featuring an empty storefront in the busy Village at Pine shopping center in Pine Township. This spot is located between City Oven and Couture D'Jour. What type of business is missing from the community that would be perfect for this spot? Do you have a particular business in mind?  What about a tatoo parlor? A gift shop? A clothing store? An ice cream shop?  Please give us your suggestions in the comments section.

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