Visions for Vacancies: South Windsor

SOUTH WINDSOR, CT — Periodically, South Windsor Patch will highlight a vacant commercial property and ask you to tell us what you think would be the best use for it.

Forget what zone it’s in, ignore setback regulations, dump lot coverage rules and all the other zoning jargon that puts most people to sleep. If you had your way, what would you like to see there? What would be the best use for the community?

Today we are featuring a freestanding building at 19 Oakland Road. The site was home for many years to the Little Taste of Texas restaurant, which has converted to a catering business and relocated just down the street to 1750 Ellington Road.

About this column: In featuring vacant commercial spaces in South Windsor, we aim to help residents take a proactive role in planning and building their community. We’ll take your feedback to public officials and property owners, to inform their decisions about future uses.

Know of a vacant building we should highlight? Tell us in the comments below, or e-mail tim.jensen@patch.com.

Photo credit: Tim Jensen