Visions For Vacancies: East Windsor

EAST WINDSOR, CT — Periodically, Windsor Locks-East 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 small freestanding building at 252 South Main Street (Route 5), diagonally across from Henry's Pizzeria. In the past, it has served as everything from a liquor store to a home improvement center, and most recently housed the Long Stem Flower Shoppe, which has moved to East Granby.

About this column: In featuring vacant commercial spaces in Windsor Locks and East 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: Mia Jensen