Business & Tech

What Should Fill the Old Krispy Kreme?

The space has been vacant for years. What would you like to see there?

I have fond memories of the former Krispy Kreme location. One of the highlights: warm, freshly-baked donuts you could get for free if you went at closing time.

Alas, Krispy Kreme left the village years ago. What would you like to see in that space instead?

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

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In an occasional column, 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?

We've already asked what you'd like to see in the old Quizno's space.

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