What Should Take the Former Rite Aid's Place on Hayes?

You've lived in Macomb Township for five, 10, maybe 25 years, but have you ever had a say in community planning?

Despite its name, community planning is not a community-wide effort. We're going to change that–even if it's just in theory–here on Patch.

Taking a 21st-century spin on community planning, Patch is putting everything on the digital drawingboard and asking residents to share their visions for vacant properties in town.

Each week 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 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?

Last week, we asked about the empty storefront at 17613 Hall Road, which shares its plaza with Potbelly Sandwich Shop and Five Guys Burgers and Fries. Several readers suggested a Cick-fil-A, while others said they would rather a bakery or BBQ restaurant take over this location. One reader thought the spot ideal for a nonprofit to offer interactive workshop sessions. 

This week, we feature the vacant storefront at 46856 Hayes Rd., Macomb, MI 48044, located in the plaza shared by  and .

This storefront was most recently the home of Rite Aid, but has sat vacant for more than a year. 

What would you like to see move in?