Real Estate
Visions for Vacancies: Best Fit for Beecher Street?
The former Board of Education building has now been vacant a while and with the town moving to look for "the best opportunity," we are asking you what that is.
It won't be a senior housing complex, not an arts building and now what it could be depends on the decisions of a committee appointed by the Southington Town Council. But if you could see the former Board of Education building on Becher Street become anything, what would it be?
Let's call this a modern spin on community planning - Patch's version of a charette, a digital drawing board where all ideas are on the table.
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?
Would it serve a purpose to the town? What is the best way to move forwrd in filling the void? Or maybe tearing the building down would be better for everyone?
The 100-year-old building is located just a short walk or drive from downtown Southington and with three stories, there are many possibilities.
Should the building be renovated as housing, a set of offices, or something entirely different? Is it time to simply tear the building down and start completely new?
We want to know the best way to make that business thrive again. How would you propose to fill the vacant spot? Your thoughts could make a difference, so share your input now!
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