Visions for Vacancies: Space for Lease on the Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike

There's an opening in the plaza along the Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, not far from the Travel Center and Interstate 84, and it's ready to be filled. So how would you fill it?

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.

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 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?

The plaza at 1783 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike has a lot. There are restaurants and realtors, bars and other stores. But there is one opening, near the back end of the plaza, available for the taking.

So with space somewhat limited, 1,180 square feet, how would you fill the opening?

TELL US: What's the best fit for the opening on the Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike?

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