Community Corner
Visions for Vacancies: Filene's Basement
What should replace the SYMS/Filene's Basement on Route 1 and Access Rd.?
Drive around Norwood and you'll notice far too many empty storefronts and buildings.
This week, we're beginning a new series titled "Visions for Vacancies." We'll showcase an empty storefront and ask you what should take up the space.
This week, we ask you what should go in at the empty storefront on Route 1 and Access Rd. that was formerly SYMS/Filene's Basement?
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Located at 560 Boston-Providence Turnpike near the airport and across the highway from the Land Rover dealership, Filene's Basement closed the start of this year after filing for banktruptcy in November 2011. Now the space is available for lease.
What do you think should go in the location? Another bargain spot? A grocery store or specialty market? A department store? Tell us in comments!
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