Visions For Vacancies: What Should Move To 296 Main St?

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.

In an occasional column, we'll present a new vacant space 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. 

We launch this occasional feature by focusing on the now vacant space at 296 Main St. The storefront used to be a 99-cent store but is now gone. 

Last time we ran this piece Patch picked the vacant spot where Gaffer's Pub used to be, 440 Main St.

A lot of residents suggested a new restaurant, throwing out ideas from everything to a Portuguese or Spanish place like in Newark to a Buffalo Wild Wings. Some asked for Gaffer's to return or just a regular sports bar.

What do you think? 

So with a few of bars, restaurants and shops in West Orange, now it's up to you to suggest what business should move in. If you had your way, what would you like to see there? What would be the best use for the community?

Let us know in the comments section below! Know of a vacant space/building we should highlight? Email craig.mccarthy@patch.com