Burnet Road's old farmer's market
With the economy the way it is, there has actually been a lot of postponed developments in the area. This is not all bad. However, everyone seems disgruntled about the postponed development of the old farmer's market property on Burnet Rd. Seems that there is the added resentment of losing Brentwood Tavern. I heard as many good as I did bad about that place. The bad was pretty awful and the good wasn't great or terrific just okay.
I was looking forward to an Indian restaurant or cafe and the plans Paz Dhody had outlined in his presentation. Should that not happen, there are plenty of ideas voiced in the hood. I think the old farmer's market should re-open as an improved farmers market/market place for local crafties, growers, etc... a community retail space. The place needs some landscaping, some sprucing up but it should be used and not wasted. Have all those people who are in line to sell at Parts and Labor sell their wares at the old farmer's market. Would be cool if for a modest fee a table or space could be rented. Buildings and property in town shouldn't stay empty too long. The ideas I have heard are:
1. An eatery that features honest to goodness yummy pizza and serves alcohol and is not a chain(apparently The Parlor is dubious to some)
2. We need more vegan/vegetarian eateries and that location would be great for one. Plants and produce from local growers should also be sold there.
3. Bring back the Gingerman and put it in the old farmer's market.
4. All of the above but allow bands and booths for artists and artisans and stay open until 9pm. Have a craft co-op sort of thing going.
It's up to Mr Dhody and I assumed he was going to proceed with his plans but recently I have heard this is now uncertain. That's the hood gossip at least. PAZ DHODY don't sell! We don't want vertical mix use or a condo in that location. I speak for hundreds based on a very informal poll!
I was looking forward to an Indian restaurant or cafe and the plans Paz Dhody had outlined in his presentation. Should that not happen, there are plenty of ideas voiced in the hood. I think the old farmer's market should re-open as an improved farmers market/market place for local crafties, growers, etc... a community retail space. The place needs some landscaping, some sprucing up but it should be used and not wasted. Have all those people who are in line to sell at Parts and Labor sell their wares at the old farmer's market. Would be cool if for a modest fee a table or space could be rented. Buildings and property in town shouldn't stay empty too long. The ideas I have heard are:
1. An eatery that features honest to goodness yummy pizza and serves alcohol and is not a chain(apparently The Parlor is dubious to some)
2. We need more vegan/vegetarian eateries and that location would be great for one. Plants and produce from local growers should also be sold there.
3. Bring back the Gingerman and put it in the old farmer's market.
4. All of the above but allow bands and booths for artists and artisans and stay open until 9pm. Have a craft co-op sort of thing going.
It's up to Mr Dhody and I assumed he was going to proceed with his plans but recently I have heard this is now uncertain. That's the hood gossip at least. PAZ DHODY don't sell! We don't want vertical mix use or a condo in that location. I speak for hundreds based on a very informal poll!
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