by Richard Florida
More than 2,000 car dealerships across the country will be closing their doors in coming months. Planetizen - my favorite urbanist site - recently asked its readers what should be done with all that space. Here are the top five vote-getters as of May 21:
- Ask the local residents about what the community needs (222 votes)
- Urban gardens (200 votes)
- Create walkable, vibrant places and improve current communities (138 votes)
- Farmers' markets and local events (126 votes)
- Solar and wind energy park/vehicle charging stations (102 votes)
This article available online at:
http://www.theatlantic.com/daily-dish/archive/2009/05/what-to-do-with-all-those-empty-car-dealerships/201484/
