Visions for Vacancy: An Empty Lot

Every day, we drive past buildings that are vacant, and if they've been empty long enough, not only are they eyesores, they're a sad symbol of what could have been.

With our feature Visions for Vacancy, we want your opinion on what use might best suit that shuttered building. What might give it new life.

If it's a structure that might be suited for a restaurant, for example, tell us what kind of restaurant you'd like to see there. Maybe needs a type of cuisine, such as Indian or Thai? Maybe it's Perkins or a Carrabas that you'd love to see fill that spot? 

We want your great ideas!

This week: The lot that used to be the discount theater.

If you live in Joliet, you know that movies past their prime go to to be seen at a significant discount. But, if you lived in Joliet long enough, you remember when there was a movie theater next to the Toys R Us on Mall Loop Drive. Now? An empty lot. While we admit that empty storefronts are disconcerting, an empty lot may be downright depressing. What do you think should go there?

Tell us your idea by writing it in the comment box below.