As a new girl on the block I am reading so much about Detroit Avenue.
What about Madison?
Now before you go yelling back at me, I get it. There is a move to revitalize downtown Lakewood and it is very beneficial.
I am not blogging in anger.
But lets also branch out and look at the rest of the community. I am situated between Warren and Hilliard and there is so much potential in this little nook for an uptown block as well.
It would be nice to see little niches throughout the city, designated as districts for shopping etc.
In my block there is some retail and lovely spaces for rent. Just next to there is a space that seems quite suited for a cafe, breakfast space or coffee house.
Recently the store as well. How about some fresh to go soups, smoothies, etc.
Can I mention coffee again?
We have the , , and , so we have some good bars/restaurants here already — lets work on filling in the gaps, by encouraging new business over here, too and help this area prosper as well.
PLEASE — It benefits us all.
I am that mom-and-pop-shop and quite frankly I couldnt afford the rent on Detroit so I have this charming lil' shop and would love to stay here longterm.
Thirstees Little Bling Shoppe
One would think that city leaders would want ALL of the city to be vibrant and successful, not just the parts near where they work!!
I'd like to see flower baskets on the telephone poles on Madison Ave, potted blooms outside stores and new paint on many of the storefronts that are sorely in need of it. It should be mandatory! Madison is 'not' Detroit and that's okay. There is alot less congestion here, it's easy to find parking and there are many, many viable businesses here. There must be a half a dozen Law Firms, Churches, one beautifully renovated Museum, an American Heart Assoc Training Center, Library, Angelo's, Bike Shoppe, Florists, Bakeries, Printing Shops, the new Taco Tanto's, a nicely renovated Bowling Alley/Bar, and everything on the western end... from Yoga Studios to Home health Care Agencies. Madison is thriving and should be given more thought. Actually, Mayor Mike Summers stopped in to the Lakewood Learning Center a few months ago and promised his office would do everything they could to revitalize this lovely Uptown area! Now, it needs to happen.