This editor reported to other sites early in May that Zaentz Hardware has closed.
As part of the Bloomfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Project initiate by this site, it would be ideal for another business to go into the vacant space if it has already been taken. Plans for "Placemaking" of this intersection are the central core to the Bloomfield Corridor which has been rapidly declining over the last three years.
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| Zaentz Hardware, Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair Photo credit: Montclair Vibe Editor, May 28, 2011 |
The exterior of Zaentz needs some TLC and a simply coat of paint along with removal of the obsolete signage.
The potential of the large sidewalk area evolving into a "public space" is terrific. Sidewalks are often overlooked as public space or opportunities for community development. Adding benches along the side (like the bench close to Epernay restaurant on park Street) and two planters with sea grass would add a much needed improvement to this corner.
I'm working on it!
The potential of the large sidewalk area evolving into a "public space" is terrific. Sidewalks are often overlooked as public space or opportunities for community development. Adding benches along the side (like the bench close to Epernay restaurant on park Street) and two planters with sea grass would add a much needed improvement to this corner.
I'm working on it!
