Business & Tech

What Would You Like to See in the "Little Acme"?

There's been talk of a farmers' market recently. But if it were up to you, what would you like to see?

Last month, on Chester Avenue after a pitch was made to the township Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) to open a farmers' market—a la Reading Terminal Market—there.

The property, owned by , has been empty since Acme closed its doors there six years ago. 

EDAC chair Jacob DerHagopian has referred to it as a "key property" and a "gateway" for the town and said EDAC would like to close a deal sometime this year. 

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Moorestown Friends School has said it's exploring a number of options to lease the property.

Several people have said they love the idea of a farmers' market, but what do the rest of you think? Is a farmers' market the ideal use, or some other type of retail? Would you prefer something else altogether?

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Let us know in the comments below what kind of business you'd like to see move in. 


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