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What Should Replace The Frame Shop in Georgetown?

This store originally set up shop in 1960.

 

Let's call this a modern spin on community planning—Patch's version of a charette, a digital drawing board where all ideas are on the table.

Each week we'll present a new vacant building and ask you to tell us what you think would be the best use. Forget what zone it's in, ignore setback regulations, dump lot coverage rules and all the other zoning jargon that puts people most to sleep. If you had your way, what would you like to see there? What would be the best use for the community?

We've written about several shuttered spaces over the past several weeks including Furin's, Morso, Griffin Market, P Street Frames and Garrett's Restaurant & Railroad Tavern. Our readers have suggested replacements ranging from newsstands to coffee shops.

This week, we're turning our attention to The Frame Shop, formerly located at 1725 Wisconsin Ave., NW in North Georgetown. This shop was orginally established in 1960.

What would you like to see replace The Frame Shop? A bank? An art gallery? How about a florist or an independent bookseller?

Let us know in the comments section.

About this column: In highlighting vacant businesses in Georgetown, we aim to help residents take a proactive role in planning and developing their community. Know of a vacant building we should highlight? Email Shaun@patch.com. Related Topics: Georgetown Development/Infrastructure, The Frame Shop, and Visions for Vacancies

olga bogdan

12:46 pm on Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Please, not another bank! Flower or coffee shop would be great.

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