Business & Tech

Visions for Vacancies: 24 Taylor Place

Chic Jolie moved from its 24 Taylor Place address to Fairfield's Brick Walk location in early May – and the Westport site remains vacant.

Owner Alla Ionescu decided to pack up after Tropical Storm Irene and then Superstorm Sandy flooded and damaged the site extensively.

"A small business cannot face this damage anymore," she said. "It's very expensive."

With that in mind, what should move into the space? Should there be another storm of near-Sandy proportions, what type of business could withstand the damage? It would seem a big-box retailer would be better financed to deal with repeat damage.

Perhaps the riverfront space shouldn't be used to house retail – and be made into something else entirely.

What do you think should be done with the site? Tell us in the comments below.


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