The city recently requested proposals to redevelop the former Bottom Dollar Store on Glenwood Avenue. Nobody made an offer for the store.
How about a year round farmers market
Last year I patronized three of the farmers' markets located inside the city of Youngstown. Those were the North Side Farmers Market, the Idora Neighborhood Farmers' Market and the B&O Night Market. Of these three, the Idora Farmers' Market had the fewest customers.
Note
The Idora Market is located about a half a block away from the Bottom Dollar Store on Glenwood Avenue.
FYI
The North Side Farmers' Market starts this year on Saturday, February 6, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Offerings will be limited although the Iron Roots Urban Farm will probably have fresh greens. Look for a selection of homemade baked goods.