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Patch readers weigh in on what kind of business they would like to see in vacant lots and storefronts throughout the Annandale community.
This storefront is located at 7035 Columbia Pike in the shopping center beside the Jukebox Diner. It is the former location of the Fashion Club, a women's clothing store. What would you like to see occupy this storefront? What kind of business do you think would best serve the community's needs? Take our poll or tell us in the comments!
This storefront is located at 7000 Columbia Pike in the Annandale Shopping Center. It is the former location of the Bloom grocery store. Read more on Annandale Patch: Bloom Property Still Vacant a Year Later Back in our poll in 2012, 38 percent of our readers said they'd like to see a Trader Joe's replace Bloom. In addition, 34 percent voted for Wegman's while 22 percent voted for Whole Foods. What would you like to see occupy this storefront? What kind of business do you think would best serve the community's needs? Take our poll or tell us in the comments!
The Annandale Florist, located at 7224 Columbia Pike, closed its doors on Dec. 31 after owner Gary Sherfey announced he was retiring. The popular flower shop served residents in Annandale and beyond for more than 50 years. What would you like to see at this property? What kind of business do you think would best serve the community's needs and blend in with the current shops along Backlick Road and the corner near Columbia Pike?
Our last Visions for Vacancies for the Annandale Design & Flowers received 12 votes and 12 comments. This week, we've selected the former site of Trophy Mart, located at 7221 Little River Turnpike. In July, Trophy Mart moved to a new location at 5701 General Washington Blvd., Ste. N in Alexandria because, according to owner Josh Perelman, they outgrew their Annandale space. What would you like to see at this property? What kind of business do you think would best serve the community's needs and blend in with the current shops along Little River Turnpike?
Our last Visions for Vacancies for the Annandale Boys & Girls Club received two comments, but no votes. This week, we've selected the former site of Annandale Design & Flowers, located at 7354 Little River Turnpike, beside Duke Cigar & Tobacco in the Little River Shopping Center. What would you like to see at this property? What kind of business do you think would best serve the community's needs and blend in with the current shops in the Little River Shopping Center?
Our last Visions for Vacancies for the Frame Factory received five comments. This week, we've selected the former Annandale Boys & Girls Club (ABGC) location on Columbia Pike, located at 7236-A Columbia Pike. Back in March, the ABGC moved to 4216 Annandale Road. Since then, the section of the building the organization once occupied on Columbia Pike has been vacant. What would you like to see at this property? What kind of business do you think would best serve the community's needs and draw some foot traffic to Columbia Pike? Take our poll or tell us in the comments!
Our last Visions for Vacancies for Sunset Grille received 43 votes, but only 3 comments. This week, we've selected the vacant lot beside the Antiques & Art Emporium at 7130 Little River Tpke., the former site of the Frame Factory. Back in January, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a blight abatement plan for the fire damaged property. The property is for sale by the owners. So what would you like to see at this property? What kind of business do you think would best serve the community's needs and fit in with the existing stores on Little River Turnpike? Take our poll or tell …
Last week, suggestions for the former Hallmark store received 65 votes and 24 comments. Since Sunset Grille closed last week (to the disappointment of Grillbillies everywhere), we've chosen the former music venue and bar located at 7250 Columbia Pike for this week's Visions for Vacancies. The property is owned by Burke & Herbert Bank. Due to policy restrictions, the bank would not disclose whether the property has already been sold now that Sunset Grille is closed. So what would you like to see at this property? What kind of business do you think would best serve the community's needs and fit…
Last week, suggestions for the old RoomStore location got more than 50 votes and 10 comments. This week's vacant storefront is located at 7432 Little River Turnpike in the Little River Shopping Center beside the Petco and Safeway. It is the former location of a Hallmark store. What would you like to see occupy this storefront? What kind of business do you think would best serve the community's needs and fit in with the existing stores in the shopping center? Take our poll or tell us in the comments!
This storefront is located at 7031 Columbia Pike in the shopping center beside the Jukebox Diner. It is the former location of the RoomStore. It has been vacant since the company filed for bankruptcy in December 2011 and closed several of its stores. According to Fairfax County tax records, the 150,709 square foot is zoned C-6 for commercial retail. What would you like to see occupy this storefront? What kind of business do you think would best serve the community's needs? Take our poll or tell us in the comments!

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