farmers' market relocation

Started by Springfield Chicken, March 15, 2010, 11:41:00 AM

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cindi

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March 15, 2010, 12:06:27 PM
why is it having to relocate?
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hanjin1

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March 15, 2010, 12:09:05 PM
Quote from: cindi on March 15, 2010, 12:06:27 PM
why is it having to relocate?

It's not relocating, this was an article back in 2006 when they were thinking about it, but they just ended up moving next door to the former farmers market. It would have been nice to move it closer to downtown, but that ain't happening for a long time.

cindi

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March 15, 2010, 12:13:13 PM
ahh, i didn't see the date.  actually a couple of years ago i think a "farmers market" of sorts was attempted. 
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Ocklawaha

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March 15, 2010, 12:25:18 PM
Quote from: hanjin1 on March 15, 2010, 12:09:05 PM
Quote from: cindi on March 15, 2010, 12:06:27 PM
why is it having to relocate?

It's not relocating, this was an article back in 2006 when they were thinking about it, but they just ended up moving next door to the former farmers market. It would have been nice to move it closer to downtown, but that ain't happening for a long time.

When you move away from railroad tracks, your trucking rates go up. If you happen to be along an abandoned railroad, better move the plant because you aren't going to believe the rates they have waiting for you.

I suspect this is the basis for the decision.


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hooplady

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March 15, 2010, 12:28:03 PM
Quote from: cindi on March 15, 2010, 12:13:13 PM
ahh, i didn't see the date.  actually a couple of years ago i think a "farmers market" of sorts was attempted.  
Yes, in 2007 at the old Darty car lot (recently home of Burro Bags/Zombie Bikes).  They tried it for a few Saturdays but just didn't get enough business to continue.

thelakelander

#6
March 15, 2010, 01:32:58 PM
Ock, I doubt it. Beaver Street Fisheries owns the market and the land under the old and new market.  Moving the market somewhere else would have added land costs to the relocation project.  Back in 2006, that would have been a deal breaker without substantial city money.
"A man who views the world the same at 50 as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life." - Muhammad Ali

Debbie Thompson

#7
March 17, 2010, 07:02:56 AM
The warehouse district in Springfield??

sheclown

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March 17, 2010, 07:53:57 AM
Quote from: Debbie Thompson on March 17, 2010, 07:02:56 AM
The warehouse district in Springfield??

Wouldn't that be wonderful!

thelakelander

#9
March 17, 2010, 08:12:05 AM
That, in addition to the Ford plant, would be a nice alternative location if complete relocation ever comes up on the table again.  However, there is a strong argument to be made of keeping the farmer's market in the same neighborhoods west of I-95.  Both, from a historical and economic standpoint.  With the right type of context sensitive design solutions that entire area really could become a district on the scale and popularity of Detroit's Eastern Market.

http://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2006-nov-eastern-market-creating-a-successful-farmers-market-district
"A man who views the world the same at 50 as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life." - Muhammad Ali

Debbie Thompson

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March 17, 2010, 11:56:58 AM
Good point, Lakelander.  Keeping it close to where it has always been would work best if possible.  It's still close to the CBD and surrounding neighborhoods.  Honestly, when I go to the Farmer's Market, I don't really pay attention to what else is around me much...at least from a standpoint of thinking where would this go if it wasn't here?  :-)  Is there a nearby location available?
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