Community Corner

Visions for Vacancy: What Would you Like to See in Place of Former Hepburn's Cafe?

Would you like to see Shelby Township get a new independently owned coffee shop or a new ready to order restaurant? Tell us what should go in place of the former Hepburn's Crepes and Coffee.

When Hepburn's Crepes and Coffee closed it's Shelby Township location at the begining of the year, it left a gaping vacancy in the DiCicco Plaza on 24 Mile and Van Dyke Avenue.

Hepburn's moved its opperations ten minutes away inside the , leaving behind its chic coffee house layout, a drivethrough window, and a vacancy next to Shelby's newest nightclub, and gourmet restaurant,

In this edition of Patch's Visions for Vacancy, we want to hear what you would like to to see move into the former ?

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What kind of business would make a nice addition to the community given the space and location. Perhaps another independently owned coffee shop, wine bar, salad store? The world (Shelby Township in this case) is your canvas -- paint away!

About this column: In highlighting vacant buildings in Shelby Township and Utica, we aim to help residents take a proactive role in planning and building their community. We'll take your feedback to public officials and property owners, to inform their decisions about future uses. Know of a vacant building we should highlight? Email marina.cracchiolo@patch.com.

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