PriceRite Super Market?
Word on the street is that Elmwood Avenue's Stuyvesant Plaza will soon be the new home to a PriceRite. Sources say that the project is scheduled to go before planning board in a short period of time. If this news is true, the long wait is over to see what would be coming to one of the largest unoccupied parcels of land in the Elmwood Village.
When I first heard the news I immediately thought, 'PriceRite'? Are you sure it's not Dash's... or a Wegman's Market Cafe? I looked at some of the 'Everywhere USA' PriceRites... and wouldn't you know it, they look a lot like the market that's already sitting at the Stuyvesant Plaza. So I'm figuring that if PriceRite comes to Elmwood, we're probably not going to see anything different than what we have there already. Anyways, enough with the building. To tell you the truth, I've never been inside a PriceRite, so I clicked on over to the website and read this:
"Welcome to PriceRite, where new products arrive Everyday. With each and every visit to our stores, customers will find the freshest fruits and vegetables spread across 6,000- to 7,000-square-foot Produce sections, and a host of items delivered fresh daily like delicious breads and tempting cakes, Choice Grade A government inspected beef, and an assortment of some of the most popular national brand items all at incredibly low prices. EVERYDAY!"
It was unfortunate that Latina Market closed its doors. And if it's one thing I can't stand it's a big empty building. PriceRite, based out of Wethersfield, CT., already has upwards of 35 locations in New York (one in Rochester), Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Connecticut. Basically, what we're looking at, is a store that stocks all of its own products... at least from what I can tell. By scratching the brand name products, the chain can maintain its low prices, and with 35 locations, PriceRite's buying power must be pretty solid.
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heathersmiles
Let the parade of "they shoulds" start...
For quick reference, you might start your post with:
They should: - Build it to the curb and have the parking lot in back - redo the facade to reflect xxxxxx style - add bike racks - add a read entrance - not worry about parking because we are too car dependent already - do xxxxxx with Wilson Farms
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TownLine
You're right, heathersmiles. I hate when people let developers and municipalities know that we always want to improve our neighborhood. Please, everyone, no suggestions, extreme or small, on how Price Rite can be a good neighbor. I don't want to hear about planting things in the parking lot, no suggestions of how to accomodate bicyclists, no complaining about the possibility of invasive lot lighting, or anything else. I don't care if Price Right wants to add strobe lighting and a drive through, just shut up and accept it.
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Bizzles
so it's just an Aldi US style then? great (sarcastic in that it's a complete underuse of the property, genuine in that I will probably shop there every day)
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p_cif
Better than an empty building. I just hope this doesnt put the newly opened Elmwood Market out of business...that has been a welcome addition to Allentown.
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Bufago
Just tear up the floors and re-do the lighting, I don't think Latina's bothered cleaning the floors after Quality left. As for the front, how about a nice park? The back lot has more than enough parking.
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impressingagent
hey its an american company in of all places america. bravo for the advertising team!
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hmmmmmmmmmm
well, if Elmwood Market does go out of business just go to Guercio's on Grant. I was there about a month ago and there were 2 guys with Elmwood Market t-shirt buying as much lettuce as possible and other supplies they had run out of.
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nb3004
The problem is that the "They Should" game is so much more fun. For instance "They Should" rehab the inside to be a start-up incubator for small companies in the area, creating what amounts to simple offices that would have many more people walking and riding work. See that is so much more fun than a PriceRite. Seriously as long as it isn't vacant anymore that is a good thing.
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rydog71
I agree heathersmiles.
Also, there is nothing wrong with improving neighborhoods but Buffalo is in no position to place demands on new developers or companies just to make a few happy. The store is empty and so is its giant parking lot, if that's what people prefer then start up the public approval process. A grocery store that definitely has low income families as a target won't take the financial risks that would become associated with major reconstruction and public process.
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sally
Seems a lot like Save-A-Lot. Probably a good fit for the income level in that area.
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scooter
Sally, thats what kind of disapoints me. I own in this neighborhood. The income level would be pretty good if it weren't for a small handful of government subsidized housing concentrated in this area. I think Allentown and Elmwood Avenue have come far enough along that maybe if we remove some of the section 8 housing from the area it would grow even more.
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Bizzles
Agreed that Section 8 really is keeping Allentown down. That row of brick apartment blocks on Elmwood leading up to North would make such great affordable condos...sigh
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sally
Are you saying you would want to concentrate the poor into a ghetto?
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blackrocklifer
The poor should be equally distributed around the entire metro area. Buffalo would be happy to carry our fair share, but we can't afford to do it all. For all that are so critical of the city- Step up and do your part.
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tommyBluez
Not to be a theyshoulda person too...
But I hope that whatever goes there, they re-skin the faced and make the parking lot a little nicer on the eyes. I live on summer literally right around the corner.... they should also add speed bumps on the summer entrance - people fly in and out of there all day trying to cut thru the red light.
But a grocery store would be nice -- and if they're like Aldi's, hey, I love aldi's cheap, good stuff. I shop at Lex & Wegmans too, but all the staples, Aldi's....
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Joshua
Well, this should create some interesting competition in a section that did not have a grocery store for a number of years. Let's see what happens.
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scooter
Buffalo should take equal part in housing the cities section 8 and such.
But so should Amherst, Cheektowaga, Tonawanda, West Seneca, ect.
I'm fairly certain the GOOD and not so good people who take part in programs such as Section 8 aren't all originally from the city.
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onestarmartin
lots of money in Allentown Sally, won't catch any of them shopping here though.
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sbrof
oh there is nothing wrong with a little they should's. How else do people who stamp designs and plop them around the country going to get any new ideas. Maybe some of them would actually benefit both the business AND the neighborhood. They shoulds don't have to be one sided.
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edoubz
I always thought the perfect thing to put in there was a "Whole Foods"
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edoubz
There and in the building downtown next to the Brisbane building. it would be a pretty significant step for Buffalo.
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edoubz
There and in the building downtown next to the Brisbane building. it would be a pretty significant step for Buffalo.
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LKS
Section 8 participation is up to the landlord, its not up to the city. It is a program in which tenants receive a subsidy for their rent(based on income) from various housing organizations (Belmont, BMHA, RAC). The landlord receives a payment from these organizations and the tenant usually also pays a portion to the landlord. The tenant selects a unit based on affordability as determined by the organizations and the federal government, which is why places that offer lower rents attract tenant of lower income who receive such subsidies. Landlords usually participate in the program because a portion of their rent is guaranteed.
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LKS
Section 8 participation is up to the landlord, its not up to the city. It is a program in which tenants receive a subsidy for their rent(based on income) from various housing organizations (Belmont, BMHA, RAC). The landlord receives a payment from these organizations and the tenant usually also pays a portion to the landlord. The tenant selects a unit based on affordability as determined by the organizations and the federal government, which is why places that offer lower rents attract tenant of lower income who receive such subsidies. Landlords usually participate in the program because a portion of their rent is guaranteed.
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Dan
They should build, like, an Ikea there and, like, connect it with light rail to the Central Terminal, UB North Campus, the airport, and maybe Ralph Wilson Stadium. Yeah, that's what they should do. An Ikea.
:D
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scooter
LKS you are correct. However, I believe the municipalities have a say in wear section 8 is allowed. If you were a building owner in orchard park or west seneca for example and wanted section 8 housing, you would need to submit your application to the town for there approval. Such as what happened in wheatfield.
my issue with the city is at some point they said yes to any apt bldg owner. now, allentown, the west side and the east side has a LARGE, UNFAIR concentration of section 8 housing.
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blackrocklifer
scooter- you are correct, the burbs fight tooth and nail to keep out section 8 and any other developement that might bring "undesirables". These policies force all of these projects into the city, an unfair burden for us. Then to add insult to injury suburbanites attack the city for being poor, rundown, and lawless. (see this blog)
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GDF81
Have you ever seen the other ones in NY..yuck.. its like the twilight zone in there.. especially compared to the great wegmans...this will close as well (like latina's), Its like a big version of the right aid on elmwood/byrant with all the same garbage with some terrible produce. They are coming to buffalo because its cheap thats it...this will surely squeeze out the elmwood market's growth. On a side note, why is everyone always bringing up IKEA, Ikea is a joke in most nice areas (esp in europe) because its poor quality trendy (in one minute out the other) garbage. We want an Ikea to fill our homes/apt with cheap furniture/home decor? I have noticed every time a discussion is brought up about property use or a new store/retail someone says "what about IKEA (or HandM)!!" lets get an Ikea in the main place mall, lets get one in this plaza..lets get one on the east side..
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marks
As per bid docs, the demo of the former drycleaners structure in the eastern portion of the parking lot, adjacent to Elmwood Ave. is also included within the scope of the proposed PriceRite project.
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vgallagher
Man, the yuppie elitist trash on here in sickening. Sorry, folks, if the section 8 housing brings down your property values, and you can be totally surrounded with fellow yuppies such as yourself. I understand wanting a better neighborhood, I really do, but shit, you made the decision to buy there.
Anyway, a supermarket would work there if it was Tops or Wegman's, guaranteed. A market with prices that everyone can afford. Those "upscale" markets never work, and those Aldi's and their ilk don't either. As to catering to that income level, that's just business sense. Of *course* they're going to cater to the income level of the surrounding neighborhoods.
Anyway, if Tops or Wegmans put in a small scale version of one of their markets, I guarantee it would work on every level.
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BuffaloDave
Quality Markets was poorly managed and closing locations all over the area and Latina's never had their heart fully into being a supermarket - it was more of an experiment. Price-Rite is at least established and growing. This is a good thing.
Also, the original Ikea mention was sarcasm (note to GDF81). LASTLY, if someone mentions Whole Foods again I am going to shove "Whole Foods" up their ass. They will MAYBE go into one or so of the burbs and THEN once established in the area MIGHT put one in the city.
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tommyBluez
*shrugs* I like IKEA... cheap and decent quality -- I don't expect it to last forever, but when you're younger and starting out -- it allows you to get some stuff in your house!
However, I know IKEA here is never going to happen anytime soon - Buffalo is not big enough to support one of those mega monsters.... the one in Schaumburg near Chicago is like 4 floors - its MASSIVE.
and -- *edit --- I meant 'facade' in my original post higher up.
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