By Amanda Garrett, Sun News
STRONGSVILLE — Recycling is a hot topic during these environmentally conscious times and some city businesses are recycling more than their empty water bottles, according to economic development officials.
Several Strongsville businesses are implementing adaptive re-use methods to revitalize city properties that have become abandoned or are in disrepair, Economic Development Manager Brent Painter said at a recent Business Network Breakfast.
“Adaptive re-use brings much-needed economic revitalization to our community,” he said. “It allows individuals and companies to find efficient uses for properties that have become blighted.”
Strongsville resident Edward Racheo is redeveloping a Pearl Road property between Best Health Food and Wendy’s into a new retail development. Racheo’s business, Edno Clubs, tore down a dilapidated house at 14868 Pearl Road and he is building a new plaza in that space.
The 5,600-square-foot plaza will contain a Subway, which will move from 14364 Pearl Road, and other retail developments.
The Strongsville Dairy Queen, 12152 Pearl Road, is also undergoing a $1.4 million renovation. The Dairy Queen Road closed this winter and it is being completely torn down and rebuilt. The new store is expected to open in June.
Painter also mentioned the new home of ICI metals on Alameda Drive. ICI purchased the property in 2007 and since that time has gradually moved its business there from its former headquarters on Foltz Industrial Parkway.
The metals distributor purchased the 23 acre property from Balfour Beatty, which was using the property as the equipment yard for National Engineering and Construction Company. The site provides 61,000 square feet of office, retail and garage space for ICI.
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