I don't know how much of the Market Square building is being used these days, but it feels like that building footprint/location would be a prime spot to add a supermarket-style grocery store. There's a connected parking garage for people who want to drive, but it's well-connected to the LRT and 5+ bus routes, and well within easy walking distance of a lot of the new condos going up.
A friend of mine lives in Germany, and she was saying that grocery stores inside of train stations is pretty common there, because people get off the train on their way home and can easily grab a few things they need for dinner. I'm not sure the concept totally fits Kitchener currently, but I have to say I'm really intrigued by the idea.
A friend of mine lives in Germany, and she was saying that grocery stores inside of train stations is pretty common there, because people get off the train on their way home and can easily grab a few things they need for dinner. I'm not sure the concept totally fits Kitchener currently, but I have to say I'm really intrigued by the idea.