The site of the former Sunmart (and present home of CVS Pharmacy) is quickly turning into a ghost town, right on one of the busiest intersections in Fargo.

Presently empty storefronts include the former Sunmart, Advance Auto Parts, Blockbuster Video, Taco Del Mar, and more. The redevelopment recently done on that corner has failed miserably, and the closure of Sunmart has accelerated the decline.

In addition, some area property owners have neglected their property for far too long -- the Rent-All just north of the radio building behind Sunmart is an example. Falling down chainlink fences, potholed parking lot, etc... Also the strip mall which includes Kum & Go -- badly in need of a freshening.

Pursue a Big Box retailer, preferably different from the Big Box stores we presently have in other areas of Fargo, to locate in the former Sunmart location. A new Big Box would draw traffic back to this blighted area and spur another round of development.