HUNTSVILLE, Alabama – Big-name chains or mom-and-pop shops? Neon lights or green space? Something for kids or something for grown-ups?

In response to a story last week, AL.com readers offered a wide range of suggestions for whoever inherits the old downtown Holiday Inn site. Huntsville is negotiating with a yet-to-be-identified company that wants to build a mixed-use development on the prime 6.28-acre tract across from Big Spring International Park.

The city owns the land and is requiring whoever redevelops it to include restaurants, shopping and possibly a hotel.

Although it's a relatively small site, many readers who commented on the story on AL.com's Facebook page are dreaming big.

Marsha Alford was one of several readers who said the old downtown Holiday Inn property would be the perfect spot for Alabama's first IKEA. Brad Huffines wants a Cheesecake Factory. Patricia Edwards cast her vote for Dave & Buster's, the combination restaurant-arcade. David Grisham says the developer should rustle up Ted's Montana Grill.

Sue Terrell Grumbir would like to see a multi-story nightclub for adults with several restaurants, different music on each level, a bowling alley, karaoke and "REAL comedy club."

Other readers prefer something a bit more sedate.

Carole Hunt Foret favors antique shops, art galleries and cafes selling "artisan foods."

Gail Lee can picture the Holiday Inn site teeming with ice cream shops, bakeries, "unusual food shops" and places to buy T-shirts and other knick-knacks. "Something for everyone local and something for visitors," Lee wrote on Facebook.

If it was up to reader Sarah Perrin, the old hotel would be replaced by ... nothing.

"Do we really need MORE shopping?" Perrin wrote. "I guess the one pro is that they aren't tearing up more green space to add the stores. But why not convert it to green space?"

What's your favorite idea for the downtown Holiday Inn property?