City Square:
City Square is a re-redevelopment, which will restore some of the downtown street network to the superblock currently occupied by a vacant mall and a very large garage. Ground broke on the first phase in September, which includes 200,000 sqft for insurer Unum.
http://www.telegram.com/article/2010...TTERS/12020862
http://www.worcesterma.gov/city-manager/citysquare
http://www.newcitysquare.com/
Gateway Park Phase II:
Gateway Park is a life sciences and biotechnology incubator for stratup companies, as well as an extension of the WPI campus. Following the completion of phase I in 2007, the incubation aspect of the development has proved successful, with several companies requiring room to expand. Phase II is scheduled to break ground sometime in the spring of 2011.
16-year tax break urged-Office/lab is proposed
Panel supports Gateway Park $24M TIF deal
http://www.gatewayparkworcester.com/bioeng.html
Courthouse Redevelopment:
The WBDC recently issued a request for proposals for redevelopment of the old Worcester Courthouse. The property is set for auction in Jan 2011.
This old courthouse-BUILDING, LAND SET FOR AUCTION IN JANUARY
War Memorial Auditorium redevelopment?
The WBDC is also considering selling the War Memorial Auditorium and an adjacent parking lot for development.
Lincoln Square area designated for development
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