Worcester Infill and Developments

Currently under construction for 34-38 Blackstone River Road, a rehab of 2 apartment buildings and construction of an additional building.

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Clark looking to shake things up in Main South


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That block is a bright spot in Main South with cafe, bakery, barber shops and other small businesses thriving for 20-30 years. They will need to relocate and won’t return there. I know it’s adjacent to campus but I’d wish they’d look at the many acres of wilderness they recently purchased on Park Ave first before tearing down historical buildings.
 
That block is a bright spot in Main South with cafe, bakery, barber shops and other small businesses thriving for 20-30 years. They will need to relocate and won’t return there. I know it’s adjacent to campus but I’d wish they’d look at the many acres of wilderness they recently purchased on Park Ave first before tearing down historical buildings.

Yeah I thought they were gonna build a whole.campus on that lot on park ave
 
Maugel DeStefano Architects Completes Design for 364-Unit Franklin Lofts in Downtown Worcester

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“Located at 274 Franklin Street in downtown Worcester, the community is just a few
blocks from Union Station. Current plans call for 364 apartments, including market-rate
and affordable dwelling units.

Franklin Lofts is already entitled and has all approvals from the City, according to lead
developer Jay Russo, Regional Vice President of Development at The Michaels
Organization. Construction is expected to begin once the final financing details are in
place.

“We are excited to bring this much-needed housing to this great neighborhood, and
we are thrilled with the designs presented to us by Maugel DeStefano Architects,”
Russo said.

What sets the residences apart is the exceptional amenities package. Residents will be
able to enjoy a cafe, fitness center, yoga room, top floor community room, roof deck,
game room/theatre, pet spa, diverse work from home spaces, and a large package
room equipped with commercial refrigerators. The expansive outdoor courtyard,
spanning nearly three-fourths of an acre, offers a variety of inviting spaces that cater to
individuals of all ages, including scenic walking paths, grilling stations, large
lawn/multiuse space, a pavilion, game areas, a dog park, and private patios for ground
floor units.”

https://bostonrealestatetimes.com/m...64-unit-franklin-lofts-in-downtown-worcester/

Current site
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https://www.telegram.com/story/news...complex-franklin-street-worcester/6737259001/
 
Maugel DeStefano Architects Completes Design for 364-Unit Franklin Lofts in Downtown Worcester

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“Located at 274 Franklin Street in downtown Worcester, the community is just a few
blocks from Union Station. Current plans call for 364 apartments, including market-rate
and affordable dwelling units.

Franklin Lofts is already entitled and has all approvals from the City, according to lead
developer Jay Russo, Regional Vice President of Development at The Michaels
Organization. Construction is expected to begin once the final financing details are in
place.

“We are excited to bring this much-needed housing to this great neighborhood, and
we are thrilled with the designs presented to us by Maugel DeStefano Architects,”
Russo said.

What sets the residences apart is the exceptional amenities package. Residents will be
able to enjoy a cafe, fitness center, yoga room, top floor community room, roof deck,
game room/theatre, pet spa, diverse work from home spaces, and a large package
room equipped with commercial refrigerators. The expansive outdoor courtyard,
spanning nearly three-fourths of an acre, offers a variety of inviting spaces that cater to
individuals of all ages, including scenic walking paths, grilling stations, large
lawn/multiuse space, a pavilion, game areas, a dog park, and private patios for ground
floor units.”

https://bostonrealestatetimes.com/m...64-unit-franklin-lofts-in-downtown-worcester/

Current site
4722441d-880c-4796-b3b9-e70dede116f5-LOC_274FranklinSt.jpg

https://www.telegram.com/story/news...complex-franklin-street-worcester/6737259001/

They submitted their building permit for this one, it's just awaiting approval it looks like
 
City has received bids for the DPW property. From the Worcester Business Journal:

Three familiar developers submit bids to buy Worcester’s property off Shrewsbury Street​

Developers building three high-profile projects throughout Worcester have submitted bids to buy and revitalize City-owned property on Albany Street, off Shrewsbury Street currently used by the Department of Public Works & Parks.

New York City developer Criterion Group, Atlanta-based Wood Partners, and Worcester’s GoVenture Capital Group all submitted bids by the Friday deadline, though the plans they submitted are being reviewed and are not yet public, said Worcester Media and Public Relations Administrator Tom Matthews.

Criterion Group, which is redeveloping the former site of Showcase Cinemas Worcester North into a 150,000-square-foot logistics center, submitted a bid of $6 million.

Wood Partners, the builder of the 370-apartment complex Alta on the Row at the former site of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, submitted a bid of $4 million.

GoVenture Capital Group, the developer behind the 364-unit Franklin Lofts project on Franklin Street, submitted a bid of $1.9 million.

Full Article: https://www.wbjournal.com/article/t...buy-worcesters-property-off-shrewsbury-street

As stated in the article, bid details are not public as of yet.
 
DCU Center reopened for the season this weekend with it's new seats on display. Quite a different look for the building. Much comfier as well.

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Looks like 51 harding st is finally getting a plan. Wife and i considering buying this when it was like 70k and convert it to a residence but we waited too long and someone bought it and resold for 300k. But nice to see someone finally doing something with it

I’m glad something is happening with this building. Unique and great location, those lofts will be mint.
 
A bit outside of the downtown area, some nice looking old industrial buildings along 280 Grove Street have been razed. Pity:

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This area is getting filled with strip-mall-like commercial areas like the “Trolley Yard” development across the street, so I assume these plots will be filled with more of the same:
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