5 Salem Square | Worcester

[ctsketch]

Finally something happened at the former cathedral site! been wondering how long it would take. 163 units, 28k SF commercial and 107 parking spaces

https://www.worcesterma.gov/applications/boards-commissions/planning-board/PB-2023-006%20-%205%20Salem%20Square%20(aka%20109%20Franklin%20Street)%20Preliminary%20Site%20Plan/PB-2023-006%20-%205%20Salem%20Square%20(Prelim%20Site)%20-%20Architecture.pdf

 

[cubalibre]

underground parking
According to the wbj there is designated space for a restaurant and for a supermarket.

 

[ctsketch]

underground parking
According to the wbj there is designated space for a restaurant and for a supermarket.

def need another grocery store downtown and canal

 

[SlothofDespond]

Absolutely hideous but whatever, build it. Especially with the market. That's a game changer for downtown.

 

[stick n move]

Apparently it looks like this now:

https://www.telegram.com/story/news...s-planned-for-downtown-worcester/71288151007/

 

[ctsketch]

Apparently it looks like this now:

https://www.telegram.com/story/news...s-planned-for-downtown-worcester/71288151007/

They are trying to sell the lot

 

[SlothofDespond]

Apparently it looks like this now:

https://www.telegram.com/story/news...s-planned-for-downtown-worcester/71288151007/

Er, that picture is actually the City Square parcel on the corner of Front and Mercantile (across the street from Ruth's Chris). I believe 5 Salem Sq. is actually the corner of Franklin and Church (across from the WPL).