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Redevelopment of Nashville, a model?

maryann lombardi — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:35:49 +0000

The Urbanophile is a blog I enjoy. This recent post on Nashville struck me, certainly not necessarily because of any similarity between the City of Springfield and the topic environment, but because of the authors investigation/questioning of Why and How Nashville has begun such a noticeable comeback. I was interested in his comment about the City’s self reflection/criticism and high expectations. Useful in thinking about the development of our own ideas and redevelopment.

Court Square, Springfield MA

maryann lombardi — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 14:09:21 +0000

With a focus on creating a footprint in downtown Springfield, MA, UMass Amherst has focused it’s attention on Court Square. UMass Amherst renovated 3-7 Elm Street into the UMass Amherst Design Center which began studios in Fall 2010. The University also signed a Memorandum of Understanding to occupy space in 31 Elm Street when redeveloped.

City to City: Springfield visits Winston-Salem and Greensboro

maryann lombardi — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 20:48:29 +0000

At the beginning of December a delegation from Springfield visited these North Carolina cities to learn first hand about their revitalization. Read about our trip in the following Business West article.

http://businesswest.com/2010/12/city-to-city