[MassHistPres] DCU conference Sept. 13th

[Marcia Starkey]

Matt,

 

Sounds as tho advocates are needed. The revival of rail in western Mass.
will be linked to numerous related historic structures which have lacked
care for a long time, as well as a focus on neglected neighborhoods. This
provides incentives to revive these places, but advocacy will be important
as always. 

 

Marcia Starkey, Greenfield HC

 

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In Beverly, the discussion of transit-oriented development seems to be
centered on the creation of a TIF zone and new construction while not a word
of preservation has been said by our main streets organization, the city or
the state.

Who in the state creates these incentives?  If the government is encouraging
"the new" over "the old", is it not urban renewal version 2.0?

Are their smart growth programs and organizations that encourage the
re-purposing older buildings instead of demolition?

Matt Pujo

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