Multi-use arts space in Mattapan Square
Resident asks the city to buy an old building in Mattapan Square and make it a multi-use space like Cambridge's Dance Complex for arts, wellness and classes, aiding local economic development.
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The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Please purchase one of the old buildings in Mattapan Square and turn it to a multi use space similar to Cambridge's Dance Complex.
Who it helps and why
The space can be used for culturally relevant arts, health and wellness events, classes and courses. It would serve a diverse population: race, ethnicity, age, gender, etc. It would also attract folks to the square which would be great for the economic development of the area.
Details
- Cycle
- 2024–25
- Submitted
- July 11, 2024
- Neighborhood
- Mattapan
- Place
- Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan, 02126
- Portal category
- Arts & Culture
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
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