Redevelop vacant Shawmut Avenue buildings
Resident asks the City to incentivize redevelopment of long-vacant buildings on Shawmut Ave, creating a second main street in the South End with businesses serving a wider range of residents.
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The idea
Shawmut Ave has some buildings that have long been vacant and abandoned. The City should incentivize redevelopment of these buildings and envision the street as a second main street of the South End.
Who it helps and why
Shawmut runs alongside residents of a range of socioeconomic groups, though the businesses currently on the street generally cater primarily to wealthier residents. It would be great if, as part of investing in these under utilized spaces, there were a broader range of businesses catering to a broader range of residents.
Details
- Cycle
- 2026–27
- Submitted
- August 7, 2026
- Neighborhood
- South End
- Place
- West Dedham Street, Boston, 02118
- Portal category
- Economy & Workers
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
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