Proposals are being sought to redevelop a trio of buildings on Main Street in Springfield. The city-owned properties, which include the Masonic Building and the Colonial Block, are within the newly-created "convention district" near MGM Casino and the MassMutual Center.
“My administration stands ready to work with a creative and qualified development team that can see the development opportunities that these properties have and their potential for creating a more unified and cohesive South Main Street District. My goal is to create more synergy and involvement with MGM Springfield to create street and sidewalk activation not only to the MassMutual Center but just as important, a promenade ‘avenue’ into our South End business district to experience the Italian-American delicacies day and night,” continued Mayor Sarno. “In doing so, we will be attracting more businesses, more residents, more visitors and more of that good four-letter word – JOBS!”
The Springfield Redevelopment Authority will review applications, which are due March 24th.