Target Store Could Save Boston Shopping Center

Plans are in place to spend over $1 million to improve the Downtown Crossing shopping district.

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July 14, 2005, 7:00 AM PDT

By Brenda Meyer

"...If officials and other merchants get their way, Downtown Crossing would be the newest home to Target Corp., the chic discounter; this could mark a turning point.

After years of sparse dollars and failed initiatives, no one is taking any chances this time. The city and retailers are planning to spend more than $1 million over the next year to improve the outdoor part of the grimy retail district, in the largest investment made in more than two decades. The idea is to add everything from hanging plants to free wireless Internet to new benches."

Thanks to Brenda Meyer

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Tuesday, July 12, 2005 in The Boston Globe

Community / Economic Development Massachusetts

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