When Revitalization Is Poorly Planned

How can medium-sized cities best revitalize their downtowns? Worcesterdebates its latest attempt.

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March 12, 2002, 8:00 AM PST

"About 10 years ago, city officials scrapped a demolition plan for the train station, built in 1911, and instead used federal transportation funds to bring it back to life. But the project was supposed to include cafes and kiosks within its cavernous waiting hall, a bus depot, and a broader redevelopment of the surrounding area - all of which failed to materialize."

Thanks to Anthony Flint

FULL STORY: Worcester to vote on station plan

Sunday, March 10, 2002 in The Boston Globe

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