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Downtown
Development Initiatives
Trial Court
215 Main Street
The Trial Court opened in September,
2000.
Legion Parkway/Main
Street Reconstruction
Legion Parkway and part of Main Street have recently been reconstructed
to improve the downtown area. Funding for the project was provided through a
Public Works Economic Development (PWED) grant from the Executive Office of Transportation
and Construction. The scope of the project included the reconstruction of Main
Street from Belmont Street to Pleasant Street and the reconstruction of Legion
Parkway. It also included sidewalk reconstruction, modifications to storm drainage
systems and new street lighting. The project has complimented the recent downtown
construction.
BAT Intermodal Station
(10 Commercial
Street)
In 1998 the City constructed a new Intermodal Transportation Terminal on
the corner of Court and Commercial Street. The new facility is within convenient
walking distance of the downtown commuter rail station. This offers commuter
rail passengers easy access to all parts of Brockton by linking the two forms
of transportation. The project, which serves approximately 8,000 riders a
day, was constructed at a cost of $3 million.
Public Library Expansion
An expansion
of the Main Street branch of the Brockton Public Library has been proposed. The
25,000 square foot addition will be constructed on the land which housed the
former unemployment office. The site abuts the Salisbury Plain
River.
White Avenue and Montello Street Land Acquisition
As part
of Brockton's "Greening the Salisbury" project, the City has
acquired a 40,577 square foot lot on the corner of White Avenue and Montello
Street through an Urban Self Help Grant. The purpose of the acquisition
is to develop the site into a passive recreation area, adding valuable
green
space to the downtown. The project will also link other downtown initiatives
currently
underway. This is the first of several planned acquisitions by the City
to create a river walk and trail system adjacent to the Salisbury River
Plain.
Council on Aging
The City of Brockton has constructed a 10,500 square foot headquarters
for the Council on Aging on Father Kenney Way. The site abuts the Salisbury Plain
River.
Genova Building
(214 Main
Street)
The building, also known as Crescent Block, was built in 1886. It
contains three stories and 34,340 square feet of commercial space. The City
is currently
assisting the owner with redevelopment plans as a potential location for
a college facility in the downtown.
Elmcourt Hotel
(31 West
Elm Street)
Formerly the Hotel Bryant, the building was constructed in 1906. In 1995,
Hotel Bryant received a special tax assessment and was approved as a certified
project from the City and State. The building, which is located across
from the trial court, was renovated to include conference and restaurant
facilities.
Bessie Baker Lot
57 Main Street
The 18,778 square foot lot is located on the corner of Main
Street and Legion Parkway. It was the site of the Bessie Baker building
prior to its demolition in 1998. Once a tenant is found, a 30,000 square
foot office
building will be constructed accordingly with an attached parking facility.
It is considered a cornerstone lot for downtown Brockton with its high
visibility along Main Street. This represents significant development for
the downtown
area.
Former Bat Terminal
Now owned by
the City of Brockton, the site is strategically located near the intersection
of Belmont and Main Street, and across the street from
the City's parking garage on Crescent Street. The City is currently considering
several redevelopment opportunities for the property, such as a Farmer’s
Market or a Pedestrian Connection linking the new library and City Hall.
The project would compliment other downtown projects such as the Main Street
library expansion and the land acquisition on White Avenue and Montello Street.
Protentis Plaza
Located across from the new Trial Court, Protentis
Plaza now includes the Plaza Pharmacy, the first drugstore to locate
on Main Street in 10 years. It opened its doors in April 1998 as a direct
result
of the downtown’s economic resurgence.
Brockton Neighborhood Health Center
The Brockton Neighborhood Health Center received Tax
Increment Financing. It is the fastest growing urban Health Center in the
state and second fastest in the country. It will soon be expanding.
New Elementary School
The City of Brockton is in the process of constructing a new 95,600 square
foot, 800-pupil elementary school at the corner of Belmont Street and Warren
Avenue. The site is traversed by the Salisbury Brook and will include passive
recreation on both sides of the stream.
The proposed school will be constructed through the assembly
of several blighted, deteriorated properties and will serve as a new gateway
into downtown.