October 2021: Block Party and Next Steps

It’s been a little while, but we are excited to share some updates about the Gilman Square Plan Implementation here and in person tomorrow at the Gilman Square Neighborhood Associations’ Block Partay.

The Zoning Feasibility and Massing Study Synthesis Report was completed recently and is available on the website. At this point the Economic Development division will be taking the reins from Planning, Preservation, and Zoning team to move the redevelopment project forward to the next stage. Rachel Nadkarni, Senior Planner – Urban Revitalization Specialist, will be the new point of contact.

A common question during the June public meeting was about the economics of these proposals. The City has engaged HR&A Advisors to conduct a market study to dig into the economic feasibility of the building types explored during the zoning feasibility phase and provide input to the developer selection process. Their process will be tied to the next public meeting series in the coming months.

As a first step in preparing for the next round of meetings, the City will be forming a Civic Advisory Committee. This committee will bring together a diverse group of Gilman Square neighborhood leaders and connectors and will be tasked with helping bring as many voices into the process as possible and to synthesize community feedback. More information will be distributed in November.

We are looking forward to connecting with all of you in this next phase and hope to see many of you at the Block Partay tomorrow.