The last two days have seen Lowell City officials providing a whirlwind tour of the Mill City for a visiting international delegation.
The group has met with developers, UMass Lowell and LINC officials, and non-profit stakeholders to not only get a better understanding of what Lowell is, but what it could also be with support from the United Nations entities that are the backbone of the Frontrunner City initiative.
In the coming days, InsideLowell will offer even more details and perspective on exactly what has already occurred and what this all this means, through our writing and our Daily Pulse podcasts.
But for now, here is just a sampling of visuals from the very impressive packet prepared by the Department of Planning and Development team and presented to our visitors, laying out a vision of what Lowell can become as America’s first Frontrunner City;
9 responses to “Reimagining Lowell: A Vision Begins to Emerge”
South Common that clean? and safe for kids to play in without getting stuck by a stray hypodermic needle?
I really hope people don’t forget how this all came about……seems like that’s what is happening.
Living in the city for well over 50 years. It will be wonderful to see the city transformed. I sincerely hope that the powers to be do not forget the Centralville section of the city. Which has been plagued with crime and drug activity for so many years.
What occurred to make this happen?
Never apologize for being a “cheerleader” for Lowell. This city needs it and deserves it. It’s why I started The Merrimack Company and Lowell General Store – to celebrate Lowell and the Merrimack Valley
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A lot of high-risers envisioned – what has changed since Sal gave up on them?
Thank you for the slides, Teddy. Where did you find them? I was at the City Council meeting on Tuesday and these were not presented there.
This sounds good. I just hope we don’t loose what makes Lowell special under those hi rises. We have beautiful architecture to showcase as well as good “mom and pop” stores and restaurants. I doubt they will be able to compete with the chain stores and fast food places that will likely tag along with this plan.