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Rendering of Gilman Square from the Station Area Plan (2014).

Share your priorities for redevelopment in Gilman Square

The City owns two properties in Gilman Square that are being considered for redevelopment: 350 Medford St, also known as the Homans Site, and the "Triangle Lot," the green slope at the intersection of Pearl St and Medford St. The City is also considering an urban renewal plan in Gilman Square. This would allow the City to take the Mobil station property, 360 Medford St, and would accelerate coordination between new development on both 350 and 360 Medford Street. There has not been any decision about connecting in the Mobil site, and that decision will be guided by how important combining the sites is to meet community priorities. 

The next step in making a decision about how to proceed is to check in with Gilman Square residents, businesses, artists, and other stakeholders about your priorities for what happens next on these sites. Let us know what you think about the future of Gilman Square.

This survey mirrors the breakout room discussions during the March 14th community meeting. If you would like to know more about what was discussed, Presentation Slides and a video recording are available. You can see what meeting attendees had to say by reviewing the Jamboards from the breakout sessions.

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Your Priorities

Share your priorities in five different categories: 

  • Community Infrastructure
  • Community spaces 
  • Types of Businesses
  • Housing
  • Other Outcomes
Early ideas have included an elevator connection to the Gilman Square station (a "no hill" route to the station), flood prevention tank, and a path to Richdale Ave through the properties.
Early ideas have included a gym, teen center, sledding hill, park with trees, and more benches. Some have said they like the existing space, while others note it doesn't meet their personal needs.
Early ideas have included a grocery, restaurants, cafes, and small businesses. Some have noted that offices/lab space on the upper floors could bring jobs and tax revenue while others do not prefer those kinds of uses.
Early ideas have included higher than typical affordable housing percentages, some people have also noted preferences for rental or ownership housing, as well as priorities for particular unit sizes and features.
Early ideas have included more community events or maintaining a quiet neighborhood feel at night. Do you have any other goals that we should know about?