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Union Crossing: Reviving Lawrence with Community-Led Development

The Union Crossing project in Lawrence, MA aims to revitalize the city by redeveloping historic mills, providing housing, promoting economic development, and fostering a healthy community. This initiative also includes infrastructure improvements, sustainable practices, and community impact strategies. The project's success relies on partnerships, funding from various sources, and a dedicated volunteer committee driving the vision forward.

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Union Crossing: Reviving Lawrence with Community-Led Development

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  1. Audrey Nelson Award Recipient 2013The Lawrence CommunityWorks/Lawrence Community Development Partnership Spicket River Greenway Lawrence Gateway Project Reviviendo Gateway District Union Crossing/ Canal St. Corridor Lawrence, MA

  2. Union Crossing Phase One 50 Island Street/ One Union Street

  3. Mill sites are often close to transit and services, but suffer from industrial contamination, aging infrastructure, and demand for additional parking

  4. Union Crossing:Community Planning Process • All-volunteer Committee helped to shape the project’s design and development • LCW members were involved in architect selection, site visits, project design, advocacy, and outreach to local residents and businesses • More than twenty charrettes and committee meetings were held from January 2008 to October 2010 • Community needs and priorities created a mandate for the Union Crossing Master Plan, Vision, and Objectives Union Crossing architect Bruce Coldham with LCW members at the January 19, 2008 community meeting

  5. Union Crossing Vision & Goals Union Crossing is the next building block in the revitalization of the Reviviendo Gateway District and the City of Lawrence. The project will: • Redevelop Lawrence’s historic mills for Lawrencians • Provide Family and Workforce Housing • Support Local Economic Development • Set a Standard for Energy-Efficient and Healthy Development • Build Resident Assets and Wealth • Promote Education and Wellness

  6. New vehicle/ pedestrian Bridge over the North Canal Riverfront playground and community gardens Union Crossing Infrastructure Improvements Brownfield remediation, new storm water system, and improved parking Streetscape improvements and utility upgrades

  7. View looking north across the Merrimack River New energy-efficient 1, 2 & 3 BR apartments Union Crossing Building Improvements New main entrance

  8. New 95 kW rooftop solar array Main lobby and management office Union Crossing Building Improvements “Front porch” for each apartment

  9. Union Crossing:Community and Economic Impact • 60 units of energy-efficient, healthy, and affordable housing for working families • 352 new construction jobs • 200+ new permanent jobs in development • 350+ permanent jobs retained • New United Way/ Lawrence CommunityWorks Family Financial Center opening in 2013 • $133K in tax revenue to City of Lawrence

  10. Tools & Techniques: Partnership is key to success! • Funding sources • EPA Brownfields • U.S. Small Business Administration • HUD – EDI program • MassDevelopment Brownfields / Commonwealth of MA BRAC program • Commonwealth of MA: CDAG/ MORE Jobs / MassWorks • CDBG and HOME programs • Private equity (Lawrence CommunityWorks and partners) • New England Foundation for the Arts

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