South End Neighborhood Revitalization ProjectProject Manager: Ms. Samalid M. Hogan, Office of Planning and Economic Development Learn more about the South End Revitalization Project. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The results from the Education and Youth Strategies Survey is now available. Click here to open PDF file with summary of the results.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: The City is requesting proposals for redevelopment of two South End properties:
CLICK HERE to go to Comm-Pass and access the RFPs.  Infrastructure Projects UpdateDwight Street Extension Streetscape ImprovementsDescription: The project area spans three blocks and encompasses about 850 feet of roadway. The main goal of this project is to improve the physical roadway conditions, on-street parking, and improve lighting and safety. Specific infrastructure improvements included the reconstruction of sidewalks, installation of new lighting, wheelchair ramps, crosswalks, and new trees. Funding Sources: CDBG Funds (design) and MassWorks Grant (construction) Status: COMPLETED Project Partners: City of Springfield Office of Planning & Economic Development and the Department of Public Works. Designer: Purcell Emerson Wight Playground RenovationsLocation: Marble Street, South End Description: This project entailed a major renovation and expanded of Emerson Wight Playground. Neighborhood residents provided input on design and layout of the expanded facility. New playscapes, a water feature, playing fields, a basketball court, a running track, and a picnic grove were installed. In addition, a serious drainage problem caused by runoff from the bluff to the east were corrected. Funding Sources: CDBG Funds, City Bond (Urban Renewal Plan implementation), PARC Grant, and City Capital Improvements Fund. Status: COMPLETED Project Partners: City of Springfield Office of Planning & Economic Development/ Office of Parks and Facilities, the Springfield Redevelopment Authority and UMass LARP Students. Designer: GZA Outing Park Historic District RehabilitationLocation: Oswego St., Bayonne St., Dwight St. Ext., and Niagara St. Description: This project entails a phased rehabilitation of 23 historic, four-story masonry buildings built between 1913 and 1927 known as the Hollywood District. The developer of this project is First Resource Companies LLC. The district was recently designated a historic district and named Outing Park. The rehabilitation will include: roofs, windows, re-pointing and cleaning masonry, boilers, kitchens, baths, new floors and common area hallways, intercom, fire escapes, fire alarm systems, security systems, sidewalks, street lights, landscaping and fencing. Learn more about Worthington Commons, a past rehabilitation project by First Resource Companies LLC. Status: WORK IN PROGRESS Project Leader: First Resource Companies LLC.
Photo GalleryConstruction Photos (2012): October-December/ August / JunePhotos of Main Street Walking Tour and Press Event - October 8, 2010Main Street Construction Photos - June 14, 2010.Emerson Wight Park Community Design Meeting Part II held on February 2, 2010 at the Gentile Apartments Community Room. Planning exercise assitance provided by UMass Lansdcape and Design Graduate students.Communities Count Announcement at Emerson Wight Park - June 30, 2009Governor Patrick's Visit to the South End - July 7, 2008Market Research ReportsUrban Land Institute Reports
Disclaimer: Schedules, budget, plans, and general information posted on this website are subject to change without notice. We will make our best effort to keep all the information up to date. If you have any questions or suggestions for improvements, please contact Samalid Hogan at 413-787-6020. |
UPCOMING MEETINGS/ PROXIMA REUNIONWhen: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 - 6:00 p.m. - 7:30p.m. Where: South End Middle School, 36 Margaret Street, Springfield (map) Refreshments will be served. Childcare will be provided. Questions? Call Ms. Hogan at 413-787-6020 To add your e-mail to our distribution list, send an email to shogan@springfieldcityhall.com. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cuando: Miercoles 27 de Febrero de 2013 - 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Donde: Escuela Secundaria del South End, 36 Margaret Street, Springfield (mapa) Se serviran refrigerios. Se ofrecera cuidado de ninos. Para incluir su email en nuestra lista de distribucion, envie un email a shogan@springfieldcityhall.com. Si tiene preguntas, favor de llamar a Ms. Hogan al 413-787-6020. COMMUNITY SURVEYSEducation and Youth Strategies Survey (March 2013)Residents Community Survey (2012)This surveys were funded by Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant.
SOUTH END UPDATE/ NOTICIAS DEL SOUTH ENDMay/June (Mayo y Junio):En EspañolMarch/April (Marzo y Abril):In EnglishEn EspañolSouth End Revitalization Coalition Meeting Presentations from Feb. 22, 2012ReBuild Springfield Presentation Choice Neighborhood Presentation SOUTH END IN THE NEWSDecember 6, 2011 - LUXE Burger Bar named preferred developer for former Springfield Visitor Information Center building. he Springfield Redevelopment Authority has selected a preferred developer for the former Visitor Information Center, which is proposing a $2.3 million investment to convert the riverfront site to a LUXE Burger Bar patterned after a Rhode Island restaurant. Read Article. June 15, 2011 - President Obama orders federal disaster aid in wake of tornadoes for Hampden, Worcester counties. President Barack Obama Wednesday declared a major disaster exists in the commonwealth of Massachusetts and ordered federal aid to supplement commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and tornadoes on June 1, 2011. Read Article June 12, 2011 - Stickball game held in South End neighborhood Sunday. As he looked at the bricks strewn across the parking lot of the former Alfred G. Zanetti School on Howard Street, Gerald Daniele, of Springfield, remembered the place in its glory days. Read Article June 8, 2011 - Springfield's South End recovering from tornado. The lunchtime crowd was back at the Red Rose Pizzeria Wednesday, another sign that the South End is recovering from last week’s tornado. Read Article April 7, 2011 - New middle school approved for Springfield's South End. The School Committee Thursday night voted to accept a proposal from School Superintendent Alan J. Ingram for a revised school boundary plan that includes the addition of a new middle school in the city’s South End. Read Article |
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