The Worcester City Council will be discussing the proposed Downtown Urban Revitalization Plan that targets 24 properties for redevelopment and possible taking by the city.
The plan created by the Worcester Redevelopment Authority would guide Worcester’s development efforts over the next 20 years, covering over 118 acres of land, including some that can be taken from owners by eminent domain. The area covered by the plan includes 118 parcels and 380 properties covering approximately 67 businesses and 214 condominium units over a 118.4 acre area.
One of the most critical and essential portions of the plan has been the targeting of 24 properties for redevelopment assistance or taking by the city. City officials have said they would use the power to take the land for a higher use.
The Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, among other organizations and members of the community, will be attending the meeting in support of the plan, which needs approval from the Worcester City Council and the state Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development.
The discussion will take place at 4:15 p.m. in the City Council chambers in City Hall.
