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Although there has been no formal confirmation to-date, all signs indicate Boston developer Finard Properties will demolish and convert the long-struggling Greendale Mall in Worcester into an Amazon fulfillment warehouse, the first of such conversion in New England of an enclosed shopping mall into an industrial building. This is a reversal of Finard's original plan when it purchased the mall in 2019, saying it would convert the property into an outdoor shopping lifestyle center with apartments.

Is an Amazon warehouse the best option to replace the Greendale Mall?
Yes, it creates jobs and follows the trend of retail moving online. (40%, 90 VOTES)
It's not the best option, but it will convert a rundown property back into productive use. (37%, 84 VOTES)
No, the developer's original plan for a lifestyle center was better. (20%, 46 VOTES)
No, the original building should be restored, rather than demolished. (3%, 6 VOTES)
Poll Description

Although there has been no formal confirmation to-date, all signs indicate Boston developer Finard Properties will demolish and convert the long-struggling Greendale Mall in Worcester into an Amazon fulfillment warehouse, the first of such conversion in New England of an enclosed shopping mall into an industrial building. This is a reversal of Finard's original plan when it purchased the mall in 2019, saying it would convert the property into an outdoor shopping lifestyle center with apartments.

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  • December 1, 2020
    Please do not bring Amazon to Worcester! More billions for Bezos and more shuttered businesses here in Worcester. No! A thousand times no!
  • December 1, 2020

    I’m torn about this as I believe we need more affordable housing but it makes sense to take advantage of an opportunity for jobs.