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USN Supports Plan to Preserve and Enhance Historic Storefront

10/1/2014

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Union Square Neighbors submitted a letter to the Somerville Planning Board expressing support of the proposed development at 314-316 Somerville Ave, formerly the site of Fiesta Bakery, which experienced a fire and is now vacant.

“As a small, simple infill project, this is the right building for this location, blending well into its surrounding context, improving this stretch of Somerville Avenue, and improving the site it sits on,” wrote Tim Talun, USN Chairperson. “After seeing many projects proposed in Union Square that have been developed simply to maximize the financial potential of a site, it is refreshing to see a project like this that enhances what exists instead of simply replacing it.”

In its letter, USN also requested that the Planning Board consider how this developer can be strongly encouraged to ensure that the retail space proposed is well maintained and occupied by an active, neighborhood-oriented business.

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