Potential Redevelopment of Lindemann and Hurley Buildings Discussed at Public Meeting

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Furthermore, WECA requests that some space in the redeveloped property be designated for use by the West End Museum.

“Including Museum space in the complex would not only acknowledge the neighborhood’s extensive historic heritage but also draw visitors to the area and foster a broadened public awareness and understanding of the City of Boston’s urban culture,” wrote Matyka.

Duane Lucia, a longtime West End resident, asked in the event that the Lindemann-Hurley site were originally taken via eminent domain, if preference for any residential units created there could be given to displaced former West Enders, along with residents from other parts of the city who were also displaced due to urban renewal.