Project Abstract
Somerville, Massachusetts, the most densely populated
streetcar suburb in New England, is home to 76,000 people.
In 1973, Davis Square, one of the citys largest central
squares and a traditional commercial center, was selected as
the location for a new station on the Red Line T (subway),
using a former freight rail line that bisected the community.
While the station was being planned, the city and the community
developed a visionary strategy to radically transform
the streets and pedestrian access to the square, provide additional
on-street parking, improve its visual appearance, and
create opportunities for new development.
Somerville, Massachusetts, the most densely populated
streetcar suburb in New England, is home to 76,000 people.
In 1973, Davis Square, one of the citys largest central
squares and a traditional commercial center, was selected as
the location for a new station on the Red Line T (subway),
using a former freight rail line that bisected the community.
While the station was being planned, the city and the community
developed a visionary strategy to radically transform
the streets and pedestrian access to the square, provide additional
on-street parking, improve its visual appearance, and
create opportunities for new development.
Further Reading:
Davis Square, Somerville, Massachusetts
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