Mayor Sarno states, “I want to thank Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll, who is serving as acting Governor while Governor Maura Healey is traveling to Ireland, and MassDevelopment President Dan Rivera, who both as former mayors always the heart of a mayor, for taking the time to visit and view the progress of this major and historic economic development project at 31 Elm Street. This is yet another project the nay-sayers said would never get done. The 31 Elm Street project, a unique public-private partnership, is a legacy project that will reactivity an underutilized property in the heart of our downtown. In addition, to the housing component, retail space, restaurant (which will honor the late Andy Yee), the project will create numerous jobs, enhance the walkability of our downtown connecting MGM Springfield, the MassMutual Center and our entire downtown Convention District, along with promote workforce training aspects.”
“It is amazing to see the progress made and the excitement and buzz around this project is great. My administration will continue to work with all of our public and private partners to continue to advance this project across the finish line. The developer is already accepting tenant applications and some of the housing units are already filling up, which is great to hear. The 31 Elm Street project, along with the City’s Court Square project, will complete reinvigorate our Court Square area which will bring with it unlimited potential for future events and complement the numerous other projects my administration has either completed or are working to advance, including the new civic center parking garage facility and the redevelopment of the properties across the MGM Springfield on State Street and Main Street, just to name a few.”
