A Boston Globe story
In the heart of Roxbury near Nubian Square, an 8.5-acre former MBTA bus yard sat unused for decades. The land was polluted with industrial chemicals and waste, and the decaying buildings were filled with asbestos and lead paint. In the early 2000s, two local developers joined forces to begin the herculean effort of tearing it down, cleaning it up, and building something new.
Almost 20 years later, that “something new” has a name: Bartlett Station.
Bartlett Station is a mixed-use development with 382 housing units, plus retail and commercial space for Roxbury businesses. When it’s finished, it will comprise ten different buildings connected by green space, including a public lawn and an outdoor events space. There will be affordable senior housing, a gallery filled with local art, and a community gathering space.
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