Gateway Redevelopment Project

The Amherst Redevelopment Authority has recently endorsed the concept to proceed with a project to redevelop approximately ten acres on North Pleasant Street immediately adjacent to the University of Massachusetts Amherst. This project would bring additional student housing and related services to this district. The value of this project comes in two primary areas. First, the project would provide for significant new taxable assessment. Second, the project would provide additional student housing, allowing the University to expand its enrollment. Bringing new students to Amherst allow the University to grow to an appropriate and sustainable size while providing additional new customers for downtown Amherst.

There is much to be done in order for this vision to become a reality. I am dedicated to bringing energy and focus to this exciting project.

Larry