Priority Redevelopment Parcels

Scroll down to learn more about the priority redevelopment parcels, including their locations and a brief description of why they rose to the top. Check back here as the project progresses for more details on the potential future redevelopment of each site.

To explore all the priority redevelopment parcels, visit this interactive map. <To be linked to a map with just the priority properties.

Among other things, priority redevelopment parcels generally . . .

·       Do not have active City uses   

·       Are likely unsuitable for future City uses

·       Are located near existing shops, services, community resources, and/or housing

·       Are well served by water and sewer utilities

·       Are environmentally suitable for redevelopment (avoid floodplains, wetlands, steep slopes, etc.)

1: John Eaton Road and Stone Street

9.83 acres

This site includes two parcels. They are near various natural amenities, such as Cowee Pond and Perley Brook. A nearby bike trail connects them to others. They do not have any wetlands or flood risk areas, which could help enable safe and environmentally-compatible construction.

2: Eaton Street and Green Street

66 acres

This parcel is close to Gardner Municipal Golf Course, Mount Wachusett Community College, Crystal Lake, and several businesses. It is also close to Route 140, offering easy access to neighboring communities.

3: Stuart Street

0.39 acres

This parcel is close to Downtown, several recreational spaces, such as the Ovila Case Playground and Greenwood Memorial Pool and Spray Park, and Crystal Lake. It contains no wetlands or flood risk areas.

4: Oriole Street

0.25 acres

This property is also near several recreational spaces, such as the Greenwood Playground, as well as the Downtown. This parcel also contains no wetlands or flood risk areas.

5: Grant Street

0.16 acres

This parcel is very close to Downtown, Gardner Academy for Learning and Technology, and Routes 68 and 101. It contains no wetlands or flood risk areas.

6: Willow Street and Pleasant Street

0.1 acres

This parcel is near Downtown, Waterford Street School, and several recreational spaces, such as Pulaski Playground and Dog Park. This parcel also contains no wetlands or flood risk areas.