Joyful Program
With the completion of the Green Line Extension in Gilman Square, the neighborhood finally gained a spot on the Somerville map. Public transit creates a new demand for safe, accessible streets as well as an increased demand for nearby residential and commercial space.
One major goal of this project is to give gilman square an identity. One which values and benefits existing residents.
Gilman Square is densely populated with residential and civic development. However, even though there is a plethora of government related spaces, the area lacks community and commercial services, causing a zoning imbalance. Gilman Square residents crave a lively, exciting civic space which offers a mixture of services, employment opportunities, and cultural and transportation options.
With the completion of the Green Line Extension in Gilman Square, the neighborhood finally gained a spot on the Somerville map. Public transit creates a new demand for safe, accessible streets as well as an increased demand for nearby residential and commercial space.
One major goal of this project is to give gilman square an identity. One which values and benefits existing residents.
Gilman Square is densely populated with residential and civic development. However, even though there is a plethora of government related spaces, the area lacks community and commercial services, causing a zoning imbalance. Gilman Square residents crave a lively, exciting civic space which offers a mixture of services, employment opportunities, and cultural and transportation options.