The Worcester Planning Board approved slightly revised plans for a more than 200-unit apartment complex on Hemans Street, which removed a few units and added more than 100 parking spaces.
Walker Lofts, a 62-unit apartment complex at the former Walker Shoe Factory in Worcester, will officially open with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday afternoon, the City of Worcester announced in a Monday press release.
The redevelopment of the 150-year-old former factory was first announced in 2019 when Chelsea-based developer Anthony Rossi bought the property at 28 Water St. for $660,000.
The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester will construct two three-story townhouse-style dormitory buildings along City View Street, according to applications to the Worcester Planning Board and Conservation Commission.
The City of Worcester is launching an 18-month citywide planning process in an effort to address issues regarding housing, land use, environment, transportation, and economic development.