Newbury Street

Newbury Street was once a thriving piece of Lawrence, offering a mixed-use corridor of businesses, homes, and churches. Population shifts, mainstream church divestment, arson, and larger economic challenges have all contributed to the blighted face of the street. While new investment by LCW and private homeowners have brought back some activity, there’s an opportunity to more fully transform the area into a vibrant part of the North Common neighborhood.

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The Newbury Street Corridor project will untangle the property hurdles that exist today—title inconsistencies, tax delinquency, fragmented ownership, a variety of liens, and environmental issues—and transform 9 parcels into a 33-unit infill development. Our plans include revitalizing 80% of remaining vacant lots and buildings into residential units, neighborhood-accessible parking, and commercial spaces.