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Mayor Sends Letter to Filene's Redeveloper

Mar 09, 2010

Yesterday, Mayor Menino sent a letter to one of the developers of the Filene's (One Franklin St.) redevelopment in Downtown Crossing. In the letter he said, “I am directing the Boston Redevelopment Authority to examine eminent domain options for the One Franklin Street site. I will also ask that the Authority re-evaluate the approvals it has already given this project.” Read the full letter to Vornado chairman Roth.

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