The Revitalist

The Banker & Tradesman reports that the future looks rosier for Downtown Crossing.  With the closing of Filene's and Barnes & Noble over the summer, people were starting to be concerned about the shopping district's viability. But the City and others are predicting that more housing and offices will pave the wave to a revitalized district.

Since Downtown Crossing is one of my least favorite places in the city, I certainly want to belive them. Everyone is waiting to see what the Vorando Realty Trust folks will do with the Filene's building. It is such a lovely building, let's hope they do it justice. I've got my fingers crossed...