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Councilors press for clarity on ADA upgrades at 165 Broadway; staff cite $15 million plan, elevator would trigger more work
Summary
Somerville councilors pressed staff on May 20 for clearer cost estimates and prioritization for ADA upgrades at 165 Broadway, a city-owned building used by Team Empowerment for youth programming.
Somerville councilors on the Public Utility & Public Works Committee pressed staff on May 20 for clearer cost estimates and prioritization for ADA upgrades at 165 Broadway, a city-owned building used by Team Empowerment for youth programming.
Councilor McLaughlin introduced two orders (25-0089 and 25-0088) asking the city to provide an estimate for ADA work at 165 Broadway and to prioritize the building for accessibility upgrades so youth programs can fully use the space. Committee members and staff discussed a prior facility analysis and differing dollar figures for a full renovation.
"My understanding...the total number for renovating this entire building will be $15,000,000," Councilor McLaughlin said. Earlier figures discussed by…
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