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Mayor says 1 Westfield Place redevelopment moving forward despite new appeal
Summary
Mayor Bridal told the council the town has prevailed in four prior court challenges to the amended 1 Westfield Place redevelopment plan, described a new appeal filed by opponents as an effort to delay the project, and reiterated the project includes roughly $375 million in investment and $42 million in infrastructure improvements.
Mayor Bridal updated the council on the status of the 1 Westfield Place redevelopment and a new legal challenge from local advocates.
"The court has ruled in the Town's favor all 4 times in challenges brought by the advocates," Bridal said, describing the most recent appeal as another attempt to delay the project. The mayor said opponents "falsely believe that a new administration will somehow be able to disregard our legally binding negotiated agreements," and affirmed the town is continuing leasing and signage efforts.
Bridal described the redevelopment as a transformative project, estimating a $375,000,000 total investment and $42,000,000 in infrastructure and streetscape improvements, and said Cushman & Wakefield serves as leasing agent and is optimistic about attracting tenants. Bridal also said the town will continue defending the legal challenges and that staff time is required to respond to the appeals.
No new council vote was taken on 1 Westfield Place at the meeting; the mayor framed the update as informational about ongoing litigation and project milestones.
