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Two West End adaptive‑reuse projects highlighted as examples of small‑scale historic revitalization
Summary
Presenters showcased two recent adaptive‑reuse efforts — Improv Central at 500 Central Avenue and the Park Station/Southie Restaurant on Park Street — crediting small‑business facade grants, local artists and design choices with reactivating historic buildings and public space.
Two adaptive‑reuse projects on Alameda’s West End drew the Historical Advisory Board’s attention after the Radium Theatre discussion on March 5.
Claire Slattery, founder of Improv Central, described how a 50/50 city facade grant and coordinated design work revitalized an 1886 storefront at 500 Central Avenue. Slattery said the renovation — exterior metalwork, new signage, restored storefront and interior upgrades — has led to steady neighborhood use since opening five months ago, with roughly 400…
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