The Leominster TAP convened at Leominster Public Library on March 9, 2016. Under the direction of the Urban Land Institute’s Boston/New England District Council, the all-day event brought together city leaders, downtown business people and building owners, and a panel of design, planning and real estate professionals.

The charrette focused on Leominster’s interest in transforming its downtown into a destination, not just for city residents and its growing population of young professionals, but for North Central Massachusetts as well. The TAP looked closely at: the mix of restaurants and shops downtown; the availability of parking andtraf c; downtown parks and green space; pedestriansafety and access; overall downtown connectivity; a planned rail trail and the Monoosnoc Brook Walk.