The Revere TAP convened on June 28 at the GarfieldSchool in Revere under the direction of the Urban Land Institute’s Boston/New England District Council. Over the course of the day, the TAP, made up of design, development, construction and planning professionals, met with city officials, developers, community activists, business owners and residents. Long a destination for immigrants attracted by its lower cost housing and less expensive storefronts, Shirley Avenue is on the cusp of some major changes as a luxury apartment development boom takes off on Revere Beach. Two themes emerged during interviews and discussions with various stakeholders. The panel clearly observed tremendous untapped potential in Shirley Avenue’s array of ethnic markets and restaurants; the hundreds of new apartments taking shape along Revere Beach could very well provide a new customer base for local businesses. But TAP members also clearly heard the strong concerns of neighborhood residents and business owners that improvements, if not carefully thoughtout, could lead to gentri cation.