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Issue · Bedford, MA

Bedford Plaza Hotel Revitalization and 340 Great Road Land Use

Proposal to acquire the hotel site for high-density housing and a public park using District Improvement Financing raises land-use, financing, and transparency questions.

Overview

Off-agenda presentation of concept to buy Bedford Plaza Hotel, create parkland, and allow 30 units/acre housing via DIF and special obligation bonds. Board gave conceptual support while noting financial and jurisdictional limits.

Arguments in favor
Creates public park and mixed-use housing while using innovative financing
planning-board 2026-06-23
For
Arguments against
Discussed off-agenda, limiting public participation and preparation time
planning-board 2026-06-22
Against
What's next

Further planning and financing details to be developed

Bedford Plaza Hotel340 Great RoadDIFpublic park