The WRA is responsible for urban renewal planning, land acquisition, business relocation, demolition of obsolete structures, site testing/preparation and public improvements.
The Authority is made up of five (5) members, four (4) of whom are selected by the City Manager and one (1) by the Governor. The WRA is staffed by the City of Worcester, with the Chief Development Officer serving as the Chief Executive Officer, supported by staff from the City Solicitor's Office, the Budget Office, the Department of Public Works and Parks and the Executive Office of Economic Development.
Upcoming Meetings
Meeting Video and Agendas and Minutes of past meetings are available!
Downtown Worcester Urban Revitalization Plan (URP)
The Downtown Urban Revitalization Plan (URP) was initiated by the Worcester Redevelopment Authority (WRA) in cooperation with the City of Worcester and the Worcester City Council. The overarching vision of the URP is to build on the current momentum of downtown revitalization through strategic public investments to cultivate a safe and vibrant downtown with a strong and sustainable economic vitality.
WRA Responsible Employer & Inclusionary Participation Policy
Public Records Requests
On June 3, 2016 Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed An Act to Improve Public Records into law. Many of the provisions in the law took effect on January 1, 2017.
WRA RFP – Union Station Cafe Space
The Worcester Redevelopment Authority (WRA) is seeking proposals from qualified individuals, companies, and organizations to lease approximately 209 square feet of space located on the first floor of Union Station at 10 Washington Square to operate a quick service eatery and/or retail business that will benefit the patrons of Union Station and the surrounding area. Proposals are due Friday, February 14, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Proposers will be able to tour the property with a WRA representative on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. and on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
WRA RFP – Property Sale and Development / Former "Denholm" Property – 11/23/22
The Worcester Redevelopment Authority, in partnership with the City of Worcester, is offering for sale the real property located at 484-500 Main Street, Worcester, Massachusetts. The WRA is seeking a qualified Buyer/Developer to redevelop the Property. The successful proposer of the RFP will be assigned Preferred Developer status, at which time documents will be drafted regarding the sale and development of the Property in accordance with this RFP.
View the Bid Details for more information and details.
Contact Information
Address
Economic Development
City Hall 4th Floor
455 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01608
Contact
Phone: 508-799-1400
Fax: 508-799-1406
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Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.