A 25-story tower containing 502 apartments would help reverse the decline of Somerville’ Davis Square, developer Copper Mill states in its initial development application for the $260 million project.
The debate over a potential high-rise apartment tower in Davis Square entered the Somerville mayoral race heading into Tuesday’s election as finalist Jake Wilson stated his opposition to the project.
Somerville Mayor Katjana Ballantyne supports tougher penalties for owners of vacant storefronts and properties, following a study that determined the current ordinance is ineffective.
Asana Partners is seeking to renovate and expand a block of commercial properties in Somerville’s Davis Square with life science space above updated storefronts.
