Project Manager: Office of Planning and Economic Development
Project Location: 1592 Main Street
Property Owners: City of Springfield, MA


Description: 1592 Main Street, known most recently as "The Asylum Nightclub" was acquired by the city in August, 2009 for the purposes of redevelopment of this important downtown property. The city has since completed a full environmental assessment of the property including an asbestos survey, as the first step of the project will be to remove all environmental and health hazards from the property during the early summer months of 2010.

When remediation is complete, the city will demolish approximately 2/3 of the rear of the building while preserving the front 1/3 of the building and it's historic art deco facade on Main Street. The rear area will become event and parking space, playing host to public market as well as providing a direct visual and pedestrian connection between downtown institutions such as The Fort restaurant and City Stage performing arts center. The front space of the building will become repurposed as a mix of office and retail space.

The Asbestos Remediation Bid Specs were released on May 12, 2010. The bids were returned on June 10, 2010. Remediation work is expected to begin around July 1, 2010. Information on the remediation program/bid specs can be found on the Purchase Department website.

Public members with concerns, comments or questions regarding the remediation project or the project as a whole are encouraged to contact the Office of Planning & Economic Development or at 787-6020.

The city has applied for the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission/Environmental Protection Agency's Brownfields Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund program and hosted a public meeting on Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 5:00 PM at the Office of Planning & Economic Development, 70 Tapley Street in Springfield.

An information repository has been established with all documents related to the asbestos and hazardous materials remediation project available for public review. The public may review these during business days from 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM at either the Office of Planning & Economic Development at 70 Tapley Street in Springfield or at the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission at 60 Congress Street in Springfield. You can reach the PVPC at 413-781-6045.

Bidding for demolition and construction are to be made available in August through the Purchasing Department.

Parcel size: 17,881 square feet

Zoning: Business C

Project Status: In progress