Canal District
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The Canal District is a revitalized historic neighborhood in Worcester, Massachusetts, known for its mix of old industrial buildings, new developments, and vibrant dining and entertainment options.
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
historic district
ⓘ
neighborhood ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
|
| hasAttractionType |
dining destination
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nightlife destination ⓘ tourist attraction in Worcester ⓘ |
| hasBuildingType |
former mill buildings
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mixed-use residential and commercial buildings ⓘ warehouse buildings ⓘ |
| hasCharacteristic |
historic
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mixed-use ⓘ revitalized ⓘ urban ⓘ walkable ⓘ |
| hasCulturalAspect |
historic preservation
ⓘ
local arts scene ⓘ |
| hasDevelopmentStatus | undergoing ongoing redevelopment ⓘ |
| hasEconomicActivity |
bar and nightlife industry
ⓘ
creative economy ⓘ hospitality industry ⓘ restaurant industry ⓘ |
| hasHistory | developed around 19th-century industrial and canal infrastructure ⓘ |
| hasLandUse |
commercial
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entertainment ⓘ residential ⓘ retail ⓘ |
| hasPlanningFocus |
adaptive reuse
ⓘ
historic preservation and economic development ⓘ |
| hasTransportationFeature | street network oriented to former canal and rail infrastructure ⓘ |
| hasUrbanDevelopment | redevelopment of former industrial properties ⓘ |
| hasUrbanRole | center of Worcester revitalization efforts ⓘ |
| knownFor |
adaptive reuse of industrial buildings
ⓘ
canal-era history ⓘ dining options ⓘ entertainment venues ⓘ events and festivals ⓘ historic industrial architecture ⓘ local small businesses ⓘ nightlife ⓘ |
| locatedIn | Worcester NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedInAdministrativeEntity | Worcester, Massachusetts NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedInCounty | Worcester County, Massachusetts NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedInRegion | New England ⓘ |
| locatedInState | Massachusetts ⓘ |
| partOf |
City of Worcester
NERFINISHED
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downtown Worcester area ⓘ |
| timePeriodOfRevitalization | late 20th century to early 21st century ⓘ |
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