Westfield OKs changes to closely watched plan for new office, residential buildings downtown

A high-profile redevelopment project in Westfield is moving ahead with key changes, following the town’s approval of a plan that now includes nearly 200,000 square feet of office space, 205 residential units and a series of public improvements and new green spaces downtown.

Westfield pushes ahead with sweeping downtown redevelopment, despite opposition

Westfield has set the stage for more than $400 million in mixed-use redevelopment that town leaders say will revitalize their business district and serve as a model for other mature suburbs, with hopes of breaking ground early next year despite opposition by some residents.