Project Will Act As Anchor to Acushnet Avenue Neighborhood Revitalization City of New Bedford News Release NEW BEDFORD – When it opened more than 100 years ago as the first New Bedford theater built specifically for screening movies, the Capitol Theater was a cornerstone for social life and culture on Acushnet Avenue. […]
The Community Economic Development Center had the unique experience of introducing followers, supporters, clients and the curious to not one but two CEDC headquarters last week. Over two consecutive days, no less. The explanation for that isn’t as complicated as it may seem. The same tragic fire that took lives […]
SPECIAL TO LOVE THE AVE / Press information from our friends and partners at Y.O.U. and CEDC NEW BEDFORD, MA – Youth Opportunities Unlimited (Y.O.U.) and Acushnet Avenue’s Community Economic Development Center (CEDC) have announced a collaborative effort aimed at addressing the transportation challenges faced by the immigrant community. In […]
Featured photo above: TDI Local grants were announced at a special celebration on The Ave in 2023. Investing in New Bedford TDI District businesses As we reflect on the vibrant tapestry of events that colored the New Bedford TDI District last year, from the lively Love The Ave Wednesdays to […]
Planning for a busy 2024 As we kick off 2024, the New Bedford TDI District is excited to share with followers some new projects and initiatives that were actually started during the waning days of 2023 in preparation for the year ahead. The year 2023 was a successful year on […]
“This is how things get done.” The old adage states that the three most important factors in determining the desirability of a property are “location, location, location”. If that’s the case, then the New Bedford TDI District picked the perfect location for its inaugural Real Estate Workshop on Friday, […]
Pictured above left to right: Carlos Mendes, Hendrick Hernandez-Resto, Lucia Mateo, Santos Ortega, and Eric Ramos. (Not pictured: Santos Aj, who was unable to attend the Love The Ave Champions ceremony.) Introducing the Love The Ave Champions 2023 When artist Eden Soares went to scope out the landscape in the […]
In the North End of New Bedford, Massachusetts, a remarkable transformation has been underway since 2015. That’s when the Love The Ave concept was launched by the Community Economic Development Center (CEDC) on Acushnet Avenue in partnership with MA Smart Growth Alliance / Great Neighborhoods, the statewide network of regional […]
On Thursday, June 29 a galaxy of persons involved in the city’s civic life met at the Community Economic Development Center (CEDC) on Acushnet Avenue with New Bedford TDI fellow Adelsa Mendes and team members to discuss the Wednesday, July 26 unveiling of Love Locks, the new sculpture by Keith […]
NEW BEDFORD, MA – After a summer of vibrant community celebrations, the “Love The Ave Wednesday” event series is set to conclude with a grand finale on Wednesday, August 23rd, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. The culminating event promises an unforgettable experience as it expands beyond the Nye Street Pocket […]