‘Pause, reassess and change the approach’: Economy slows Bedford Commons ambitions

‘Pause, reassess and change the approach’: Economy slows Bedford Commons ambitions

Bedford city officials have been considering for years how to move forward with major residential and commercial development on a roughly 30-acre patch of land at the heart of town, known as Bedford Commons. But the full-scale version of the project is being paused, at least for now. City officials say they’re adjusting their approach to making Bedford Commons a reality during a challenging economy. “New commercial development is currently facin…