Developers have purchased Saint Augustine Church and School in South Boston at an astonishing low cost of 2.4 million. Despite this bargain basement price, they refuse to spend the money required to reinforce and renovate either structure. Their initial plan is to demolish both structures and replace them with buildings housing 80 units combined. They cannot say at present whether these units will be condos or rentals.
The Saint Augustine Church and School buildings do not need to be, nor should they be, destroyed. There are many examples of historic buildings being successfully reused. The destruction of these architectural works of art are changing the face and fabric of the neighborhoods where these buildings were once the gathering places for people to celebrate and to grieve. Help us stop this senseless destruction now by signing this petition. Thank you.
I really never thought this would gain this much steam when I first wrote it out in my notebook during a coffee break but here we are and it feels like people are finally noticing that our neighborhood is losing its soul. It is honestly bizarre how fast things are moving now and thank you to the folks who were here from the very start when it felt like shouting into the void.
Reached 100 supporters
February 10, 2013
6 Comments
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Linda Walton
13 years ago
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Disgusting. They just want to pack people in like sardines and ruin the look of the whole street. Keep St Augustines standing!
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Mike Nasser
13 years ago
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Enough with the condos already. Southie is losing its soul and these developers are just greedy. Save the church!
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Brenda Nichols
13 years ago
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it is a total shame. southie is changing way too fast and not for the better.
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Tom Werner
13 years ago
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keep our history standing.
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Kevin Lee
13 years ago
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2.4 million is a steal. they can afford to fix it up. dont let them bulldoze our neighborhood.
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Sarah Carter
13 years ago
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My grandmother went to school there. You cant just tear down our history because someone wants to make a quick buck. STOP THE DEMO.
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Developers have purchased Saint Augustine Church and School in South Boston at an astonishing low cost of 2.4 million. Despite this bargain basement price, they refuse to spend the money required to reinforce and renovate either structure. Their initial plan is to demolish both structures and replace them with buildings housing 80 units combined. They cannot say at present whether these units will be condos or rentals.
The Saint Augustine Church and School buildings do not need to be, nor should they be, destroyed. There are many examples of historic buildings being successfully reused. The destruction of these architectural works of art are changing the face and fabric of the neighborhoods where these buildings were once the gathering places for people to celebrate and to grieve. Help us stop this senseless destruction now by signing this petition. Thank you.
I really never thought this would gain this much steam when I first wrote it out in my notebook during a coffee break but here we are and it feels like people are finally noticing that our neighborhood is losing its soul. It is honestly bizarre how fast things are moving now and thank you to the folks who were here from the very start when it felt like shouting into the void.
Reached 100 supporters
February 10, 2013
6 Comments
L
Linda Walton
13 years ago
Featured
Disgusting. They just want to pack people in like sardines and ruin the look of the whole street. Keep St Augustines standing!
M
Mike Nasser
13 years ago
Featured
Enough with the condos already. Southie is losing its soul and these developers are just greedy. Save the church!
B
Brenda Nichols
13 years ago
Featured
it is a total shame. southie is changing way too fast and not for the better.
T
Tom Werner
13 years ago
Featured
keep our history standing.
K
Kevin Lee
13 years ago
Featured
2.4 million is a steal. they can afford to fix it up. dont let them bulldoze our neighborhood.
S
Sarah Carter
13 years ago
Featured
My grandmother went to school there. You cant just tear down our history because someone wants to make a quick buck. STOP THE DEMO.
Disgusting. They just want to pack people in like sardines and ruin the look of the whole street. Keep St Augustines standing!