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On July 14th, Mayor Lang, city officials, and the New Bedford Economic Development Council welcomed a new, café to the South End business district.
The “Center Café,” (466 Brock Avenue) offers coffee, breakfast, lunch, ice cream, and more in a newly renovated storefront. The café is a contemporary yet inviting space featuring eco-driven design and renovated with the environment in mind. Owner Carol Fisher used recycled materials, made energy efficient selections, and employed local workers to redevelop the space.
The Center Café also offers a 400 square foot private meeting room which may be reserved by local organizations. “We hope that visitors and residents of New Bedford’s South End neighborhood stop by the café enjoy breakfast or lunch, catch up with their friends and neighbors, or use the space for a business meeting” said Fisher.
In the fall of 2008, Fisher constructed Energy Star rated townhouses above the café. The New Bedford Economic Development Council helped Fisher to market the space and supported her redevelopment efforts. “This café is a great example of a new neighborhood business for the South End that is sure to be a gathering spot for residents and visitors alike. Carol has shown that a well designed mixed-use, green and sustainable building can fit right into the neighborhood,” said Matthew Morrissey, Executive Director of the New Bedford Economic Development Council.
