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From YouTube: Space Grant Announcement - 7/26/23
Description
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu hosts a press conference announcing the 24 recipients of the first round of the Supporting Pandemic Affected Community Enterprises (SPACE) Grants Program. Through the program, which is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the Office of Economic Opportunity & Inclusion aims to simultaneously support local businesses disproportionately affected by the pandemic and revitalize downtown Boston by filling vacant storefronts. Grantees will be receiving between $40,000 and $200,000 over three years depending on their business needs.
A
A
We
are
very
excited
to
have
you
here
this
morning.
I
want
to
thank
Mike
Nichols
and
the
downtown
Boston
bid
for
providing
their
space
to
us
this
morning.
For
this
really
exciting
and
important
announcement.
That
has
been
long
awaited
for
all
of
us
and
we're
excited
to
celebrate
with
so
many
small
business
owners,
particularly
here
in
our
downtown
I,
have
a
20-minute
speech
that
I'm
supposed
to
read
off
before
the
well
I
do
want
to
just
say
a
couple
things.
A
A
A
Think
I
saw
Casey,
so
the
reason
I'm
naming
all
of
these
Partners
is
because
they
are
one
of
the
reasons
that
we're
here
this
morning
and
how
this
space
program
came
in
to
be
in
there's
a
gentleman
Benjamin
Elijah
Mays,
the
sixth
President
of
Morehouse
College,
who
once
said
that
the
tragedy
in
life
does
not
lie
and
not
reaching
your
goals.
The
tragedy
lies
in
having
no
goal
to
reach
and
for
a
long
time
in
this
city,
we
were
on
the
brink
of
tragedy.
A
Working
with
all
the
partners
that
I
just
listed
off,
and
so
many
more
who
are
represented
here,
either
physically
or
in
spirit,
this
program,
I
said
you
know,
was
conceived
by
mayor
wuen.
What
do
you
mean
and
I'm
going
to
tell
you
what
I
mean
by
that
two
years
ago,
the
mayor
received
a
phone
call
from
a
small
business
owner
who
had
opened
up
during
covid.
It
was
a
food.
Restaurant
and
I
met
some
trouble
and
had
to
close
down
his
business.
A
Despite
all
of
the
support
that
the
city
had
provided
during
that
two-year
period
And,
they
called
the
mayor
and
said
I'm
going
to
have
to
shut
down
this
business.
I
wanted
to-
let
you
know,
but
I
do
want
to
reopen
and
if
I
were
going
to
reopen,
I
would
reopen
in
the
downtown
if
I
had
the
resources
and
when
the
administration
inherited
this
350
million
dollars
in
the
American
Rescue
plan.
A
Arpa,
the
mayor
instructed
all
of
the
cabinet
to
come
up
with
transformative
ideas
and
one
of
the
ideas
that
she
ensured
that
our
team
came
up
with
was
something
that
would
help
move.
Anthony,
Caldwell's
Vision
forward,
the
owner
of
50
kitchen,
who
I
had
the
pleasure
of
speaking
with
this
morning
and
who
I
will
say.
Mayor
extends
his
deepest
gratitude
to
you
for
moving
forward
on
that
Vision.
A
What
this
program
has
sought
to
do
is
to
provide
resources
for
small
business
owners
who
just
need
a
little
bit
of
that
support
owners
who
have
been
resilient,
who
have
the
best
ideas
in
the
world
and
and
conceived
of
them
here
in
Boston,
and
who
just
need
a
little
bit
of
support
to
advance
that
Vision
to
make
their
dream
a
reality.
And
that's
what
we're
here
to
announce
the
first
round
of
those
of
those
visions
that
we
are
planting
a
seed
to
help
advance.
A
And
so
that's
why
I'm
happy
to
have
all
of
you
here
with
us
this
morning,
and
but
none
of
you
came
here
to
hear
from
me
and
so
that's
why
I
hogged
the
microphone
for
the
last
10
minutes
and
so
but
seriously.
We
are
so
delighted
and
excited
to
have
a
small
business
owner
herself,
someone
who
has
spent
her
entire
career,
making
sure
that
government
removes
barriers
to
advancing
the
dreams
and
hopes
of
entrepreneurs
all
over
the
city
and
all
over
this
country.
B
B
And
then,
when
you
get
to
the
point,
when
you're
ready
to
just
go
get
that
signature.
So
you
can
open
your
doors.
Then
you
descend
into
this
Vortex
of
paperwork
and
not
miss
phone
calls
and
not
hearing
back
and
and
confusion
and
the
whole
fam
and
your
whole
family
and
your
whole
community
suffers
for
it,
and
so
in
Boston.
We
really
want
to
flip
the
script.
We
are
here
not
only
to
make
our
processes
predictable
and
easy
and
convenient
accessible
in
all
languages
for
all
business
types.
B
That
can
only
happen
through
the
anchors
of
our
neighborhoods,
which
is
our
small
businesses,
and
so
thank
you
to
everyone
who
is
not
only
part
of
this
program
but
a
part
of
supporting
our
small
businesses
every
day,
the
Chamber
of
downtown
Boston
business
improvement
district,
who
do
amazing
work
day
in
and
day
out,
to
keep
the
area
safe,
clean
and
vibrant
and
fun.
The
entire
team
at
the
office
of
Economic
Opportunity
inclusion
I
want
to
thank
especially
our
director
of
business
strategy,
Aliyah
Hamada
Forest,
our
director.
B
B
Idea
of
base
grants
I
my
mind,
went
to
astronauts
and
I
wasn't
thinking
in
in
the
right
way
at
first
and
the
supporting
pandemic
affected
Community
Enterprises
grants
is
really
intended
to
launch
us
into
a
new
era
of
support
for
our
small
businesses.
There
are
two
key
goals
that
he
and
his
team
have
designed:
one
to
revitalize
our
downtown
and
small
businesses
in
the
wake
of
the
pandemic
and
two
to
address
the
racial
wealth
Gap
here
in
Boston
today,
we're
celebrating
24,
incredible
businesses
that
will
be
receiving
this
first
round
of
space
grant
funding.
B
These
are
businesses
that
many
of
us
know
and
love
and
have
come
to
trust
who
will
be
expanding
to
fill
currently
vacant
storefronts,
and
there
are
others
that
we
are
excited
to
see,
use
these
funds
to
open
their
doors.
For
the
very
first
time,
75
percent
of
these
businesses
are
run
by
people
of
color.
B
B
These
are
organizations
critical
to
community
run
by
members
of
the
community.
They
serve
members
of
the
communities
they
serve
from
immigrants
and
children
of
immigrants.
To
folks
who've
been
here
for
Generations,
they
represent
a
wide
range
of
Industries,
Cuisines
cultures
and
art
forms,
and
all
of
them
share
a
love
for
our
city,
committed
to
ensuring
that
Boston
is
a
place
where
people
of
all
backgrounds
can
access
the
goods,
services
and
spaces
that
make
us
feel
at
home.
Every
business
we're
celebrating
here
today
started
as
a
dream.
B
B
B
Thank
you.
This
is
an
enormous
investment,
but
it's
also
less
than
one-third
of
the
overall
funding
we've
set
aside
for
this
program.
So
if
you
are
a
small
business
owner,
if
you
have
always
dreamed
of
starting
a
small
business
right
here
in
Boston,
we
look
forward
to
seeing
your
application
in
one
of
our
future
funding
rounds.
These
applications
will
reopen
on
October,
2nd,
okay
and
just
to
make
sure
that
all
of
our
residents
who
speak
Spanish
also
can
access
all
the
news
in
Espanol.
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
A
A
Not
all
24
are
going
to
speak
because
it's
hot,
but
we
do
have
three
with
us
that
are
standing
behind
me
and
I'm,
going
to
invite
Aaliyah
Forest
who's,
our
director
of
business
strategy,
to
come
up
and
introduce
these
business
owners.
So
we're
going
to
share
a
little
bit
about
their
story
and
about
this
program
and
its
impact.
D
D
That's
awesome:
you
should
all
meet
them.
They're
all
here.
So
now
is
the
time
to
get
to
know
their
business.
There's
also
a
list
here.
If
you
want
to
learn
more
I,
get
to
invite
the
following
business
owners
to
share
a
little
bit
more
about
their
story
about
why
they
applied
for
the
space
Grant
and
what
they're
going
to
spend
it
on
where
they
might
find
themselves
and
why
Boston?
As
our
chief
said,
we
had
over
350
applicants
for
this
program.
D
So
we
know
that
businesses
want
to
be
in
the
city
and
contact
our
office
every
day
to
find
out
where
they
should
be
and
how
we
can
help
them.
So
we
have
Julio
Cesar
Roman
of
micro,
plant
Studio,
Aku,
Dia
bajate,
bold,
skin
babe
and
Murad
bazoudi
of
Moroccan
Fusion
I'm,
going
to
invite
Julio
up
first.
E
E
I
love
it.
We
sound
like
a
church
now
greetings
think
thank
you,
everyone
that
played
a
role
in
launching
the
space
Grant
initiative.
It's
an
honor
to
be
part
of
a
unique
creative
initiative
that
supports
Boston
small
businesses
by
providing
us
financial
support
and
Technical
Support
as
well.
Thank
you
for
acknowledging
the
long
hours
that
we
invest
in
our
businesses,
but
also
the
value
that
we
bring
to
Boston.
E
Thanks
to
the
Grand,
the
grand
will
find
the
opening
of
a
historical
second
location.
The
new
location
will
be
much
bigger.
It
will
house
a
3D
lab
flam
bar
a
green
room
and
have
an
outdoor
space
and
create
jobs.
This
means
Boston
will
become
home
to
the
first
plant
business,
with
a
3D
lab,
providing
us
with
an
opportunity
to
redefine
a
traditional
retail
experiences
for
customers,
and
while
a
plant's
business
could
be
becoming
a
maker
space
where
you
explore
your
artistic
side
while
connecting
with
people
with
similar
interests,
the
love
of
plants
and
Technology.
E
Finally,
it
is
our
goal
to
connect
our
business
with
Boston
nightlife
initiative,
expanding
our
business
hours,
a
space
where
you'll
be
encouraged
to
learn
about
plants
interact
with
others,
relax
by
yourself
and
increase
your
sense
of
community
by
attending
workshops
with
friends,
family
members
or
even
a
date.
Why
not
right?
Thank
you
to
the
city
of
Boston
for
intentionally
investing
in
small
businesses
like
mine
in
supporting
our
dreams.
As
you
stated
very
clearly,
together,
we
will
build
a
vibrant
Greener
Boston
for
all
gracias.
F
F
Thank
you,
ladies
and
gentlemen,
wow
just
wow,
who
could
have
guessed
that
the
small
town
girl
from
Senegal
a
third
world
country
would
end
up
right
here.
Talking
about
the
fabulous
company,
bullskin
Bay
in
the
land
of
opportunity.
The
United
States
of
America
I
mean
seriously
pinch
me,
hello,
everyone,
my
name
is
Aku
and
I
go
by
okay.
F
F
It
was
tough
No
Doubt,
but
it
means
all
of
the
scales
and
grief
a
self-care
movement
emerged
and
all
it
took
the
Silver
Lining
I'm
grateful
for
it,
giving
us
a
moment
to
slow
down
and
take
care
of
ourselves.
I
mean
who
would
have
known.
We
needed
a
break
to
research
and
reflect
on
what
is
important
in
our
life
and
guess
what
the
whole
world
began
to
shut
down.
F
Bolskin
Bay
was
busy
doing
external
ordinary.
We
begin
a
new
business
in
the
middle
of
the
pandemic
very
early
on.
We
realized
that
there's
more
than
23.5
of
people
of
color
that
didn't
have
no
clue
about
skin
care.
I
mean
really.
We
all
deserve
some
love
and
pampering
right,
but
hey
that's
where
bull
skin
Vapes
scoop
up
and
save
the
day.
We
create
an
opportunity
to
educate
our
people
about
the
right
product
to
use
for
the
skin,
because
trust
me,
research
has
shown
many
products
out.
There
can
be
very
damaging
to
our
skin
bull.
F
Skin
babe
is
not
just
a
company,
it's
a
community.
When
you
step
in
our
Abode,
you
will
feel
you
will
leave
feeling
like
you're
walking
on
clouds
of
Serenity.
We
take
care
of
your
skin,
but,
yes,
we
go
beyond
that.
We
offer
an
area
of
services
but,
most
importantly,
we're
here
to
listen
and
chat
about
everyday
life
in
the
most
discreet
way
and
did
I
mention
one
important
part.
Our
team
is
a
cultural
reflection
to
our
click,
our
clientele
representation
matters
and
we
got
you
covered.
F
There
is
more
to
the
story
three
years
since
we
open
our
door,
we're
opening
our
third
location.
Thanks
to
the
incredible
support
from
the
Boston
City
Hall
in
mayuwu,
with
the
city
help
we
are
setting
up
a
shop
in
the
heart
of
downtown
Boston
picture.
This
you're
working
in
the
office
all
day
feeling
exhausted
from
The
Daily
Grind
your
lunch
break
is
no
longer
has
to
be
just
a
sandwich
run.
You
can
have
an
option
to
receive
an
Express
facial
to
help
you
rejuvenate
your
mood
and
productive.
So,
let's
celebrate
the
love
laughter.
F
Beautiful
skin
all
around
because
together
we
provide
our
client
with
life-changing
services
and
make
bull
skin
vape
and
even
bold
the
force
in
a
self-care.
In
conclusion,
my
fellow
gold
skin
babe
supporter
I
want
to
say
thank
you
because
without
you,
none
of
this
would
be
possible.
They
did
an
African
proverb
that
say
if
you
go,
if
you
want
to
go
fast,
go
alone,
but
if
you
want
to
go
far
in
life,
go
together.
F
I
truly
believe
I
truly
believe
that
Community
is
the
Cornerstone
of
the
success
of
small
businesses
and
that
small
businesses
are
the
backbone
of
our
society.
I
want
to
say
thank
you
to
the
wonderful
people
of
Boston
for
embracing
me
and
supporting
our
mission.
Thank
you
to
all
my
staff.
Regine
Desir
Luna
Charles
Genesis,
Santos,
Ellen,
Paulson,
Alexia,
Jay,
best
of
all
Sarah
Wilmer.
F
Thank
you
to
all
accountant,
Elizabeth
Johnson
for
always
making
sure
that
the
business
Excel
and
thank
you
to
our
business
advisor
and
amazing
Foster
for
giving
us
the
best
advices
and
stay
fabulous,
stay
bold,
stay,
stay,
bold
and
bull,
skin
babes
and
wear
the
skin
the
clear
skin
reside.
Thank
you
and
thank
you
mayor.
G
Hello:
everyone,
my
name
is
Morad
the
owner
of
morocc
infusion
Morocco
Fusion
started
in
2016.
We
started
as
a
food
truck
doing
business
and
streets
of
Boston.
It's
a
moral
confusion,
so
basically
something
similar
to
Chipotle,
but
we
create
our
food
used
in
spices.
We
brought
with
us
so
starting
as
a
food
truck
I
always
saw
an
aperture
grow
and
the
first
time
came
growth.
Since
we
opened
2016
was
2019.
G
We
keep
looking
at
spaces,
we
looked
at
Boston,
Public
Market,
and
we
saw
that
was
a
perfect
fit
for
Moroccan
Fusion
right
when
our
shop
was
ready
right
before
we
opened
the
pandemic
happened.
We
had
to
close
for
six
to
seven
to
seven
months,
and
that
was
pretty
tough
for
our
business.
We
opened
we
reopened
after
the
you
know,
in
the
middle
of
the
pandemic,
it
was
a
pretty
rocky
road
for
us.
However,
things
that
got
better
little
by
little
when
Boston
came
back
to
life
from
here.
I
want
to
thank
the
mayor.
G
I
want
to
thank
everyone
that
is
involved
in
this
program,
one
by
one.
Unfortunately,
I
don't
have
names,
or
you
know,
companies,
but
I
just
want
to
say.
Thank
you
very
much.
You
know
and
also
I
want
to
say
congratulations
to
me
to
Mariah
confusion
into
every
single
one
over
here
that
took
advantage
of
this.
Thank
you
for
picking
Moroccan
Fusion
I
as
a
business
of
the
businesses
that
you
believed
in
is
going
to
be
successful
in
the
past.
G
A
So
I
have
one
more
person
to
bring
up
here.
First
I
saw
Mike,
Firestone
and
Dan
Lander,
so
I
wanted
to
thank
them
and
Hans
Bastion
see
I'm
gonna
keep
calling
names,
you
know,
but
there
is
a
gentleman
here
representing
a
very
important
partner
of
the
city
of
Boston
I
had
a
chance
to
work
with
Mike
Nichols,
when
we
both
were
on
the
Boston
city
council
serving
different
city
councilors,
and
have
seen
him
in
different
various
leadership
positions
in
the
city,
providing
so
much
support
for
our
small
businesses
and
our
residents.
A
But
the
bid
has
been
very
adamant
about
making
sure,
even
if
they
don't
get
the
Grant
in
the
first
round,
that
they
are
still
providing
the
support
to
help
find
a
space
to
have
the
conversation
with
the
landlord
or
to
connect
them
to
Partners
across
the
city.
And
so
I
want
to
invite
Mike
to
share
up
why
this
program
is
important
to
talk
a
little
bit
about
the
bid.
But
again
we
are
so
grateful
for
your
partnership
in
supporting
this
program.
H
H
I
want
to
thank
mayor,
Wu,
the
chief,
the
city
of
Boston,
Chief,
Daniel,
Aaliyah,
Elijah
Andrew,
and
everyone
from
the
city
that
helped
make
this
possible.
Today's
announcement's
been
supported
by
the
the
terrific
number
of
important
public-private
Partnerships
that
have
been
highlighted
today
and
when
it
comes
to
downtown
Boston.
H
What's
most
important
to
us
is
not
just
that
we
Revitalize
downtown
Boston,
but
we
Revitalize
and
enhance
downtown
Boston
that
we
Sprint
forward
into
the
new
normal
and
the
new
reality
of
what
will
be
this
neighborhood
we've
come
through
War
we've
come
through
depression,
we've
come
through
recession
in
downtown
Boston
and
throughout
the
city,
and
every
time
we
have
built
back
something
for
that
generation.
That
is
better
than
what
was
here
before,
and
the
pandemic,
and
the
post-pandemic
buildback
will
be
nothing
different.
H
It
is
an
opportunity
to
build
this
neighborhood
and
a
number
of
places
around
our
city
Anew,
and
this
neighborhood
will
be
one
that
will
be
greener.
That
will
be
more
active.
It
will
be
filled
with
Arts
culture,
programming
and
small
businesses.
Is
that
reflect
the
tremendous
diversity
of
Boston,
the
future
of
our
city
and
our
downtown
is
in
this
room.
Today
we
are
already
hearing
and
seeing
that
this
program
has
lowered
the
barrier
to
entry
in
downtown
and
erases
historic
perceptions
of
who
can
operate
a
successful
business
downtown.
H
A
Did
everyone
hear
the
question,
so
the
question
is
essentially
what
are
the
goals
of
this
program
in
the
next
two
years,
considering
what's
going
on
with
downtown
Office
Buildings?
If
I
have
that?
Okay,
so
you
know
again,
this
program
is
meant
to
entice
folks
to
come
back
downtown,
but
what
we've
heard
from
so
many
customers,
even
before
the
I'll
just
say
for
the
role
I
had
previously.
A
We
know
that
that
is
one
thing
that
will
attract
more
people
of
color
to
come
downtown
residents
to
come
downtown
I'll,
just
say,
for
you
know,
growing
up
in
the
city
I
would
come
downtown
because
there
were
things
that
I
saw
for
me
as
a
kid
and
I
wasn't
acting
up,
but
because
I
was
with
my
grandmother
sometimes.
But
the
point
is:
is
that
you
know
if
there
are
businesses
down
here
that
reflect
not
only
the
people
that
we
want
to
see
down
here,
but
also
their
needs?
A
A
Sure
I
mean
you
know.
So,
as
the
mayor
mentioned
there's
this
is
this:
there's
2.8
million
going
out
in
this
round.
We've
got
9
million
24
in
this
round,
so
I
think
you
know
you
multiply
that
our
goal
is
to
get
this
to
as
many
businesses
as
possible,
and
so
therefore
we
know
that
there
will
be
a
lot.
B
There's
a
density
of
options
that
really
is
going
to
be.
What
provides
that
extra
pull?
We
want
every
neighborhood
to
be
a
destination,
including
downtown
and
including
all
of
our
commercial
main
streets
district,
and
there
has
to
be
a
lot
of
a
lot
more
flow
going
in
both
directions.
We
want
downtown
to
be
more
of
a
residential
neighborhood
as
well.
B
B
And,
as
the
chief
mentioned,
it's
really
important
that
the
range
of
options
also
reflects
and
therefore
is
completely
welcoming
too,
and
empowering
of
the
full
range
of
diversity
of
our
community
members
to
be
able
to
encourage
everyone
to
contribute
and
to
stay
downtown
and
to
make
the
the
most
of
the
the
opportunities.
Here
we
we
to
be
a
city
for
everyone.
We
have
to
have
businesses
that
reflect
everyone,
and
so
this
is
a
really
exciting
part
of
this
program
and
we're
so
grateful
to
the
small
business
owners
for
taking
this
leap
with
us.
K
B
So
in
when
it
comes
to
trying
to
so
that
program,
for
example,
sits
at
the
intersection
of
a
number
of
different,
really
important
goals
that
the
city
has
one
is
around
the
revitalization
and
vibrancy
of
downtown
connected
to
the
larger
economy.
One
is
also
housing
production,
and
so
on
that
front,
there
will
be
more
coming.
B
We
are
working
from
every
possible
angle
to
make
land
available
to
create
the
financial
incentives
to
partner
with
organizations
and
other
levels
of
government
to
create,
even
in
this
very
difficult
interest
rate,
climate
and
and
development
climate,
the
pathways
for
development
of
housing
to
happen.
We
want
more
housing.
B
We
want
more
affordability
everywhere
in
the
city,
including
in
in
this
area
as
well,
and
so
whether
it's
the
pipeline
of
already
approved
housing,
develop
housing
proposals
that
have
not
yet
gone
into
construction
and
permitting
for
construction
or
large
Parcels
of
publicly
owned
land
or
public
buildings
that
we
have
the
chance
to
redevelop
with
housing
Incorporated
that
is
all
going
to
feed
into
foot
traffic
and
vitality
of
all
of
our
neighborhoods
as
well.
We're
also
really
focusing
on
Planning
and
Zoning
as
a
tool
there,
particularly
when
we
think
about
our
Commercial
Business
districts.
B
B
B
Getting
these
slow
zones
lifted
and
even
little
adjustments
like
the
schedule
and
timing
of
commuter
rail
schedules
to
better
accommodate
after
work
events
and
hours
so
that
people
don't
feel
like
they
have
to
make
the
that
one
train
or
otherwise
they're
stuck
here
for
an
hour
and
a
half
or
two
hours.
All
of
that
has
to
be
factored
into
what
we're
doing
here
today.
B
Another
very
important
area
and
I'm
glad
Kristen
is
here
makes
me
from
our
office
Child,
Care
infrastructure,
major
major
barriers,
we're
thinking
about
caretakers
and
caregivers
in
the
workforce,
especially
women
who
left
the
workforce
throughout
the
pandemic,
because
the
disproportionate
impact
of
caregiving
responsibilities,
and
so
we're
doing
some
really
hard
work
there
around
how
to
empower
and
expand
the
opportunities
for
child
care
to
be
accessible
as
well.
Foreign.
H
Yeah
I,
just
you
know,
Greg
I'd
say
you
know:
the
bid
is
leaning
into
the
the
sort
of
80-page
cities-
revitalization
report
that
came
out
last
year.
That
is
a
number
of
different
initiatives
and
so
I
think
what
what
the
mayor
said
is
spot
on
that
it
is,
you
know,
destination
art,
programming,
culture,
it
is
bringing
more
residents
downtown.
It
is
better
supporting
the
tourism
community
that
frankly,
has
exploded
beyond
what
it
was
before
the
pandemic
downtown
right
now,
it's
catalyzing
more
restaurants
and
bars
to
open.
A
Just
to
add
to
this
is
going
to
be
a
long
article
that
that
you
write,
but
just
to
say
in
addition
to
all
that's
been
shared,
I
saw
Karine
Reynolds
earlier
who's,
our
director
of
nightlife
economy,
and
so
we're
also
thinking
about
how
we
are
turning
boss
downtown
into
a
24-hour
neighborhood,
which
is
something
that
we've
been
hearing
from
young
people
from
residents.
Etc,
so
I
know
she's
working
on
the
types
of
events
that
we
have
here.
That
will
attract
people.
A
I
will
say,
though
too,
that
downtown
is
not
a
standalone
like
there's,
not
a
Like,
a
downtown
and
then
city
of
Boston,
and
so
all
the
things
that
we're
doing
here
are
impacting
the
entire
city.
If
we
don't
make
the
city
to
the
mayor's
point
a
place
that
workers
want
to
live
and
reside
in,
then
we
don't
have
that
base
of
residence
to
come
to
the
downtown
and
their
leisure
time
to
bring
their
families
and
enjoy
all
that
downtown
has
to
offer.
A
And
so
you
know
again
that's
why
programs
like
space
are
not
standalones,
but
are
intended
to
make
sure
that
yes,
we're
bringing
the
types
of
businesses.
People
want
to
see
that
are
down
here,
but
also
you'll
note
that
for
a
lot
of
the
folks
on
this
list,
some
of
them
are
going
to
one
of
the
23
neighborhoods
again
ensuring
that
people
want
to
stay
here.
Keep
their
families
here
and
we'll
come
downtown
at
various
points
of
the
day.
I
will
also
say
you
had
asked
the
question
earlier
about
the
two-year
period.
A
For
many.
Many
many
years
I
want
to
be
able
to
come.
Damned
I
haven't
gotten
a
facial
before,
but
I
will
try.
But
you
know
we
want
to
be
able
to
come
back
in
10
15
years
and
go
to
bold
skin
babe
and
support
that
business
and
support
the
second
third
and
fourth
location
around
the
city
or
around
the
region
because
of
programs
like
space.
So
again,
just
to
say
you
know
long-term
goals
as
well
as
short
term,
and
this
is
meant
to
impact
downtown
and
the
rest
of
the
city.
A
Seeing
no
more
questions
so
now
at
the
moment
that
at
least
half
of
the
room
has
been
waiting
for
which
is
we
are
going
to
take
this
check,
which
we
know
is
not
big
enough
to
contain
2.8
million
dollars.
But
we're
going
to
take
this
check
to
the
area
over
here.
I
think
and
we're
going
to
ask
all
of
the
awardees
and
eoi
staff
and
partners,
and,
oh
yes
and
there's
one
more
group
I
want
to.
Thank
because
that's
what
we're
doing
today.