Design Review Commission elects Darvish; requests design alternatives
Franklin Design Review elects Darvish chair, requests design revisions for mixed-use project. The Design Review Commission unanimously elected Derek Darvish as chair and Priya Natarajan as vice chair, then reviewed proposals for downtown development. The Commission approved the awning design for
DocumentCenter · Meeting of July 21, 2026
Franklin Design Review elects Darvish chair, requests design revisions for mixed-use project. The Design Review Commission unanimously elected Derek Darvish as chair and Priya Natarajan as vice chair, then reviewed proposals for downtown development. The Commission approved the awning design for Fresh Monkee at 5 West Central Street but tabled review of window signage, requesting revisions by August 4.
A four-story mixed-use development at Main and Depot Streets featuring 57 residential units and three retail tenants faced criticism for not reflecting Franklin's historic character, with commissioners requesting design alternatives reflecting New England architectural traditions before final approval on August 18.
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Source: the DocumentCenter meeting of July 21, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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