What is happening at the north end of downtown at Lincoln Square...is something that has the potential of being transformative for that part of the downtown, while also preserving three historic and architecturally significant buildings. A major gateway to the downtown, Lincoln Square has long had the unique distinction of being home to three white elephants: the former Worcester County Courthouse building, the former Lincoln Square Boys Club building and the Worcester Memorial Auditorium. All three buildings have been vacant and been long-neglected for years, and their futures appeared uncertain at best if not downright hopeless...But it appears that the pieces to the Lincoln Square puzzle are finally beginning to fall into place.

​City Manager Edward M. Augustus Jr. said the two parties are looking into the feasibility of converting part of the Lincoln Square landmark into a cutting-edge, interactive media, technology and arts center. He said it would support content creation, streaming, competitive gaming, online production and include an eSports venue, as well as collaboration, education, design and development facilities.
​​​Mr. Augustus said the Architectural Heritage Foundation, which is doing the feasibility study for the city, is pursuing a reuse program for the Memorial Auditorium that would cater to the vibrant content creation community and burgeoning eSports industry. “Becker College’s top-ranked game design program and degree program in eSports management make it a logical candidate for this use program,” the manager wrote in a report that goes before the City Council Wednesday night.