Business District Partnerships

Once known as “Shopperstown USA” Quincy Center is well recognized as the commercial center of the City. However, it is not the only business district providing economic sustainability and a social fabric for residents and visitors to benefit from.

Ever-evolving neighborhood business districts such as Wollaston, North Quincy, Quincy Point, Marina Bay and a variety of commercial corridors throughout South and West Quincy provide essential goods and services to the many residents and employees that live and work within these areas of the city.

The traditional “mom & pop” businesses found within these districts help to define the fabric of the community, and create vibrant centers of social and commercial activity. Numerous family-owned small businesses thrive through the generations as many new businesses open ensuring that the entrepreneurial spirit remains a critical part of the local economy.

Quincy Center

Quincy Center was the original nucleus around which the commercial and administrative heart of Quincy developed. Serviced by the “T” Red Line and the Commuter Rail and the heart of Quincy’s government, education, and many historical attractions, the Center has undergone considerable change in recent years. Similar to many down towns, the main retail center was impacted by the growth of suburban retail malls, but significant growth in office space and residential development has injected new life into the area.

North Quincy

Ideally located just seven miles south of Boston and easily accessible by automobile, water and public transportation, North Quincy is a center of residential, retail, office and industrial development. Spurred by the desirable location, apartment and condominium development has augmented the densely settled neighborhood of single and two family homes in recent years.

Quincy Point

Quincy Point is one of the city’s “gateways” to the South Shore. Northbound travelers from many South Shore communities must pass through the business area as they travel north on routes 3A and 53.

South/West Quincy

With its labor intensive quarrying, the granite industry brought many immigrant workers to this area, many of who maintained a permanent presence long after the industry faded. The legacy of many service-related enterprises that catered to the needs of the quarry workers and the industry is still evident throughout the area.

Wollaston

With a convenient “T” Red Line station, extensive coastline, and easy access to Boston, the Wollaston section of Quincy has always been a desirable place to live. The nationally famous Howard Johnson’s was founded in Wollaston.