Wellesley Business Buzz: ‘Humble,’ ‘Elegant’ tenant on way to Linden Square; Nissan dealership to fill Volvo void

Our roundup of the latest Wellesley, Mass., business news:

‘Humble,’ ‘Elegant’ tenant on way to Linden Square

Reps from Linden Square property manager Federal Realty presented plans at the most recent Wellesley Design Review Board meeting (see start of Wellesley Media recording) for proposed changes to the space currently occupied by California Pizza Kitchen.

Citing confidentiality agreements, the reps didn’t identify the tenants that would fill the space (including an extension), but did describe the larger tenant as seeking a look for that end of the building that would be “humble, modest,” and “elegant.” The tenant’s taste was also described as being “French inspired,” and the mockup of the proposed changes show an “end cap” at the end of the building that appears to feature hanging lights. Given the space is already outfitted with a kitchen, you could imagine something like a bakery or other food establishment sliding…

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