This document provides a history of the Linden Street Commercial District in Wellesley, Massachusetts from 1876 to 2014. It discusses how the district was previously considered the town's service area, containing a lumber yard, hardware store, printing business, and car dealership. A 2001 vision and 2002-2004 master plan focused on enhancing pedestrian safety, experience, and parking while maintaining the street's character. Stakeholders expressed wanting to retain existing land uses and parking. The 18-acre area was rezoned and redeveloped starting in 2005 to create Linden Square, a retail lifestyle center, with enhancements like wider sidewalks and on-street parking to create a downtown look.