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There was only one proposal because any realistic proposal for a 1000-footer on the Winthrop Square Garage site requires the use of the adjacent property on Federal Street owned by Steve Belkin. If that parcel was also owned by the City and part of the RFP you would have seen additional proposals.
From the Boston Business Journal website http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/stories/2006/11/13/daily15.html?jst=b_ln_hl:
From the Boston Business Journal website http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/stories/2006/11/13/daily15.html?jst=b_ln_hl:
One bidder for Mayor's tower
Boston Business Journal - 2:56 PM EST Monday
by Michelle Hillman
Journal staff
Mayor Thomas Menino's dream for a tower is in the hands of one businessman -- Steven Belkin -- and his very famous architect Renzo Piano.
Responses to the Boston Redevelopment Authority's requests for proposals were due today, Monday, Nov. 13th. Belkin's team was reportedly the only respondent.
The mayor's office issued a statement on Monday in regard to Belkin's proposal.
"I called for world-class architects to come up with a building that reflects all the greatness and potential of Boston," Menino said. "Today's proposal, a 1,000 foot tower from Trans National Properties, promises everything we asked for. I look forward to a working with the developer and to review in detail their plans for this historic project."