Ink Block (Boston Herald) | 300 Harrison Avenue | South End

[coleslaw]

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Taking a cue from rail viaducts in Manchester (UK) why not storefronts built up to the height of the overpass? Would both activate the space and make it less ambiguously permeable. I could see this being a great hub for galleries and nightlife.

I never understand why this isn't done more often

 

[George_Apley]

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I never understand why this isn't done more often

Infrastructure officials who don't want their overpasses' maintenance compromised. It makes more mitigation work for them if they have to worry about development underneath.

It may very well be worth it in certain circumstances, but the SE Expressway is hardly a beautiful structure like those elevated rails they have in France.

 

[coleslaw]

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Infrastructure officials who don't want their overpasses' maintenance compromised. It makes more mitigation work for them if they have to worry about development underneath.

It may very well be worth it in certain circumstances, but the SE Expressway is hardly a beautiful structure like those elevated rails they have in France.

wouldn't that be more of a reason, do it for beautification purposes

 

[George_Apley]

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wouldn't that be more of a reason, do it for beautification purposes

If progressive urban planners had control over the Expressway you might see that happen. As it is, these elevated roads are under the control of the Department of Transportation, which is largely still stuck in a mid-20th Century mindset on infrastructure.

 

[Czervik.Construction]

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This picture is disturbing. Why does that woman on the right appear to be 30 feet tall?

only time I have seen anyone try to argue that parking will enliven a space. they should do something like this it would be easier because its not really underground. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lowline_(park)

 

[bigeman312]

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The state putting a parking lot with 400 spaces under I-93, with lighting and security.

http://bostonherald.com/business/real_estate/2013/10/state_looks_to_transform_i_93_underpasses

How Springfield of them.

 

[coleslaw]

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How Springfield of them.

One benefit of this is it will appease the parking obsessed while not wasting space that could be used for high quality development.

 

[JohnCostello]

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How Springfield of them.

I have used the under I-91 parking lots. Not bad, Good for Springfield, considering downtown Springfield. However, the amount of pedestrians killed / maimed / molested under the Expressway by the Herald along Albany Street will be in the dozens per month if this ever happened.

 

[bigeman312]

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One benefit of this is it will appease the parking obsessed while not wasting space that could be used for high quality development.

That's true. I hate seeing parking lots added, but this is the best place for one. It's replacing literally nothing. And realistically, nothing of use would ever go there.

 

[Next Stop Wonderland]

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Sepia (the condo portion of Ink Block) is reporting that 35% of the units have been reserved.

https://www.facebook.com/SEPIAatInkBlock

 

[FortPointGuy]

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Sepia (the condo portion of Ink Block) is reporting that 35% of the units have been reserved.

https://www.facebook.com/SEPIAatInkBlock

That is wild. Isn't the building coming online in 2015? The sales office is at the grittiest intersection in the South End!

Wonder if a lot of apartment developers are thinking of converting to condos in light of this and how well MP sold.

 

[gyro]

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Sepia (the condo portion of Ink Block) is reporting that 35% of the units have been reserved.

https://www.facebook.com/SEPIAatInkBlock

Never believe sales stats prvided by the seller, duh.

Also percentages are even more misleading and are always a sign of a little fibbing.

 

[BosDevelop]

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Never believe sales stats prvided by the seller, duh.

Also percentages are even more misleading and are always a sign of a little fibbing.

even if they are lying by 1/2, it is still impressive that more than 15% have been sold 2 years before the building will be ready for occupancy. I honestly think the Whole Foods is a bigger draw for buyers than people realize. I expect this to sell out or come very close before the building is complete.

 

[SeamusMcFly]

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Over this way last Friday. It's coming along, but here's hoping something is done here to better connect this towards South Station. I happened to be walking to the SBW from here, and it takes much longer than it should thanks to the highway.

 

[gyro]

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even if they are lying by 1/2, it is still impressive that more than 15% have been sold 2 years before the building will be ready for occupancy. I honestly think the Whole Foods is a bigger draw for buyers than people realize. I expect this to sell out or come very close before the building is complete.

I wouldnt argue with you on either point. This developer should clean up here. It will be interesting to see what happens with the surrounding lots as they are infinitely more valuable with Whole Foods there. I suspect we will see 4-5 big projects come into the pipeline in the next 2 years within the immediate adjacent area.

 

[Czervik.Construction]

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I used to move around a lot for work and a good rule of thumb is to find the Whole Foods in that city and look for housing in that area. Not surprising that the project is selling quickly.

 

[stellarfun]

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Herald article on the parking lots under I-93 says there will be a path to Kneeland St.

http://bostonherald.com/business/business_markets/2013/11/expressway_s_a_parking_lot

 

[PaulC]

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1145 Washington St on November 12th at 6pm

MassDOT will hold a Public Information Meeting to discuss the Public Realm Improvements & Mobility Hub under the I-93 Viaduct along Albany Street.

MassDOT staff and consultants will introduce our Advisory Group, review options for public realm improvements adjacent to new Mobility Hub under the I-93 southbound viaduct and present parking plans.

http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/Even...40/ItemID/1514/mctl/EventDetails/Default.aspx

 

[BeeLine]

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Ink Block 11/9 (Looking NE)

 

[JohnAKeith]

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So I was in the Sepia at Ink Block sales office for a brief visit this afternoon. I think they had one studio for around $469,000 and then another for $524,000. One bedrooms ran in the $610,000 - $775,000 range. So, $800-$1,000 per square foot.

Sepia has its own building, its own concierge. Much of the amenities however (the pool, the gym, the car and dog wash facilities) are to be part of the other buildings.

Renters and owners will all be able to travel directly to and from Whole Foods through an underground tunnel.

Apparently, they're doing well in selling the larger units (2 bed/2 bath & higher). There is supposed to be 83 units in the condo building but she implied today that some of the smaller units will be combined into larger units before construction begins in 2014.