One Canal (formerly Greenway Center) | Bullfinch Triangle | West End

[617]

Re: One Canal (formerly Greenway Center, Bullfinch Triangle)

Grand canal removing their deck this am...is this a signal that construction is starting on 1 canal?

 

[Toonie29]

Re: One Canal (formerly Greenway Center, Bullfinch Triangle)

I saw those big red dumpsters clustered behind yellow tape this morning and was wondering the same thing.

 

[Toonie29]

Re: One Canal (formerly Greenway Center, Bullfinch Triangle)

While I'm thinking of it, does anyone else think the forgotten small triangle (about 80'ish feet on each side) of land formed by Beverly Street, Valenti Way and North Washington Street would be the ideal place for a sculpture honoring Charles Bulfinch? It's technically "Valenti Square". I'd argue that, rather than having a useless, stranded patch of grass, place some commanding piece of public art that reminds passers by of what at least USED to be there and who was responsible for it all.

The added benefit would be that it would give pedestrians and drivers something to focus on instead of the rather blah architecture which is being constructed on almost all sides around it.

 

[davem]

Re: One Canal (formerly Greenway Center, Bullfinch Triangle)

That lot could fit three north-end sized townhomes on it. I wish they would just sell it to a developer.

 

[Smartiro]

Re: One Canal (formerly Greenway Center, Bullfinch Triangle)

^^^
Great idea! I wonder if this belongs to RKG?

 

[Ron Newman]

Re: One Canal (formerly Greenway Center, Bullfinch Triangle)

I don't think there's any Greenway on this side of Haymarket.

 

[Toonie29]

Re: One Canal (formerly Greenway Center, Bullfinch Triangle)

Here's the spot I mean (hope this link works):

https://maps.google.com/mapsq=Valen...on,+MA&t=h&hq=Valenti+Square,+Boston,+MA&z=19

 

[davem]

Re: One Canal (formerly Greenway Center, Bullfinch Triangle)

The property lines dont align with the underlying map, but it appears the state owns it. And its assessed pretty cheap too, for the area.

http://hubmaps1.cityofboston.gov/egis/Map.aspx?PropertyID=0301532000


Edit: This parcel is near a mirror image of the Boxer Hotel on Merrimac Street. In fact Valenti Square is slightly bigger, at 4740sq/ft vs 3960sq/ft, although the property lines may include the sidewalks, you can't exactly tell.

 

[Toonie29]

Re: One Canal (formerly Greenway Center, Bullfinch Triangle)

If the link doesn't work, just Google map "Valenti Square".

 

[gooseberry]

Re: One Canal (formerly Greenway Center, Bullfinch Triangle)

Valenti Way could be cut down to two lanes to make some extra room on that block. There's plenty of room to put a nice 5 or 6 story building.

 

[underground]

Re: One Canal (formerly Greenway Center, Bullfinch Triangle)

I don't think there's any Greenway on this side of Haymarket.

Isn't the Gateway Park on Causeway between the Garden and the Strada technically part of the Greenway?

 

[mass88]

Re: One Canal (formerly Greenway Center, Bullfinch Triangle)

Will building on top of, or partially on top of the tunnel cause any future problems in making repairs to the tunnel?

 

[Ron Newman]

Re: One Canal (formerly Greenway Center, Bullfinch Triangle)

I don't think Gateway Park (is that what it's called?) is part of the RKG.

 

[stellarfun]

Re: One Canal (formerly Greenway Center, Bullfinch Triangle)

Will building on top of, or partially on top of the tunnel cause any future problems in making repairs to the tunnel?

That plot of land sits atop the tunnel. So no excavation, no basement, no below grade parking for any structure that's built there. The land is likely uneconomical from a development standpoint.

 

[Toonie29]

Re: One Canal (formerly Greenway Center, Bullfinch Triangle)

That plot of land sits atop the tunnel. So no excavation, no basement, no below grade parking for any structure that's built there. The land is likely uneconomical from a development standpoint.

Then it does seem like the perfect spot for a big bronze statue of Mr. Bulfinch then! He can then forever gaze with disdain upon the mediocre architecture that replaced his own.

 

[jdrinboston]

Re: One Canal (formerly Greenway Center, Bullfinch Triangle)

Grand canal removing their deck this am...is this a signal that construction is starting on 1 canal?

The building permit registry seems to indicate that they are building a new patio back there. That doesn't seem to make any sense if a new building is about to start construction back there?

 

[617]

Re: One Canal (formerly Greenway Center, Bullfinch Triangle)

What was wrong with the old one?

 

[George_Apley]

Re: One Canal (formerly Greenway Center, Bullfinch Triangle)

Might they be building a smaller one that would accommodate One Canal? Or will One Canal be abutting the Grand Canal's building?

 

[jdrinboston]

Re: One Canal (formerly Greenway Center, Bullfinch Triangle)

Building permit for One Canal issued today per public records search.

 

[Hutchison]

Re: One Canal (formerly Greenway Center, Bullfinch Triangle)

sweet