Seaport Neighborhood - Infill and Discussion

EdMc · May 24, 2022

Seaport, neighborhood

EdMc · May 24, 2022

EdMc · May 24, 2022

EdMc · May 24, 2022

stick n move · May 24, 2022

Its really come together nicely, the huge amounts of people in all the photos bear this out. The harborfront access is a huge plus obviously and the effort into developing the waterfront for pedestrians has paid off in spades.

EdMc · May 24, 2022

Yes, I stayed in Seaport for five days last week and Seaport Blvd and Northern Ave sidewalks had traffic. I saw many new graduates in groups, the water’s edge is always a draw, a number of people walk dogs and Seaport Sweat draws many exercise participants on Seaport Common. Trader Joe’s is a cha-ching machine around supper time.

atlantaden · May 24, 2022

Dude, wow, thanks so much for your pictorial tour of the Seaport!! So much building has happened, and is still happening, in the newest of Boston’s neighborhoods! I love the Seaport!

DZH22 · May 31, 2022

5/28 From Chelsea

IMG_1411 by David Z, on Flickr

RandomWalk · May 31, 2022

That’s a mighty fine wall you’ve got there…

Ruairi · May 31, 2022

DZH22 said:
5/28 From Chelsea

IMG_1411 by David Z, on Flickr

so we can only build how high?

guitarguynboston · May 31, 2022

Everytime I see that part of the "Skyline" all I hear in my head is Buzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

DZH22 · May 31, 2022

Ruairi said:
so we can only build how high?

Buildings further from the water can go slightly higher, but the height limits for the immediate neighborhood only range from about 230'-270'.

DZH22 · Jun 1, 2022

5/28

IMG_1425 by David Z, on Flickr

IMG_1426 by David Z, on Flickr

MrDee12345 · Jun 1, 2022

Jeez. I haven't been to Boston since Dec 2019. I look forward to my next visit in July and I might not recognize the Seaport!

xec · Jun 2, 2022

After looking at EdMc's pics I'm surprised there isn't any movement to build this. It would be a fantastic addition to Seaport Common and I'm sure it would draw even more people to liven up the area.

dirtywater · Jun 2, 2022

Agreed. The announcement that they were dropping this building to provide an expanded park to enhance the public realm was total bull. This building was all about providing public amenities (a Fallen Heroes museum to complement the Memorial) and rooftop park/open space, and would have cost the developer a lot more money without bringing in meaningful revenue.

atlantaden · Jun 9, 2022

Sad to say, the hotel, from this side, is really that bland, dull actually! It’s amazing, however, what bits of contrasting color on a facade, as shown by it’s office/lab neighbor can do to add interest to a building.