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That's great it will be green. Now can they build the damn thing.
 
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Yeah, I know. But seeing it in the news does keep my hope alive. At least it's not gathering dust. Yet.
 
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GW2500 said just what i was going to say. Who cares if its green. Thats expect these days, Just build the damn thing!
 
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no kidding, this is frustrating
 
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I have heard that the BRA is accepting proposals for design of the massive USPS building overlooking fort point.

This would be huge for not only that neighborhood, but for the expansion of South Station and construction of SST. Has anyone else heard anything more specific?
 
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So what's going on here? It's been pretty much 2 months and no news about SST. Any news whatsoever?
 
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It's the economy, stupid.

Given how many different agencies this has to go through I'm not surprised we haven't heard anything about this. Also this is just one of the projects in Boston that can't catch a break so I'm not holding my breath.
 
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I heard from a very, very reliable source that this project is absolutely ready to go, right down to the smallest details like signage to direct pedestrians around the construction site. Knowing the financing piece was going to be hard in the current market, they've forged ahead at completing all the little details so that as soon as they get a tenant and/or financing, the crane can show up the next day. So... fingers crossed - but it's not like once things improve, they more hurdles or will need a lot of lead time. They are chomping at the bit and could begin construction as soon as a tenant says "I'll sign"

Out of all the mega-projects right now, this is the one I'd put my $ on happening first. Great news since this ultra-transient-oriented development is exactly what this city needs - I can't believe tenants aren't frothing at the mouth to get in here, their employees will love it.
 
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If so, thats the best news i've heard all summer :p
 
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pelhamhall said:
I heard from a very, very reliable source that this project is absolutely ready to go, right down to the smallest details like signage to direct pedestrians around the construction site. Knowing the financing piece was going to be hard in the current market, they've forged ahead at completing all the little details so that as soon as they get a tenant and/or financing, the crane can show up the next day.
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It's a rare developer who's willing to proceed this way, because it means shelling out all those design fees without an ironclad guarantee the project will go forward. Most folks aren't willing to assume such risk.
 
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Boston Business Journal said:
Construction of the planned tower above South Station was to have started this year but has been pushed to early 2009, said Kim Jagger, director of corporate communications for Houston-based Hines Interests LP. This project will bring a 40-story office tower, a 13-story hotel and residential building, and a nine-story office building to the area. All told it will add 1.8 million square feet of mixed-use space to the city.
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Full article here
 
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good news? I suppose...least they have a plan to start construction.
 
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I'd say it's good news - especially considering the types of quotes coming out of the Hynes camp. He seems steadfast and confident. While I suppose he could be posturing, I think it sounds promising, even if a little later than expected.

Edit: I realize that Hines and Hynes are not the same...but the optimistic attitude, even for another developement is still a good sign.
 
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I won't be too excited till I hear any sort of definitive date however. It seems that in Boston every project is scheduled to start sometime next year....every year.
 
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Patriots_1228 said:
good news? I suppose...least they have a plan to start construction.
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They had a "plan" for the last year and a half, not even counting the 10 years of whatever it was to get approved
 
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Hines is not Hynes!

John Hynes is the President of Gale International, would-be developers of Seaport Square and Filene's building.

Hines Interests, based in Texas, is a large, national developer and owners of the 222 Berkely/500 Boylston complex in the Back Bay. Hines is developing the South Station complex.
 
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Agree with previous posters, I don't take this as good or bad news. Like most "news" about substantial projects in the city, I take them in stride. A lot of projects have been slated to start construction on so and so date, had it pushed back more than once and then never broke ground.

State Street Financial Center was delayed over a decade and actually got built, so there's hope. I just don't hold my breath, especially with the way the economy is right now.
 
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I wish they would get this off the ground because the longer we wait on this, the more likely it doesn't get off the ground.
 
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Upon checking Hines Interest Website I found that Construction is expected to start in early 2009
The South Station development will consist of the completion of the South Station Transportation Center at the lower levels of the project, plus the addition of a 49-story, 1,000,000-square-foot office tower, a 200-room hotel, a 150-unit residential condominium building, a nine-story, 500,000-square-foot office building, and parking for approximately 755 cars. The office tower and bus terminal expansion have been pre-certified "Silver" under the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED rating system.

In addition to its emphasis on sustainable design, important considerations in the master plan were the preservation of the historic South Station train station building; the linkage of the existing train station and bus terminal; and the ability to facilitate future pedestrian access to the waterfront. Construction of the office tower is scheduled to commence in early 2009.
http://www.hines.com/property/detail.aspx?id=144
 
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Gosh, that would be nice! But I can't help wondering if Hines laid off their website person and haven't updated the information.
 
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