Category Archives: Seaport Office Space Boston

0 Boston Seaport a Test Ground for Self-Driving Cars

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Self-driving cars in Boston Seaport

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Self-driving cars are going to change our relationship with the automobile far more significantly that any other change that has been introduced over the century. The days are numbered until we simply “Uber” our own car to come pick us up after work. Some car manufactures are building their own technology to compete directly with ridesharing companies.

From the Boston Business Journal:

“Boston and Massachusetts are leaders in rethinking the future of transportation, and we are grateful for their partnership and support of nuTonomy’s efforts to develop a fleet of self-driving cars to serve the public,” said CEO Karl Iagnemma in a statement.

The pilot program will be the first test of autonomous vehicles on public streets in Boston, and comes just a month after Mayor Marty Walsh and Gov. Charlie Baker signed executive orders allowing tests of the vehicles as long as they pass state inspections and have a person in the driver’s seat ready to take control if anything goes wrong. The nuTonomy test is part of the the Go Boston 2030 plan to rethink city transportation over the next decade and a half.

0 GE’s Fort Point Channel HQ Gains Approval

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GE HQ in Boston

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The new GE headquarters has moved closer to a reality in Seaport District of Boston.

The Boston Globe reports, “the board of the Boston Planning and Development Agency Tuesday approved the three-building complex, which includes a striking new 12-story glass building, topped off by a giant, sail-like solar “veil” and an illuminated GE logo. The project still needs zoning and environmental approvals, but GE said it on track to break ground early next year and have at least some of the three-building complex open in 2018.”

You can read the full article on the Boston Globe’s website.

0 Seaport Shows New Signs of Development

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The Seaport neighborhood continues to grow. The latest announcement doesn’t involve a large office tenant moving from the Financial District to occupy a new tower; rather it allows those that live, work, or play in the Seaport today the ability to visit a local pharmacy: CVS.

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From Bizjournals:

CVS Pharmacy officially opened on Sunday in the luxury apartment building Watermark Seaport at 85 Seaport Boulevard. The new store spans 11,590 square feet.

“From the very early stages of development in the Seaport District, it was our top priority to bring a state-of-the-art pharmacy to the area. The thousands of residents and professionals living and working in the Seaport now have the convenience of a one stop store for their everyday needs; we are proud to fill this void and to do so with a brand as reputable as CVS,” said Brian Sciera, vice president of leasing at building owner WS Development in a statement.

0 Wharf District Council Envisions Boston Waterfront Transformation

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Boston waterfront offices

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The Boston waterfront is seeing an unprecedented transformation of office, residential and retail developments, and the Wharf Council is following suite with a new blueprint for the future.

The Wharf District Council’s “public-realm vision” is a plan to improve public spaces surrounding Boston’s waterfront, spanning from the Northern Avenue bridge through Christopher Columbus park.

From the Boston Business Journal:

The plan’s proponents say it’s a necessary supplement to tie together disparate planning efforts. It would create a showcase for art installations and iconic attractions, historic markers and “active gathering experiences.” The plan includes a combined 212,187 square feet in open-space improvements at three key development sites: Marriott Long Wharf, the Harbor Garage and Hook Lobster.

The total cost estimate for the projects outlined in the visioning plan ranges from $24.8 million to $37.8 million, but financing — not to mention who would take on the actual execution of the vision — is unclear. Ris suggested developers looking to transform the three key waterfront parcels could kick in the money.

0 Summer Street in Boston Seaport Expected Home for New Convention Center Hotel

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Summer Street convention center Hotel

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Boston appears to be ready to welcome a new 1,000 room hotel to the Seaport District on Summer Street, directly across from the Convention Center.

According to Curbed, “a development team that includes the folks behind the Omni brand have emerged as the top bidder to construct an inn with at least 1,000 rooms on a 2.1-acre site in South Boston…the Massachusetts Port Authority is expected to award the bid within the next three months…The hotel would be one of the biggest in Boston.”

For more information, jump over to Curbed Boston.

0 Fort Point Office Space for GE Lands Design Approval

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GE has received design approval for their headquarters in the Seaport. Some of the design elements include a pedestrian corridor and 100-year flood resistance.

Rendering of new office building in Boston Fort Point

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The Boston Business Journal notes, “the headquarters campus will be located on a 2.5-acre campus facing the Fort Point Channel, spanning two historic former Necco candy manufacturing facilities at 5 and 6 Necco Court and a newly built property facing the water. The campus will span 388,700 square feet. GE’s CEO, Jeffrey Immelt, has said the company intends to spend between $80 million and $100 million on the new headquarters.”

You can read more on the Fort Point Channel Building on the BBJ’s website, here.

0 Manufacturing Remains Alive in Boston’s Seaport

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Kennedy Ave Boston Seaport

Credit: Cannistraro

Changes along the water is Boston’s Seaport continue with the announcement of Cannistraro’s 50 year ground lease. The Seaport is not all office towers and luxury condo, remember there is still an active drydock at Northeast Ship Repair at 32A Drydock.

Seaport Manufacturing Facilities, courtesy of Boston Ship Repair:

GRAVING DOCK
· 65,000 tons displacement capability
· Length: 350.5 meters (1,150 feet)
· Breadth at the top of blocks: 38.1 meters (125 feet)
· Breadth at the top of dock: 45.4 meters (149 feet)

CHANNEL DRAFT
· 12.2 meters (40 feet)

CRANE CAPACITY
· Up to 65 tons

CRANES
· 360 degree coverage

PIER
· Steam, water, electrical service and sanitation hookups

SHOP AREA
· 40,000 square feet

Located next to the Black Falcon Cruise Terminal in Boston’s South End, the drydock is only seven miles from open sea with no air draft restriction.

0 Known Restaurateur Launches Seaport Location

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253_summer_street_SeaportThe missing piece of the puzzle has been solved at 253 Summer Street with a new food concept.

From Bizjournals.com:

The 253 Summer St. project has received a $2.25 million building permit to “build out (a) new restaurant along basement area/new exterior storefront facing Harborwalk.” Leaf said early plans for the restaurant include adding windows to what’s now a painted concrete wall, with the restaurant’s entrance facing the Harborwalk. There are also tentative plans to have a patio dining area on what’s now pavement along Necco Court — a spot that will directly abut GE’s headquarters campus.

 

0 Seaport District Construction Continues

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Construction continues to march forward in the Seaport District of Boston.

Construction planned in the Boston Seaport

Credit: The Real Reporter

According to The Real Reporter, “the continuance of cranes over Boston’s Innovation District grew, with the News of GE choosing it’s New HQ in the Seaport, while vacancy rates saw a slight rise over the previous quarter. According to the Latest Report from, Vacancy rose to 7.5 percent from 7.1 percent on 37,000 sf of negative absorption, while lease rates for existing Class A and B properties remained near previous quarter levels.”

Additional information is available on The Real Reporter’s website, here.

0 Boston Ranks Among Top Office Markets in U.S.

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rendering of 130-140 northern avenue office building

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Boston ranks 6th nationally for office vacancy.

According to a report on the BBJ, “at 12 percent vacancy, Boston’s office market dipped by 1.2 percent year-over-year and was the sixth-tightest in the U.S., the report said. New York and Washington, D.C. ranked as the tightest office markets, each with 9.1 percent vacancy, followed by San Francisco at 10.2 percent and Seattle at 10.9 percent.”

Additional details are available on its website, here.