Commenting on the agreement, Governor Paul Cellucci noted that, "The plan approved today will ensure the economic revitalization of one of Boston's historic jewels moves forward. The development of Fan Pier and Pier 4 within the harbor planning area, and the adjacent McCourt Gateway and the Convention Center, will make Boston a destination second to none."
Boston Mayor Thomas Menino commented that, "This is probably the most exciting development that will happen in Boston in our lifetimes. We needed to plan a waterfront fit for a city, with everyday life and vitality. And we got the job done."
Highlights of the plan include doubling the size of the public park at Fan Pier Cove, a wider Haborwalk and more green spaces along the entire perimeter of the cove and piers to provide space for activities along the water's edge.
Environmental Secretary Bob Durand said the plan, which covers 128 acres, "promotes the city of Boston's vision for the waterfront, allowing for the building of a vibrant new neighborhood, while enhancing the public's right to waterfront access. Years from now, we will be able to point to our actions with pride because we are charting the right course for the waterfront today."
Continue Reading for Free
Register and gain access to:
- Breaking commercial real estate news and analysis, on-site and via our newsletters and custom alerts
- Educational webcasts, white papers, and ebooks from industry thought leaders
- Critical coverage of the property casualty insurance and financial advisory markets on our other ALM sites, PropertyCasualty360 and ThinkAdvisor
Already have an account? Sign In Now
© 2024 ALM Global, LLC, All Rights Reserved. Request academic re-use from www.copyright.com. All other uses, submit a request to [email protected]. For more information visit Asset & Logo Licensing.
John Jordan
John Jordan is a veteran journalist with 36 years of print and digital media experience.
