Beacon Capital submitted its original proposal to the Boston Redevelopment Authority last January, but after a number of public hearings it was clear that the 300-foot tower and lack of available living space for local artists were contentious issues for local residents. The Fort Point Channel area is comprised of a number of old warehouses and in recent years has become a center for local artists.

The BRA made a number of recommendations for changes, which according to Alex McCallum, spokesperson for Beacon Capital, were taken into consideration along with public opinion when Beacon made its changes to the proposal. "The BRA made recommendations on the general outline," he tells GlobeSt.com. "We were also responding to public interest. Now the project is more in line with what the community wants."

The 300-ft tower has been cut to 150 ft, reducing the overall density of the project from 1.7 million sf to 1.5 million sf. Live/work space, which will largely be used by local artists, is being increased by 50,000 sf from 125,000 sf to 175,000 sf. The number of parking spaces is being reduced from 1,200 to 950. There will still be 75,000 sf of retail and restaurant space and 20,000 sf for gallery space. The remaining space will be office space.