City officials told a crowded room of Southenders on July 11 that the amount of development expected when new zoning was put into place in the Harrison-Albany Corridor in 2012 has far exceeded what they expected – making many of…
Author: Seth Daniel
Festival Betances Ready to Celebrate This Weekend
The Latin flair comes in full view to the South End this weekend, when Festival Betances plays out its annual summer highlights with music, food, a greased pole climbing contest and kids activities in O’Day Park. IBA CEO Vanessa Calderon-Rosado…
Artist in Residence Program Colors the Parks This Summer
Amidst a pile of Crayons, markers, paints and numerous pieces of card-stock paper canvasses, Juleen Jones has made her mark in a creative way on the kids and families that use parks throughout Boston – including Ringgold Park in the…
New Developers Propose Hotel Use, Façade Renovation for Alexandra
If all goes according to preliminary plans, a new team of developers could put the ‘hotel’ back in the Hotel Alexandra. JB Ventures and TLC Development, along with their architects from CBT, presented a new plan for the long-derelict Hotel…
New Interest in Alexandra Hotel Percolates through Neighborhood
A Boston development company apparently has expressed an interest in developing the Hotel Alexandra on Washington Street in the South End, preserving its historic nature and developing it without any additional properties attached. JB Ventures (Eric Colavito) and TLC Development,…
Comeback Win: South End Library Sees Funding for Phase 2 Included in Budget
Disappointment has turned to relief as a $400,000 promise has made it to print in Mayor Martin Walsh’s final Capital Budget. The Mayor’s Office, Councilor Ed Flynn and the Friends of the South End Library (FOSEL) confirmed that the once-missing…
Wayfair.com Leases 400K Square Feet in Back Bay to Complement Copley HQ
Wayfair.com confirmed that they have finalized a lease in the Back Bay to take 395,000 sq. ft. of office space in 500 Boylston/222 Berkeley St. – a move that would be in addition to their existing headquarters in Copley Square.…
Council, Advisory Board Vote for Pay Increases – Including Mayor
The City Council voted 11-2 at its June 27 meeting to accept the mayor’s new ordinance that would raise the pay of several City employees, including the City Council and the mayor. The changes for mayor wouldn’t go into effect…
Stats Show South End Bears Major Brunt of Region’s Services
In some circles, the South End has been accused of being NIMBY (Not In My Back Yard) when it comes to the fight against new and existing human services in the neighborhood. Most outside of the neighborhood are quick to…
One Dalton Weeks Away from Topping off at 61 Floors
Developers for the One Dalton project reported this week that they have reached the 60th floor of the building and are only weeks away from topping off the building at the 61st floor – transforming Boston’s skyline and adding a…