“What once
was a seedy parking garage or a bare strip of dirt is now a massive, beautiful skyscraper that you can see for miles.”
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B U I L D I N G S
If you’ve been anywhere around Boston recently, you’ve probably seen a crane or two. Buildings are popping up all over. What once was a seedy parking garage or a bare strip of dirt is now a massive, beautiful skyscraper that you can see for miles. Boston hasn’t always had these large structures. The city used to be well known for keeping with the colonial architecture, where the tallest building would be a church steeple. In the later half of the 20th century this all changed, with many of Boston’s most well-known skyscrapers being built, including 200 Clarendon and the Prudential Center. Now, with an increased demand for being close to the city, new buildings are popping up in order to satisfy demand. Ink Block Ink Block is one of Boston’s newest communities, which has been developed from what was once an unremarkable strip of land with office spaces and a hotel or two. It used to be the site of the Boston Herald before they switched their location, hence the name. It’s located in the South End near the Massachusetts turnpike and contains numerous amenities, including a Whole Foods and plenty of places to eat and shop. There are two new buildings being built there, including 321 Harrison Avenue, and 7Ink, located at 217 Albany Street. The first is to be an office tower sitting atop a previously built garage. The amenities will include “...signature outdoor space including an outdoor roof terrace, fitness center, on-site covered parking, full-service food and catering, and a private shuttle to and from North and South Stations.” According to the developer’s website, 7Ink is to be Boston’s first co-living building, which essentially means it’s a very fancy dorm room without the college. It features a private, fully furnished bedroom, but all other amenities are shared, including the complimentary Wi-FI and premium cable. The building also comes with towel services, cookware and weekly housekeeping. Building is estimated to be completed in March of 2022. Seaport Another up-and-coming Boston neighborhood is Seaport. It used to be a parking lot and has turned into an urban center. There are a few new buildings being built. MassMutual has decided to build an office here, which is expected to cost $240 million dollars.
By Skyler Johnson
