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20-914: It is master developed by Boston Global Investors. Upon completion in 2020, Seaport Square is expected to develop into twenty blocks of retail, business, and residential space, knitting together the Financial District , Waterfront, Fort Point Channel and Fan Pier. The area is anticipated to include five new streets, over 20 buildings, and four prominent public gathering areas. It will offer approximately 2.6 million square feet of residences, 3,000 residential units, 1.3 million square feet of retail master developed by WS Development, 1.3 million square feet of offices, 2.2 million square feet of below ground parking spaces for 6,000 cars, 850,000 square feet (79,000 m) of hotel space, 1,000 hotel rooms, and 250,000 square feet (23,000 m) feet of cultural, civic and education space. Forty percent of Seaport Square's land

40-718: A 17,000-square-foot (1,600 m), retail lined open space between the two towers that will serve as a pedestrian link between the buildings, the MBTA Courthouse Station and the Moakley Federal Courthouse .[8] On the site of Seaport Square was the original Our Lady of Good Voyage shrine . A new church was constructed down the street and the old one was torn down. 42°21′14″N 71°02′40″W  /  42.35395°N 71.04444°W  / 42.35395; -71.04444 Financial District, Boston The Financial District of Boston

60-942: A distinct style and provide a wide range of living options. Plans include a total of 832 units, with 354 distinctive apartment homes in The Benjamin, ranging from studios to three bedrooms, and 458 apartment homes in VIA, ranging from studios to innovation units to three bedrooms. One Seaport will include 96 units that meet the City Of Boston’s standards for affordable rent. VIA also includes 96 innovation units, which will be cost-effective studio and one-bedroom apartments with access to collaboration space. All apartments in The Benjamin and VIA are for lease only. Both The Benjamin and VIA are expected to feature several outdoor and indoor shared spaces. The Benjamin will include two courtyards. Both The Benjamin and VIA aim to be pet friendly buildings with

80-656: A range of services residents have come to expect in high-end residential offerings. Private outdoor space was made a priority, with over one acre of outdoor terrace space designed for the residents. With 250,000 square feet (23,000 m) of retail space, One Seaport represents the highest concentration of retail space in the Seaport District. WS Development, a locally based and privately led real estate firm, will develop, own, and manage all 250,000 square feet (23,000 m) of its retail space. One Seaport will offer shopping, dining, fitness and entertainment facilities on

100-644: Is a marquee development located within the Seaport Square Master Plan. The $ 600 million mixed-use development spans 1.5 million square feet and is located on three-acres of land.[5] One Seaport is the largest mixed-use project in the City of Boston in thirty years. The project is led by three Boston-based companies Berkshire Group, WS Development, and Boston Global Investors. Its architecture is by Elkus Manfredi Architects. It will qualify for LEED Silver Certification. Upon completion, expected in 2017,

120-580: Is devoted to open space, including the one-acre, tree-lined Seaport Common with a Massachusetts Fallen Heroes Memorial, honoring Bay State servicemen and women who gave their lives to the War on Terror, and Sea Green , a multi-purpose green space that boasts a vibrant dog park, children's play area and half basketball court. The project qualifies for a Silver rating under the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED for neighborhood development rating system. Seaport Square has direct access to downtown Boston as well as to

140-585: Is located in Downtown Boston , near Government Center and Chinatown . Like many areas within Boston, the Financial District has no official definition. It is roughly bounded by Atlantic Avenue , State Street, and Devonshire Street. Parts of the Financial District are in various USPS postal ZIP Codes , including 02108, 02109, 02110, and 02111. The area includes Post Office Square ,

160-604: The Back Bay which contains Boston's two tallest highrises, the Prudential Tower and 200 Clarendon Street . There has been some recent development and construction in the area. Russia Wharf was completed in 2011 along the Fort Channel and rises up to 395 feet and 32 stories. Construction of South Station Tower was scheduled to begin in 2009 but was put on hold until the spring of 2020, moving forward despite

180-676: The Exchange Place and International Place complexes, and the landmark Custom House Tower (now an 87-room Marriott Vacation Club), and borders Quincy Market , Faneuil Hall , and the Old State House . The Financial District also contains the headquarters of the mutual fund companies Fidelity Investments , Putnam Investments , and DWS Scudder Investments; the world headquarters for State Street Bank and Eastern Bank ; accounting firms Wolf & Company, P.C., RSM McGladrey , and BDO USA, LLP ; loan advisor The Debt Exchange ;

200-871: The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts . The building houses two courtrooms for the Court of Appeals and 25 courtrooms for the District Court, as well as 40 judges' chambers, a Circuit law library, the office of a United States Congressman , offices for the United States Attorney , extensive support facilities for

220-520: The United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts , located on Fan Pier on the Boston , Massachusetts waterfront. Named after Congressman Joe Moakley , the 675,000-square-foot (62,700 m ) building was completed in 1999 at a cost of $ 170 million and has won many design awards. The courthouse is served by a stop on Boston's Silver Line . It was also formerly served by MBTA Boat service. The courthouse serves as headquarters for

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240-723: The United States Marshals service and Pre-Trial and Probation services, as well as a day-care facility. The 675,000-square-foot (62,700 m ) building, clad in water-struck brick with granite trim, has ten floors above grade and one below. It was the first major project to be awarded as part of the United States Court Design Guidelines and incorporates General Services Administration 's goals for imparting dignity and social significance, while creating modern and innovative justice architecture. Associate Justice Stephen Breyer , who

260-469: The Boston Skyline as well. [REDACTED] Media related to Financial District, Boston at Wikimedia Commons 42°21′26″N 71°03′21″W  /  42.3571°N 71.0557°W  / 42.3571; -71.0557 Moakley Federal Courthouse The John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse is a federal courthouse for the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and

280-613: The I-93 and I-90 interchange, is located in close proximity to Logan Airport and Amtrak’s South Station , and has access to public transit with the Courthouse Silver Line Station. Less than a quarter of a mile north of Seaport Square are The Rose F. Kennedy Greenway and Financial District, just steps south of Seaport Square is the Fan Pier, a 21-acre (8.5 ha) development. One Seaport Square (One Seaport)

300-477: The development is planned to include two residential towers with 832 apartments in total and 250,000 square feet (23,000 m) of retail space across the towers’ first three floors.[6] Berkshire Group has partnered with Boston Global Investors to own and develop the residential component of One Seaport.[7] WS Development will develop, own and manage the retail component of One Seaport. One Seaport’s residential towers are named The Benjamin and VIA ; each will have

320-404: The first three floors of each tower. Tenants confirmed thus far are 75 On Seaport, Caffè Nero, La Colombe, lululemon athletica, Luke’s Lobster, sweet green, The Grand, Scorpion Bar, Tuscan Kitchen, Bonobos, Filson, L.L.Bean, Mr. Sid, Peter Millar, Warby Parker, Bank of America, Equinox, Seaport Barbers, Kings, and Showplace ICON Theatre. One Seaport Square also has plans for Courthouse Square ,

340-547: The law firms of Bingham McCutchen , Goodwin Procter , WilmerHale , Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Nicholson Graham , and Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky, and Popeo, PC ; the local headquarters of Bank of America (formerly Fleet Bank ) and Santander Bank ; the Langham Hotel Boston and Hilton Hotel; and the local offices of Merrill Lynch and other brokerages. Dewey Square , One Financial Center , and

360-599: The plaza and towers housing the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston are located near South Station , adjacent to and just south of the area defined above. Also part of the Financial District are 33 Arch Street , One Federal Street , the First National Bank Building , 100 Summer Street , Exchange Place , and 101 Federal Street . The area contains many of Boston's highrise buildings in a fairly densely packed area, significantly more than

380-623: The presence of COVID-19 . Upon its 2024 completion, the tower will rise to 677 feet and 51 stories. One Franklin Street has recently reworked by developers and construction commenced. Millennium Tower was completed in 2016 and stands 684 feet, the fifth tallest in the city. Other towers in the area such as the Aquarium Garage Development and the Congress Street Towers if approved could significantly change

400-477: Was serving as Chief Judge of the First Circuit at the time, helped oversee the design and construction of the building and credits the project for sparking his interest in architecture. Public access to the courtrooms is provided through a sequence of spaces — Entrance Hall, Rotunda , Great Hall, and Galleries. Twenty-one large-scale paintings were commissioned from Ellsworth Kelly and are installed in these areas. The courtrooms themselves are distinguished by

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