What happens to the ribbon of land being created by the depression of the Central Artery may be the most important development decision to face Boston in a generation.
A national panel of experts in governance, landscape architecture, and design offers recommendations on designing, building, and operating the Rose Kennedy Greenway. | Go
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A pair of public forums dubbed "Community Conversations" resulted in dozens of innovative ideas for the Rose Kennedy Greenway. Check out stories, photos, and the ideas themselves. | Go |
The Central Artery land weaves nearly continuously from Chinatown to North Station, but its two dozen individual parcels differ considerably in character and potential use. Here's a look. | Go |
Boston is unique, but the issues involved in reclaiming Central Artery land are not. A series of MIT case studies looks at lessons from similar projects around the world. | Go |
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NORTH END
Parcel 7
Area: 84,907 square feet (1.95 acres)
Bordered by: Congress Street, Hanover Street, Sudbury Street, Blackstone Street
Master plan calls for: Buildings, visitor facilities
Zoning: Office, retail, parking, or transportation uses are allowed.
Notes: Almost all of parcel is taken up by new parking garage/vent building for underground artery. The zoning code requires that no structure obstruct the view from Tremont Street to Old North Church.
