The massive development located at 80 Causeway Street will dramatically alter the face of the TD Garden.The new complex, designed by architect Elkus Manfredi, will rise over Causeway Street in two new towers: the office tower standing at 495 feet tall, and the residential tower rising to 486 feet. Both towers will be built above a five-story retail base.
A modern glass atrium will connect to a new entrance into TD Garden and to the MBTA's North Station.
Below ground, a four-level parking garage will be constructed to accommodate about 800 vehicles.
“We are creating a new front door to North Station, a new portal to the city,” said David Manfredi, of Elkus Manfredi Architects.
“We don’t want to create a mall; we don’t want to create privatized space. We want to create space that is inviting to the public.”
The $1 Billion + development will include:
- 40,000 square foot expansion of TD Garden
- 560,000 square feet of residential with 497 units
- 200,000 square foot hotel with 306 rooms
- 668,000 square feet of office space
- 142,000 square feet of flexible office space
- 235,000 square feet of retail/restaurant space
- 25,000 square foot glass atrium hall
Prior to leaving office, Mayor Menino had agreed to provide $7.8 million in tax breaks to help the developers lure the Star Market and build the underground parking spaces for the TD Garden.
During that same period, the development is expected to produce $32.2 million in new tax revenue for the city.
Developer Boston Properties said the tax agreement was crucial to attracting a supermarket to the property and asserted the project will help enliven the area around the arena.
The massive project will be built in three stages, with the first phase to include the multi-story retail base, a supermarket, a cinema, a 306-room hotel, and the 4-story underground parking garage.
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Construction is expected to begin in the Fall.
