{"id":27968,"date":"2015-06-15T03:43:44","date_gmt":"2015-06-15T10:43:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/?p=27968"},"modified":"2021-09-24T00:57:28","modified_gmt":"2021-09-24T07:57:28","slug":"megastructures-reshaping-boston-neighborhoods-10-before-and-after-images","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/rental-market\/megastructures-reshaping-boston-neighborhoods-10-before-and-after-images\/","title":{"rendered":"Megastructures Reshaping Boston Neighborhoods: 10 Before-and-After Images Reveal the City\u2019s Impressive Growth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With businesses and population numbers on the rise, Boston\u2019s skyline is bound to grow as well. A plethora of new super-large structures have popped up on the horizon, from luxury high-rises in Downtown Crossing to architecturally striking office towers in Back Bay and green mixed-use buildings in South Boston.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dramatic, Decade-Long Transformation Visualized<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With the help of Google\u2019s Street View, RentCafe has traveled back in time and pinpointed some of the most amazing developments that helped reshape whole neighborhoods. Join us for a trip down memory lane and see how much <a title=\"Browse rentals on RentCafe\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/boston-ma\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boston<\/a> has changed in the last decade with these striking before-and-after images.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Simply drag the arrow bar back-and-forth to view the old and the new images.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>#1. The Clarendon, Back Bay<\/h2>\n<p>Home to some of the tallest buildings in Boston, including the Prudential Center and the John Hancock Tower, the bustling Back Bay neighborhood continues to attract imposing developments. Standing proudly at the corner of Clarendon and Stuart Streets, <strong>The Clarendon\/One Back Bay<\/strong> is a 33-story high-rise that features a mix of luxury condominiums and rental units. Designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects, LLP, the tower achieved LEED Silver Certification.<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 90%;\">\n[before-after width=\"800px\" color=\"#b75d0f\" offset=\"0.1\" before-after label_one=\"2014\" before-after label_two=\"2007\" before-after label_color=\"#000000\" before-after color=\"#ffffff\"]<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2015\/04\/1-2014-The-Clarendon.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27322\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2015\/04\/1-2014-The-Clarendon.jpg\" alt=\"2014-The-Clarendon\" width=\"800\" height=\"562\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"ttp:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2015\/04\/1-2007-The-Clarendon.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27321\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2015\/04\/1-2007-The-Clarendon.jpg\" alt=\"2007-The-Clarendon\" width=\"800\" height=\"562\" \/><\/a>[\/before-after]\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 90%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/@42.349261,-71.073201,3a,90y,236.63h,116.25t\/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sAr_kmMKRofLUoGDlvfr3Xw!2e0\">Link to Street View<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: auto;\">Use the code below to embed the image on your website:<\/p>\n<p><textarea>&lt;iframe src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/Content\/Marketing\/timelapse\/Boston\/1-The-Clarendon.html&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max-width=&#8221;570&#8243; height=&#8221;410&#8243; frameborder=&#8221;0&#8243; scrolling=&#8221;no&#8221;&gt;&lt;\/iframe&gt;<\/textarea><\/p>\n<h2>#2. Millennium Place, Downtown Crossing<\/h2>\n<p>Downtown Crossing is gradually evolving into an enclave of luxury living. New York-based Millennium Partners has redeveloped an underutilized parking lot on the corner of Avery and Washington Streets and turned it into a stunning glass, brick, and steel condo tower. Dubbed <strong>Millennium Place<\/strong>, the 15- story building comprises 256 residences, including 14 penthouses and 8 residences with private garden terraces. The developer is currently working on another premium high-rise in the area, the 60-story Millennium Tower Boston. Anchored by the renovated historic Burnham Building, the tower will feature 442 luxury residences ranging in size from 759 to 12,846 square feet.<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 90%;\">\n[before-after width=\"800px\" color=\"#b75d0f\" offset=\"0.1\" before-after label_one=\"2014\" before-after label_two=\"2007\" before-after label_color=\"#000000\" before-after color=\"#ffffff\"]<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2015\/04\/2-2014-Millennium-Place.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27322\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2015\/04\/2-2014-Millennium-Place.jpg\" alt=\"2014-Millennium-Placen\" width=\"800\" height=\"562\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"ttp:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2015\/04\/2-2007-Millennium-Place.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27321\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2015\/04\/2-2007-Millennium-Place.jpg\" alt=\"2007-Millennium-Place\" width=\"800\" height=\"562\" \/><\/a>[\/before-after]\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 90%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/@42.353984,-71.062066,3a,90y,191.11h,118.19t\/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1s-fQCdzA7-WSFQGS01daHpQ!2e0\">Link to Street View<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: auto;\">Use the code below to embed the image on your website:<\/p>\n<p><textarea>&lt;iframe src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/Content\/Marketing\/timelapse\/Boston\/2-Millennium-Place.html&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max-width=&#8221;570&#8243; height=&#8221;410&#8243; frameborder=&#8221;0&#8243; scrolling=&#8221;no&#8221;&gt;&lt;\/iframe&gt;<\/textarea><\/p>\n<h2>#3. Liberty Mutual Tower, Back Bay<\/h2>\n<p>Boasting a striking resemblance to NYC\u2019s Flatiron Building, the <strong>Liberty Mutual Tower<\/strong> adds a plus of variety to the Back Bay neighborhood. Situated at the corner of Stuart Street, Columbus Avenue and Berkeley Street, the 22-story office building stands 290 feet tall on a site that <a title=\"See the story on Commercial Property Executive\" href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/liberty-mutual-breaks-ground-on-highly-anticipated-300m-office-building-in-boston\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">once housed a Salvation Army building and the Benjamin Franklin Smith Building<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 90%;\">\n[before-after width=\"800px\" color=\"#b75d0f\" offset=\"0.1\" before-after label_one=\"2014\" before-after label_two=\"2007\" before-after label_color=\"#000000\" before-after color=\"#ffffff\"]<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2015\/04\/3-2014-Liberty-Mutual-Tower.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27322\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2015\/04\/3-2014-Liberty-Mutual-Tower.jpg\" alt=\"2014-Liberty-Mutual-Tower\" width=\"800\" height=\"562\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"ttp:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2015\/04\/3-2007-Liberty-Mutual-Tower.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27321\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2015\/04\/3-2007-Liberty-Mutual-Tower.jpg\" alt=\"2007-Liberty-Mutual Tower\" width=\"800\" height=\"562\" \/><\/a>[\/before-after]\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 90%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/@42.347948,-71.071432,3a,75y,325.29h,99.66t\/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1smmci7i-dZEP_tpfY6m2gPg!2e0\">Link to Street View<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: auto;\">Use the code below to embed the image on your website:<\/p>\n<p><textarea>&lt;iframe src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/Content\/Marketing\/timelapse\/Boston\/3-Liberty-Mutual-Tower.html&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max-width=&#8221;570&#8243; height=&#8221;410&#8243; frameborder=&#8221;0&#8243; scrolling=&#8221;no&#8221;&gt;&lt;\/iframe&gt;<\/textarea><\/p>\n<h2>#4. Radian, Chinatown<\/h2>\n<p>One of the latest architectural wonders enhancing Boston\u2019s skyline, <strong>Radian<\/strong> sits prettily at 120 Kingston Street, on the border of Chinatown and Leather District. The elegantly curved, 26-story glass tower added 240 apartment homes to the Downtown area and includes approximately 5,300 sq. ft. of ground-floor retail along with 70 below-grade parking spaces. Leasing began in spring 2014. The $130 million redevelopment project sparked a bit of controversy at the time as neighbors fought to preserve the brick building previously standing on the lot known as the Auchmuty &#8220;Dainty Dot&#8221; Hosiery building.<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 90%;\">\n[before-after width=\"800px\" color=\"#b75d0f\" offset=\"0.1\" before-after label_one=\"2014\" before-after label_two=\"2007\" before-after label_color=\"#000000\" before-after color=\"#ffffff\"]<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2015\/04\/4-2014-Radian-Boston.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27322\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2015\/04\/4-2014-Radian-Boston.jpg\" alt=\"2014-Radian-Boston\" width=\"800\" height=\"562\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"ttp:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2015\/04\/4-2007-Radian-Boston.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27321\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2015\/04\/4-2007-Radian-Boston.jpg\" alt=\"2007-Radian-Boston\" width=\"800\" height=\"562\" \/><\/a>[\/before-after]\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 90%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/@42.351597,-71.058247,3a,90y,343.57h,105.16t\/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1s5uG1wyz8loFEtZdc9DeTYQ!2e0\">Link to Street View<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: auto;\">Use the code below to embed the image on your website:<\/p>\n<p><textarea>&lt;iframe src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/Content\/Marketing\/timelapse\/Boston\/4-Radian-Boston.html&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max-width=&#8221;570&#8243; height=&#8221;410&#8243; frameborder=&#8221;0&#8243; scrolling=&#8221;no&#8221;&gt;&lt;\/iframe&gt;<\/textarea><\/p>\n<h2>#5.Fan Pier, South Boston<\/h2>\n<p>The $3 billion Fan Pier mega-development continues to grow and impress, with new office, hospitality, and residential space adding to its vibrancy. The 18-story <strong>One Marina Park Drive<\/strong> was completed in 2010. Designed by Elkus Manfredi, the multi-use office building is LEED Gold-certified. Two 18-story structures, <strong>50 Northern Avenue<\/strong> and <strong>Eleven Fan Pier Boulevard<\/strong>, serve as Vertex Pharmaceuticals\u2019 global headquarters. Completed in 2013, the towers feature approximately 1.1 million square feet of commercial office and laboratory space, 60,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, and underground parking.<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 90%;\">\n[before-after width=\"800px\" color=\"#b75d0f\" offset=\"0.1\" before-after label_one=\"2013\" before-after label_two=\"2007\" before-after label_color=\"#000000\" before-after color=\"#ffffff\"]<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2015\/04\/5-2013-Fan-Pier.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27322\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2015\/04\/5-2013-Fan-Pier.jpg\" alt=\"2013-Fan-Pier\" width=\"800\" height=\"562\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"ttp:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2015\/04\/5-2007-Fan-Pier.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27321\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2015\/04\/5-2007-Fan-Pier.jpg\" alt=\"2007-Fan-Pier\" width=\"800\" height=\"562\" \/><\/a>[\/before-after]\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 90%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/@42.352238,-71.046665,3a,75y,30.64h,92.65t\/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sdlfs01zeJHX-gxHqHKQAsA!2e0!6m1!1e1\">Link to Street View<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: auto;\">Use the code below to embed the image on your website:<\/p>\n<p><textarea>&lt;iframe src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/Content\/Marketing\/timelapse\/Boston\/5-Fan-Pier.html&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max-width=&#8221;570&#8243; height=&#8221;410&#8243; frameborder=&#8221;0&#8243; scrolling=&#8221;no&#8221;&gt;&lt;\/iframe&gt;<\/textarea><\/p>\n<h2>#6. The Kensington, Chinatown<\/h2>\n<p>As one of the newest luxury rental buildings in town, <a title=\"See apartments for rent at The Kensington in Boston\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments\/ma\/boston\/the-kensington\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>The Kensington<\/strong><\/a> combines an unbeatable location in downtown Boston with green amenities and upscale interiors. Located at 659 Washington Street, the 27-story, 488,000 square-foot building offers 381 luxury rental apartments, 2,300 square feet of ground floor retail space, and 110 parking spaces. The gleaming tower was awarded LEED Gold certification.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ava Theater District<\/strong> (<em>pictured, under construction in 2014<\/em>) will soon deliver more rental apartments to this burgeoning area. The 398-unit community at 45 Stuart Street will feature a mix of studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments.<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 90%;\">\n[before-after width=\"800px\" color=\"#b75d0f\" offset=\"0.1\" before-after label_one=\"2014\" before-after label_two=\"2007\" before-after label_color=\"#000000\" before-after color=\"#ffffff\"]<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2015\/04\/6-2014-The-Kensington.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27322\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2015\/04\/6-2014-The-Kensington.jpg\" alt=\"2014-The-Kensington\" width=\"800\" height=\"562\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"ttp:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2015\/04\/6-2007-The-Kensington.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27321\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2015\/04\/6-2007-The-Kensington.jpg\" alt=\"2007-The-Kensington\" width=\"800\" height=\"562\" \/><\/a>[\/before-after]\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 90%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/@42.350821,-71.063159,3a,90y,349.32h,105.26t\/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sMixRnOfDjvXJcegxZSl0yQ!2e0\">Link to Street View<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: auto;\">Use the code below to embed the image on your website:<\/p>\n<p><textarea>&lt;iframe src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/Content\/Marketing\/timelapse\/Boston\/6-The-Kensington.html&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max-width=&#8221;570&#8243; height=&#8221;410&#8243; frameborder=&#8221;0&#8243; scrolling=&#8221;no&#8221;&gt;&lt;\/iframe&gt;<\/textarea><\/p>\n<h2>#7. W Boston Hotel and Residences, Theater Disctrict<\/h2>\n<p>Located in Boston\u2019s Theater District, at the corner of Stuart and Tremont streets, the <strong>W Boston Hotel and Residences<\/strong> was completed in 2009. The 26-story mixed-use project comprises 235 hotel rooms and 122 luxury residences with amazing views of the city\u2019s glimmering lights.<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 90%;\">\n[before-after width=\"800px\" color=\"#b75d0f\" offset=\"0.1\" before-after label_one=\"2014\" before-after label_two=\"2007\" before-after label_color=\"#000000\" before-after color=\"#ffffff\"]<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2015\/04\/7-2014-W-Boston.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27322\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2015\/04\/7-2014-W-Boston.jpg\" alt=\"2014-W-Boston\" width=\"800\" height=\"562\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"ttp:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2015\/04\/7-2007-W-Boston.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27321\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2015\/04\/7-2007-W-Boston.jpg\" alt=\"20077-W-Boston\" width=\"800\" height=\"562\" \/><\/a>[\/before-after]\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 90%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/@42.350991,-71.064357,3a,90y,262.68h,105.83t\/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1s6D3Dy5vRKUQOmE3UhAJtPg!2e0\">Link to Street View<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: auto;\">Use the code below to embed the image on your website:<\/p>\n<p><textarea>&lt;iframe src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/Content\/Marketing\/timelapse\/Boston\/7-W-Boston.html&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max-width=&#8221;570&#8243; height=&#8221;410&#8243; frameborder=&#8221;0&#8243; scrolling=&#8221;no&#8221;&gt;&lt;\/iframe&gt;<\/textarea><\/p>\n<h2>#8. Atlantic Wharf, Fort Point Channel District<\/h2>\n<p>Boston\u2019s Waterfront is slowly evolving into a hotspot for modern living, and Boston Properties\u2019 Atlantic Wharf project has a lot to do with it. The sustainable mixed-use development was planned to include world-class offices, top-of-the-line retail, and sophisticated urban lofts. Boston\u2019s first green skyscraper, the <strong>Atlantic Wharf Office Building<\/strong>, was completed in 2011. The 31-story Class A office tower was awarded LEED Platinum and includes such features as innovative rainwater storage and reuse systems, energy conserving mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, green roofs, and daylighting design. The residential component known as <strong>The Lofts at Atlantic Wharf<\/strong> is located at 530 Atlantic Avenue and comprises 88 residential units with contemporary finishes.<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 90%;\">\n[before-after width=\"800px\" color=\"#b75d0f\" offset=\"0.1\" before-after label_one=\"2014\" before-after label_two=\"2007\" before-after label_color=\"#000000\" before-after color=\"#ffffff\"]<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2015\/04\/7-2014-W-Boston.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27322\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2015\/04\/8-2014-Atlantic-Wharf.jpg\" alt=\"2014-Atlantic-Wharf\" width=\"800\" height=\"562\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"ttp:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2015\/04\/8-2007-Atlantic-Wharf.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27321\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2015\/04\/8-2007-Atlantic-Wharf.jpg\" alt=\"2007-Atlantic-Wharf\" width=\"800\" height=\"562\" \/><\/a>[\/before-after]\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 90%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/@42.352055,-71.052448,3a,75y,359.05h,105.36t\/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1syDqpIaUCY49LmMFrpheEKA!2e0\">Link to Street View<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: auto;\">Use the code below to embed the image on your website:<\/p>\n<p><textarea>&lt;iframe src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/Content\/Marketing\/timelapse\/Boston\/8-Atlantic-Wharf.html&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max-width=&#8221;570&#8243; height=&#8221;410&#8243; frameborder=&#8221;0&#8243; scrolling=&#8221;no&#8221;&gt;&lt;\/iframe&gt;<\/textarea><\/p>\n<h2>#9. The Avenue of the Arts, Mission Hill<\/h2>\n<p>The part of Huntington Avenue known as the Avenue of the Arts became home in 2012 to <strong>The Tree House Residence Hall<\/strong> at MassArt. Designed by architecture firm ADD Inc, the innovative, 21-story building was inspired by Gustav Klimt\u2019s \u201cTree of Life\u201d and aims to become a symbol of the school\u2019s rebirth and continuation. It features 493 beds for freshmen and sophomores in 136 suites configured in one-, two-, or three-bedroom layouts. Common amenities include workrooms, a first-floor Cafe\/lounge, game room, laundry facilities, and a lobby with 24-hour security.<\/p>\n<p>In 2014, the area welcomed another dynamic community. The Wentworth Institute of Technology expanded its campus with a new residential building at 525 Huntington Avenue. The<strong> Apartments at 525 Huntington Residence Hall<\/strong> is a 7-story building and includes 72 apartment-style units.<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 90%;\">\n[before-after width=\"800px\" color=\"#b75d0f\" offset=\"0.1\" before-after label_one=\"2014\" before-after label_two=\"2009\" before-after label_color=\"#000000\" before-after color=\"#ffffff\"]<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2015\/04\/9-2014-Huntington-Ave.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27322\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2015\/04\/9-2014-Huntington-Ave.jpg\" alt=\"2014-Huntington-Ave\" width=\"800\" height=\"562\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2015\/04\/9-2009-Huntington-Ave.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27321\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2015\/04\/9-2009-Huntington-Ave.jpg\" alt=\"2014-Huntington-Ave\" width=\"800\" height=\"562\" \/><\/a>[\/before-after]\n<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 90%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/@42.337667,-71.09559,3a,75y,253.43h,90.47t\/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sXyBg7icOCj44-VaU7rWu0g!2e0\">Link to Street View<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: auto;\">Use the code below to embed the image on your website:<\/p>\n<p><textarea>&lt;iframe src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/Content\/Marketing\/timelapse\/Boston\/9-Huntington-Ave.html&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max-width=&#8221;570&#8243; height=&#8221;410&#8243; frameborder=&#8221;0&#8243; scrolling=&#8221;no&#8221;&gt;&lt;\/iframe&gt;<\/textarea><\/p>\n<h2>#10. 45 Province, Downtown \/ Financial District<\/h2>\n<p><strong>45 Province<\/strong> sits on a premier downtown tract that was once the site of Province House, originally used as the governor\u2019s residence and then as the state government center until the current State House was built. 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