Columbus Center, Boston

Address
Back Bay/South End
Boston, Massachusetts

Location
Columbus Center will be built over seven acres of the Massachusetts Turnpike in the heart of Boston's best neighborhoods and steps away from the best Boston has to offer.

Description
With its prime location, signature parks, landmark architecture, and world-class amenities, Columbus Center is like nothing Boston has ever seen. The development will consist of three distinct properties, each making its own mark in one of America's most popular cities. Amenities include a world-class spa, marquee hotel, destination restaurants, neighborhood grocer, daycare, and multimodal transportation access.

Schedule
Construction will be 2005-2008. Properties will open in 2008.

Size
1,300,000 GSF total
451 condominiums
180 hotel keys
39,400 SF of retail
917 parking spaces
37,150 SF of open space

Distinctions
• The project offers the highest residential views in the Back Bay.
• It offers Boston's only townhouses that open onto a park.
• Each property includes a park.
• Columbus Center is the largest air rights project in the country.

Parcel 16 An Instant Landmark With the Back Bay's highest residential views, Parcel 16's 35-story glass and stone tower promises the ultimate in sky living. The property includes a marquee hotel, world-class spa, and luxury condominiums where residents have full access to hotel and spa services. Amenities include 24-hour concierge, meeting space, valet parking, destination restaurant, café, florist and on-site multimodal transportation access.
Parcel 17 Park Living…on the Avenue Parcel 17 epitomizes Back Bay elegance and convenience. It also offers Boston's only private homes opening directly onto a park. The property includes a series of 4-11 story buildings. Amenities include concierge service, doorman building, park-view café, private health club, luxury retail, valet parking.
Parcel 18 The Best of the South End With four distinct housing products on three city streets, Parcel 18 provides something for anyone attracted to the South End-Boston's answer to SoHo. The 4-6 story buildings include mid-rise condominiums facing two new parks; contemporary lofts; and bow-front, low-rise condominiums that blend seamlessly onto a quiet residential street. Amenities include day care center, neighborhood grocer; doorman and concierge services; 595-parking garage for residents, neighbors and visitors.