Filene's and One Franklin Street: What do you think?

By BostonPreservation on Tue, 10/09/2007 - 6:54pm

I am a Master's student in Historic Preservation, and I am collecting research on the Filene's Complex/One Franklin Street Redevelopment. What do Bostonians think about this project? Do you the Filene's buildings will be overshadowed by the tower? Will Downtown Crossing be able to keep its historic presence? Are you excited or disappointed about the redevelopment?

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Boston needs two things; 1)

By Anonymous on Wed, 10/10/2007 - 9:22am.

Boston needs two things; 1) more towers downtown; and 2) to preserve it's historic facades. The Filene's tower satisfys both. I think it's great!

This will be a great

By Bostonian on Wed, 10/10/2007 - 9:48am.

This will be a great addition to downtown crossing. Boston is built out. It has no where to build but up and, considering the cost of land, it is not realistic to just renovate our 19th century buildings. The Fileen's renovation will address this issue while preserving the street level facade. Its a great re-use of the building.

MORE TOWERS

By Boston Condo Domain on Fri, 01/18/2008 - 10:04am.

The city wants to grow...so it needs to just let go with all these urban planning height constraints. Let them build and create a 24/7 city!

I agree, they should lift

By Anonymous on Thu, 02/14/2008 - 7:50pm.

I agree, they should lift height restraints in the immediate suburbs, that is for sure.