Seaport’s Centerpiece: A Journey Along Harbor Way

Additional fee, registration required.

Boston's Seaport District has evolved from an industrial waterfront into one of the city's most dynamic mixed-use neighborhoods. Central to this transformation is Harbor Way, a pedestrian-focused linear park linking the neighborhood to the waterfront. 

This tour will explore newly opened sections of the promenade and three of the buildings that create the urban room and bring it to life: 400 Summer Street, One Boston Wharf Road, and 111 Harbor Way. Join us to discover the human-centric design approach at the heart of Seaport, enhancing public life while honoring the neighborhood's rich maritime history.

Learning Objectives

1. Explore how Harbor Way's design promotes walkability and connects the Seaport District to the waterfront, supporting a sustainable and accessible public realm.
2. Consider how the design of Harbor Way and its surrounding buildings prioritizes public life, creating inclusive spaces for various activities.
3. See how contemporary urban developments can best respond to historic contextual conditions.
4. Examine the role of landscape design in creating accessible and inviting public spaces that foster social interaction, walkability, and connectivity within an urban mixed-use environment.

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