Southline: Transforming the Former Boston Globe Site Into Genius Factory
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Turning a 16-acre site and 700,000 sq. ft. of old newspaper printing space into a vibrant work and community hub is no small feat. The Southline Boston project adhered to three core principles: Preserve the building's heritage while updating it, design with community accessibility and wellness in mind, and cultivate a diverse ecosystem of local businesses.
The project's biggest challenges were the site's size and its location between major highways, which required careful budgeting and planning with community and client. Join us to discover how a historic Boston landmark was transformed into a modern beacon of sustainability and community vitality.
Turning a 16-acre site and 700,000 sq. ft. of old newspaper printing space into a vibrant work and community hub is no small feat. The Southline Boston project adhered to three core principles: Preserve the building's heritage while updating it, design with community accessibility and wellness in mind, and cultivate a diverse ecosystem of local businesses.
The project's biggest challenges were the site's size and its location between major highways, which required careful budgeting and planning with community and client. Join us to discover how a historic Boston landmark was transformed into a modern beacon of sustainability and community vitality.
Learning Objectives
- Explore approaches for repositioning large industrial buildings into vibrant hubs for work, play, and innovation.
- Discuss strategies for community engagement and how to integrate community feedback to sustain project momentum.
- Examine new technologies and tools that can effectively tell and sell project stories, surpassing traditional methods.
- Learn about key health and wellness design and operational strategies for repositioning projects.
- Tamara Roy
- Colleen Arria
Principal - Stantec