By David Potter, AIA, and Brandon Schrenker, PE
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OUTH BOSTON’S SEAPORT DISTRICT
has seen more than 19 million square feet developed in the past 10 years. The South Boston Waterfront Transportation Center (SBWTC) was conceived as a vital infrastructure node, providing connectivity to the bourgeoning Seaport District. The SBWTC provides parking to support numerous user groups, including employees, residents of the neighboring condominium buildings, parking and valet needs for the future Omni hotel, and patrons visiting the Seaport. The structure includes: ■ 1,650 parking spaces. ■ A 600 square foot parking office suite.
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A 700 square foot transportation concierge space. ■ An 850 square foot enclosed bicycle storage space. ■ Public bathrooms. The structure is located above and supported by a section of the I-90 tunnel structure built as part of the Central Artery and Tunnel Project. ■