Graybar Electric Co. at 345 Harrison Avenue
Boston’s South End continues to boom with so many construction projects it makes my head spin. Perhaps Curbed Boston said it best late last month in their post, South End’s Constuctionpalooza Rocks on at 345 Harrison.
Nordblom rendering of proposed new residential complex for 345 Harrison Avenue
Just blocks from my home there are currently two large construction projects underway; the Ink Block will add approximately 500 condos / apartments and 275 Albany Street is being prepped to add another 400 condos / apartments. Last month developer Nordblom proposed replacing the Graybar Electric Co. building located across the street from the Ink Block with a new apartment complex that would include 13-story and 14-story buildings and add another 600 residential units.
Aerial view of proposed residential complex at 345 Harrison Avenue
Should Nordblom get approval to build, that would mean 1,500 new residential units may be added within just blocks of each other over the next few years, transforming what has been mostly vacant and under utilized space into a vibrant section of the South End with more residents, restaurants and retail space.
BosGuy 
More Million dollar block condo buildings..just what we need
in the South End…its displacing all the residents of the South end…GENTRIFICATION IS BAD FOR ANY CITY!
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Will I have to disagree with you. None of these developments are displacing anyone. The Ink Block was previously a building for the Boston Hearald, and the other two developments referenced were vacant parking lots and a two story commercial building. No residents are being displaced and affordable housing units will be a part of each of these projects. Not to mention this brings in additional tax revenue and jobs for the city and neighborhood.
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That translates to probably another 800 – 1200 dogs!!!! Peters Park can’t handle it. Another park or two are needed.
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