Category Archives: Boston

Boston’s rental market can be best described in one word, “outrageous”.  My post from earlier this month, What you pay in boston neighborhoods per square foot, only reinforced that point.  Zumper.com has released information showing modest decreases in neighborhoods overrun with “luxury” apartments, but for everyone else rents continue to rise in and around Boston.

I suppose it is no surprise that rents have soared in the West Broadway section of Southie and Coolidge Corner, although I will admit I was surprised to see rents continue to climb in my neighborhood, South End.

There seem to be conflicting reports about The city of Boston “Winter’s Landing” in City Hall Plaza.

Earlier this month it was reported that Winter’s Landing would include an Olympic size skating rink called Frozen Harbor as well as a 2-story 20,000 square foot bar called The Polar Bear. However, conflicting reports after the story broke made it sound like permits and rumbling from neighbors may impact the bar, The Polar Bear, from opening.  Time will tell and I’ll be sure to share more when I learn about it.  You can stay up to date on everything that is happening with Winter’s Landing on their Facebook page,  facebook.com/WintersLanding.

Image of Boston’s Zakim Bridge (and Boston Garden to the left) heading north. Courtesy of seanie411 from Boston Globe tumblr page.  More photos of Boston available from Boston Globe’s tumblr page.  Check out the link in my blogroll.

It’s official – The Frog Pond on the Boston Common opened today at 10 a.m.  If you are looking for something different to do and want to get outside, head over to the Boston Common and skate under the stars.  While I’m not much of a skater, a half hour or so of ice skating seems like a great date night option; guaranteed to provide great people watching, some good laughs.  Follow up the skating by grabbing a hot cocoa or hot toddy in one of the surrounding neighborhoods: Beacon Hill, Back Bay and Downtown Crossing.

The Frog Pond rents skates for $10 and the rink is open until 10PM tonight.  The rink opens daily at 10AM but the hours do vary so check their website for the details at www.bostonfrogpond.com.

City Point Place has been given the green light to redevelop a lot at 150 West Broadway Street in South Boston; near the corner of B Street and W. Broadway.

Two existing structures will be razed to make way for a five-story mixed-use development that will contain 24 condominium units as well as 32 on-site parking spaces.  The developer has said they plan to commence construction of the project next spring.  Bookmark their BRA page to stay up to date on this project if you are interested:  BRA 150 West Broadway.

Rumor has it that the Boston Common Frog Pond ice skating rink is ready to open. There had been speculation it would open this past weekend but it didn’t seem to happen.  To find out when the Boston Common Frog Pond ice skating rink opens, like their facebook page, www.facebook.com/BostonFrogPond or follow them on Twittah, @BosComFrogPond.