A New Luxury Development Debuts On Top of Boston’s South Station
The New York Times••business
Key Points:
- The South Station Tower in Boston is a 690-foot, 51-story mixed-use skyscraper being constructed atop one of the busiest transit hubs in the northeastern U.S., requiring advanced engineering to avoid disruption.
- Developers coordinated with multiple agencies including Amtrak, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Keolis, and the FAA to manage construction over 13 active rail tracks without affecting tens of thousands of daily commuters.
- Building over transit hubs using air rights is a known practice, with precedents like New York’s MetLife Building and San Francisco’s rail yard developments, but Boston’s project is notably complex due to the station’s age and heavy use.
- Construction work often occurred overnight to minimize commuter disruption, highlighting the challenges of integrating modern skyscrapers with
