# Bulfinch Crossing

Bulfinch Crossing (also known as the Government Center Garage Redevelopment) is a redevelopment project currently under construction in Downtown Boston, Massachusetts, United States. It will consist of two skyscrapers, a smaller residential tower, a low-rise office building, a hotel, and a low-rise retail building. Site preparation began in late 2015, and construction officially commenced on January 24, 2017. Construction on the residential tower completed in 2020. The high-rise office tower, One Congress, commenced construction in 2019 and topped off in July 2021; after an announced plan to open in 2022, it officially opened in September 2023.

## One Congress

The iconic anchor of the Bulfinch Crossing development is One Congress, a 43-story, one-million-square-foot office tower, which delivered in 2023. One Congress is designed by the internationally renowned firms Pelli Clarke & Partners and CBT Architects.
Starting on the ground floor, you experience luxury and hospitality from the moment you enter One Congress' grand, triple height lobby, with dedicated spaces for work and respite, including a coffee bar, lounge areas, and collaborative workspaces.
On the 11th floor, you will find a full-floor amenity center for office customers to enjoy. The floor includes a state-of-the-art fitness facility, multiple dining options, an expansive events and conference facility, and 15,000 square foot outdoor terrace.
One Congress has been constructed with sustainable and health-conscious design top of mind. The building is Platinum LEED certified and has a 2-Star Fitwel certification, as well as advanced technologies and leading-edge building systems.
Construction of One Congress began in 2019 and the building ultimately delivered in 2023. Before delivery, the building became fully leased to top-tier customers like State Street Corporation, InterSystems Corporation, K&L Gates LLP, and more.

## Residential tower

The second largest building in the development is the larger residential tower (sometimes called Residential Tower I by the developer), which is planned to be at least 480 ft (150 m) tall.
The tower was originally planned to consist of 486 apartments, but will now instead contain only 368 apartments and 55 condos. This change was announced in July 2017 when the developer decided to convert 118 apartments into 55 condos due to a slowing demand for luxury housing in Boston.
The residential tower will contain a fitness center, swimming pool, rooftop garden, clubroom, private kitchen and diner, yoga room, golf simulator, pet spa, concierge services and a sky lounge and terrace. On-site parking is also available.

## Other buildings

Along with the two main towers of the development, four smaller buildings and a public square will be constructed. Along with these buildings, there will be nearly 4,132,500 sq ft (383,900 m$^2$) in the entire development.

### Residential Tower II

A smaller residential tower (officially named Residential Tower II), is being constructed alongside the rest of the development. It is planned to rise at least 299 feet (91 metres) and contain 28 stories. The tower is planned to be primarily residential, with 291 units. At least 8,400 sq ft (800 m$^2$) of the building will be designated for retail use.

### Boutique Office

In addition to the main office tower, a smaller office building (officially named Boutique Office) is under construction; it is planned to contain at least 163,800 sq ft (15,200 m$^2$) of both office and retail space. The building will rise 152 feet (46 meters) and will contain 11 stories. It is planned to have a private terrace for office workers.

### Retail building

A retail building (officially named Iconic Retail) is planned to be constructed as part of the development project; it is planned to be situated across the street from the Boston Public Market and will contain four floors. The building is intended to house a flagship store, and will include an entrance to the Haymarket Square subway station.

### Hotel

A 157 ft (48 m) tall hotel building is being constructed at the northern edge of the site, and is planned to contain at least 200 hotel rooms. Although the main use for the building is a hotel, at least 57 condominiums and 17,400 sq ft (1,600 m$^2$) of retail space will be located inside the 14-story building.

#### Amenities

The hotel is planned to contain a ballroom, several meeting rooms, a rooftop bar, and a rooftop terrace.

## Parking garage

In order to make room for the new development, the existing Government Center garage will be demolished. The garage was constructed in the 1960s as part of the Government Center urban renewal project; it contains 2,300 parking spaces. Due to the fact that the garage is entirely made out of concrete, it is considered to be an eyesore by many, along with the nearby City Hall building.
At least 1,160 parking spaces in the garage are to be preserved to accommodate the new development, the spaces are planned to be placed inside of the new office tower.