point cover jan 13 - Boston Redevelopment Authority

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.
The Point, Boston
Project Description
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Expanded_PNF\00c_TOC_FINAL.doc i Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................. S-1
Project Context and Exiting Site Conditions ........................................................................... S-2
Project Context ....................................................................................................... S-2
Existing Site Conditions .......................................................................................... S-2
Project Description .................................................................................................................. S-3
Project Phasing and Schedule ................................................................................ S-5
Consistency with Public Planning ........................................................................................... S-5
Fenway/Kenmore Neighborhood Planning Initiatives ............................................. S-5
Commonwealth of Massachusetts .......................................................................... S-8
Community Outreach .............................................................................................................. S-9
Summary of Project Benefits .................................................................................................. S-9
Summary of Project Impacts ................................................................................................. S-12
Urban Design ........................................................................................................ S-12
Transportation ....................................................................................................... S-12
Pedestrian Wind .................................................................................................... S-13
Shadow ................................................................................................................. S-13
Daylight ................................................................................................................. S-14
Solar Glare ............................................................................................................ S-14
Air Quality ............................................................................................................. S-14
Water Quality and Flood Hazard ........................................................................... S-14
Geotechnical/Groundwater ................................................................................... S-15
Solid and Hazardous Waste ................................................................................. S-15
Noise ..................................................................................................................... S-15
Construction .......................................................................................................... S-16
Sustainable Building Design ................................................................................. S-16
Infrastructure Systems .......................................................................................... S-16
Historic Resources ................................................................................................ S-17
Expanded PNF Contents ...................................................................................................... S-17
Chapter 1: General Information and Regulatory Context
Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 1-1
Applicant Information .............................................................................................................. 1-1
Development Team ................................................................................................. 1-1
Prior Development Experience ............................................................................... 1-2
Legal Information .................................................................................................... 1-3
Financial Information ............................................................................................... 1-3