The document discusses plans for renovating and improving the downtown Boston Business Improvement District. It will reconfigure and upgrade 10,000 square feet of rentable space including a Charlie Card store and offices. Improvements will include acoustics, weatherproofing, new interior finishes and mechanical systems. It aims to better connect Downtown Crossing and program underutilized spaces, including a potential performance area, art exhibition space, and stores.

1. Downtown Boston
Business Improvement District (BID)

2. Downtown Boston Resurgence
SOURCE: Boston Redevelopment Authority

3. Downtown Boston Resurgence

4. ▪ 20,030 Total SF
▪ 10,000 SF of Rentable
Space:
▪ Charlie Card Store
▪ Offices
▪ Utilities
Macy’s
101 Arch
Roche Brothers
Millennium Tower
(under construction)
Current Layout

5. Architectural Design
Urban Spine ConnectingDowntown crossingUrban Spine ConnectingDowntown crossing

6. Re-configuration & Physical Improvements
▪ Acoustics
▪ Weather proofing
▪ Interior finishes-
flooring/ceiling/walls
▪ Mechanical and
electrical systems
▪ Information
technology
▪ Smart wayfinding

7. Programming Underutilized spaces

8. Entrance to Artisan Cafe
Performance area in front of Macy’s and Orange Line
Exhibition Space

9. Filenes Development
Boston Cafe Boston Sports Store