Boston East Update 05/24/16

Boston East officially breaks ground


We had the honor and privilege of attending the official Boston East groundbreaking ceremony this past Thursday, May 19th. We would like to extend huge congratulations and thanks to Trinity Financial and East Boston Community Development Corporation on this important milestone. Boston East will enliven the East Boston Waterfront with public amenities including a Harborwalk, art galleries, historic interpretive exhibits and a boat launch in addition to 200 new residential units. Above and below are the latest renderings of Boston East.


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View of Boston East from Boston Harbor


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View of Boston Harbor at sunset from Boston East


Speakers at the Boston East groundbreaking ceremony included Trinity Financial Vice President Abby Goldenfarb, Governor Charlie Baker, Mayor Martin J. Walsh, State Representative Adrian Madaro, City Councillor Sal LaMattina and East Boston Community Development Corporation Executive Director Al Caldarelli.


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Trinity Financial Vice President Abby Goldenfarb


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Governor Charlie Baker


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Mayor Martin J. Walsh


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State Representative Adrian Madaro


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City Councillor Sal LaMattina


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East Boston Community Development Corporation Executive Director Al Caldarelli


Speeches were followed by a ceremonial groundbreaking along the East Boston Waterfront.


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Shovels fly at Boston East


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View of shovels overlooking Boston Harbor


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View from the future Harborwalk at Boston East


Initial site work at Boston East has been underway since February. The six-story building’s sheet pile wall is complete. The sheet pile wall will reinforce the building’s foundation and one-story underground parking structure.


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Completed sheet pile wall at Boston East's south side


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Completed sheet pile wall at Boston East's north side


The Boston East building’s foundation is nearly fully dug, and final excavations are taking place.


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Final excavations underway at Boston East's north side

The construction team is driving concrete piles at the foundation’s base to support the building.


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The construction team directs a pile driver onto the construction site


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The construction team moves a concrete pile (gray rod at right) to the pile driver (at left)


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Base of Boston East's foundation following concrete pile driving. Note bumps in the ground, under which are driven piles.


Concrete will soon be poured along the base and sides of the foundation, enabling construction of the building’s superstructure.


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Concrete will be poured along the base and sides of the foundation upon completion of excavation


Boston East is expected to open in fall 2017. Pre-leasing of residences at Boston East has begun, visit bostoneast.com for more information. Below is a video exhibiting Boston East.


Boston East video


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